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Celesta (fka WRVI)

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Asia; MENA; North America; Europe; LATAM; Africa · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechCrypto & Web3Climate & EnergySemiconductors & HardwareAerospace & DefenseRobotics & AutomationDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Celesta invests in brilliance at the forefront of science and engineering, targeting companies that enable mass adoption of emerging tech, radically improve health outcomes, and transform large industries. Focus on platforms enabling emerging tech adoption, bioconvergence innovations (high-tech + biotech), and technologies disrupting legacy industries with deep tech.

Likely not a fit for

Commodity technology without clear differentiation; founders without relevant domain expertise; unproven market demand; teams lacking operational scaling experience at scale

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$1.1B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Arun Kumar

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Nicholas Brathwaite

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Michael Marks

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Sriram Viswanathan

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Lip-Bu Tan

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Charles Lespérance

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Sudhir Rao

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Portfolio

Normal ComputingSemiconductors Hardware

Normal Computing is rethinking semiconductors from the ground up, deploying AI software to accelerate complex hardware engineering with zero defects, all in one unified EDA platform.

SambaNova SystemsEnterprise Software

SambaNova Systems provides Dataflow-as-a-Service, a subscription-based service that delivers pre-trained and pre-optimized machine learning models to enterprises, enabling them to leverage AI and ML without the need for extensive in-house expertise.

AuradineSemiconductors Hardware

Auradine develops high-performance, energy-efficient compute for AI and blockchain with solutions engineered in the U.S. for secure, scalable, and sustainable operations.

AgnikulAerospace Defense

Agnikul Cosmos designs and manufactures custom orbital launch vehicles and private space missions, focusing on making space transportation affordable and accessible. They utilize innovative technologies such as 3D printing for rocket engines and offer flexible launch solutions tailored to customer needs.

Upscale AIMarketing Adtech

Upscale AI is the first end-to-end AI advertising platform designed for commerce brands to create, run, and measure performance TV creatives on streaming platforms. The platform utilizes AI to generate high-quality video ads, optimize ad targeting, and measure campaign effectiveness.

1Cell.aiBiotech Life Sciences

1Cell.ai is transforming cancer diagnostics and care by combining cutting-edge molecular science with advanced AI technology. Their next-generation, single-cell multi-omics platform delivers real-time, precision insights for clinicians, researchers, and biopharma partners.

EliyanSemiconductors Hardware

Eliyan develops advanced chiplet interconnect technologies, including the NuLink and NuLink-X PHY, which enhance performance and power efficiency in AI systems and data centers.

TensordyneEnterprise Software

Tensordyne builds AI math, chips, hardware, and software from the zeroth layer up, rewriting the numbers so intelligence flows with a fraction of today’s energy and cost. Their systems turn complex inference into a one-click step, making advanced AI simple, affordable, and efficient.

PowerLattice
Tonbo ImagingSecurity Cyber

Tonbo Imaging specializes in advanced imaging solutions for defense and security applications, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness.

WEKAEnterprise Software

WEKA provides accelerated infrastructure and NeuralMesh solutions for AI and data management, focusing on high-performance computing and analytics.

CredoSemiconductors Hardware

Credo is an innovator in providing connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions.

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Celesta Capital Research Document Overview Celesta Capital is a global deep tech venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Silicon Valley. The firm has over a decade of experience investing in physics-defying and code-rewriting breakthroughs that power technology advancement. With $1.1 billion in assets under management, Celesta has made 100+ investments to date with 43 exits, demo

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