Decibel
Overview
Decibel is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in essential infrastructure software used by developers, data engineers, and cybersecurity teams. Created in 2019 as an independent firm in partnership with Cisco, it focuses on Seed, Series A, and Series B stage companies in sectors including Developer Platforms, Open Source, Cybersecurity, and ML/AI Infrastructure.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sublime Security | Dec 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Abacus.AI | Nov 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Dropzone AI | Jul 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Botpress | Jun 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Credo AI | Jul 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jon Oberheide
Founder Advisor
Jon Sakoda
Founder
Mallik Mahalingam
Founder Advisor
Alessio Fanelli
Partner
Jéssica Leão
Partner
Tanya Dargel
Adminstrative Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Decibel based?
Decibel is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Decibel founded?
Decibel was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Decibel have?
Decibel has 42 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Decibel's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sublime Security, Abacus.AI, Dropzone AI, Botpress, Credo AI.
What was Decibel's most recent investment shown here?
Decibel's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dropzone AI in 2025.
What sectors does Decibel focus on?
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What company stages does Decibel focus on?
Decibel typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Decibel's AUM?
Decibel's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.