Cisco for Startups
Overview
Cisco for Startups, formerly known as Cisco LaunchPad, is a corporate accelerator program founded by Cisco in 2016 that supports deep-tech B2B startups in India. It focuses on areas such as IoT, AI/ML, security, and cloud, providing grants, mentorship, and go-to-market support.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seashore Networks | Feb 2021 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Haltdos | Jan 2017 | Accelerator | Lead |
| FlytBase | Dec 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Teslon Technologies Private Limited | Sep 2016 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| MinionLabs | Mar 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Cisco for Startups based?
Cisco for Startups is headquartered in Bangalore, India.
When was Cisco for Startups founded?
Cisco for Startups was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Cisco for Startups have?
Cisco for Startups has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cisco for Startups's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Seashore Networks, Haltdos, FlytBase, Teslon Technologies Private Limited, MinionLabs.
What was Cisco for Startups's most recent investment shown here?
Cisco for Startups's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Seashore Networks in 2021.
What sectors does Cisco for Startups focus on?
Cisco for Startups focuses on Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Cisco for Startups focus on?
Stage focus information for Cisco for Startups is not publicly available.
What is Cisco for Startups's AUM?
Cisco for Startups's assets under management are estimated between $2.0B and $2.0B.