JC2 Ventures

JC2 Ventures is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm founded by former Cisco CEO John Chambers that backs technology startups in security and trust, engagement, next-generation infrastructure and sustainability. The firm focuses on early-stage companies across the United States, France, Germany and India, with sector coverage including cybersecurity, enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, data, energy, telecommunications and AI. Its hands-on model includes close coaching for portfolio CEOs on scaling and company-building.