About
Decibel is an independent venture capital firm founded in partnership with Cisco. They focus exclusively on early-stage investments in essential infrastructure software used by engineering, security, and data teams, backing technical founders with deep domain expertise. Their investment thesis centers on modern infrastructure, including open source, product-led growth for developer tools, AI/ML as foundational, and autonomous solutions.
Key facts
- Website
- decibel.vc
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Stages
- Series A
- Cheque size
- $7M to $75M
- Sector focus
- Enterprise Infrastructure SoftwareDeveloper Platforms & InfrastructureCybersecurityDataMLand AI Infrastructure
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2025 | Specter Ops | Series B | $75M |
| 18 Apr 2023 | Specter Ops | Series A | $25M |
| 17 May 2022 | Sublime Security | Undisclosed round | $20M |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Decibel invested in?
Decibel has invested in Specter Ops, Sublime Security.

