Enabling deep tech founders.

From early breakthrough.

To global scale.

Deep tech is the foundation upon which all innovation is built.

AI is now rebuilding that foundation, driving the most profound infrastructure shift since the microprocessor and opening a new frontier of opportunity.

The founders shaping this rebuild deserve partners who have built global companies through this scale of change before, with the access to open the right doors for them today.

Celesta Capital is a venture capital firm built by global deep tech operators.

Since 2013, we have backed the foundational technologies unlocking major technology waves.

About Celesta

Led Series Seed

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Led Series B

Led Series B, Co-Led Series C

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Co-Led Series A

co-led Series A

Invested Series A

Invested Series Seed

Backing the Leaders of the AI Infrastructure Era

SambaNovaAI systems CredoHigh-speed connectivity TensordyneAI compute StatheraSilicon timing PowerlatticePower delivery EliyanChiplet interconnect UpScale AIAI networking

full portfolio

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1Cell.Ai

A genomics-based Precision Oncology company.

Diagnostics & Imaging

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Drug Discovery & Therapeutics

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Agnikul

Space tech startup that manufactures and launches orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites.

Aerospace & Defense

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Crescendo

The world’s first augmented-AI customer experience platform that combines the power of AI with human domain expertise.

Enterprise AI

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Normal Computing

Generative AI for critical enterprise applications, powered by Probabilistic AI.

AI Infrastructure

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Compute & Processors

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Prellis

3D printing of synthetic human tissues to advance drug discovery and development.

Drug Discovery & Therapeutics

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Tensordyne

World's Most Efficient Multimodal GenAI Inference System for Data Centers.

Compute & Processors

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AI Infrastructure

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Velaura AI

High-performance, energy-efficient infrastructure for blockchain and AI.

Compute & Processors

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AI Infrastructure

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Meet our team

We built and led global technology companies before we backed them.

Celesta team

Founder-CEOs

40+

Businesses founded

600+

Patents generated

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Celesta team members in conversation at a portfolio event

Our experience shapes how we show up for founders.

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“Our many years of partnership with the Celesta team has taught us that investors can add a lot of value in the early stages of a startup beyond the financing. I have no doubt that their experience in building technology at scale has helped us in scaling our technology globally, more quickly.”

Ankit Mehta

Co-Founder & CEO

"Celesta was the initial lead investor in Velaura and has helped catalyze funding across multiple rounds. Sriram and David have been excellent partners to brainstorm various product strategies and drive customer relationships which have enabled us to develop a compelling Blockchain and AI networking strategy.”

Rajiv Khemani

Co-Founder & CEO

"Many startups have a hammer looking for a nail – great technology that lacks a commercially viable and profitable application. Celesta is a phenomenal partner for advice on applying promising technology to commercially viable use cases.”

Shaun Holt

Ceo

"We are tremendously grateful for the support from Steve, Nic, and the entire Celesta team. At our current stage, the various introductions they've made to help us navigate the underserved market and connect us with key decision-makers have been invaluable.”

Faris Sbahi

CO-Founder & CEO

"We came from a technical background and lacked experience in scaling an enterprise business. Celesta has helped us bridge this gap through introductions to the right enterprise partners, providing strategic guidance on go-to-market strategies, and helping build out the right team.”

Madhura Maskasky

Co-Founder & CPO

"Celesta complements our work by augmenting our team and helping us scale up. Their experience and networks helps in identifying areas of need and bringing people like Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Rothman on our board. Receiving such unique outside perspective helps us focus on fewer things when necessary and ensures we are focused on the right things important to building a strong business.”

Mohan Uttarwar

Founder & CEO

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Compounding value through network effects.

“Celesta brings together world-class innovation, entrepreneurial execution, investment expertise, and access to markets within one venture-building platform.”

Mike Chen

Chief Executive Officer, Bell Labs Venture Studio

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Enabling deep tech founders.

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