Decibel Partners is an independent venture capital firm founded by Jon Sakoda in a partnership with Cisco to back early-stage technology founders. Operating with autonomous governance, personnel, and risk-taking decisions, the firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and early-stage investments, writing high-conviction checks typically ranging from $5 million to $15 million. The firm's primary investment mandate centers on essential software infrastructure, including developer platforms, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Through its structural alliance with Cisco as a cornerstone limited partner, Decibel Partners bridges the gap between traditional venture agility and corporate scale. The firm provides portfolio companies with direct access to an extensive ecosystem, including a mentorship network of recently acquired founders, executive talent pools, and strategic entry points into a global customer base.