Cerent Corporation
- Founded:
February 1997
- NVP Investment:
$11.8 Million
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Acquisition:
November 1, 1999
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Acquisition Price:
$7.3 Billion (at acquisition)
- Revenue:
$10 Million (prior to acquisition)
- Employees:
360
- Location:
Petaluma, CA
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Acquired by: Cisco Systems
Carl Russo
President and CEO
"As I got to know the people at Norwest Venture Partners, I was particularly impressed by their disciplined approach. They have a steady and methodical approach that I haven't seen in any other venture capital firm."