Derek Idemoto

Active Investor

SVP, Corporate Development and Cisco Investments at Cisco

San Jose, California

Derek Idemoto, SVP, Corporate Development and Cisco Investments at Cisco is an active investor based in San Jose, California. This profile covers what Derek Idemoto backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: VCCorporate VC
Stages: SeedSeries ASeries B
Invests in: Artificial IntelligenceSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailClimate & EnergyDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityHardware & Deep TechIoT & Connected Devices
Location: San Jose, California
Typical check: $1M
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

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Derek Idemoto invests in Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail and Climate & Energy, typically at Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.