John Chambers, JC2 Ventures

John Chambers is the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, a purpose-driven venture firm he established in 2018 after spending over 25 years. See contact routes.

About John Chambers

John Chambers is the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, a purpose-driven venture firm he established in 2018 after spending over 25 years as CEO and Chairman of Cisco Systems. His investment thesis targets disruptive startups across all categories and geographies that are leading market transitions, with a core strategic focus on companies capable of generating significant job creation. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Chambers emphasizes mentoring founders and applying Cisco playbooks to help startups scale during crises. His notable portfolio includes AI and security companies such as Arcee AI, Together AI, Uniphore, and SAFE Security, alongside public successes like Rubrik and Sprinklr. A distinctive point of view for Chambers is his relentless focus on job creation, aiming for each portfolio startup to achieve 50% annual job growth over the next decade. He also promotes the concept of "startup nations," believing startups are the primary driver of economic growth in the Digital Age.

John Chambers at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
JC2 Ventures
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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