Celesta (fka WRVI)

Celesta Capital is a global venture capital firm, founded in 2013, with a focus on deep tech innovations that drive industry transformation. With over $1.1 billion in assets under management, the firm has made more than 100 investments across sectors like semiconductors, AI applications, cloud infrastructure, and biotech. Celesta operates out of Silicon Valley and has a strong global presence, particularly in the U.S. and India. Their investment strategy targets three main areas: enabling mass adoption of emerging technologies, fostering bioconvergence at the intersection of high tech and biotech, and transforming large, low-tech industries such as construction, agriculture, and healthcare through hardware and AI solutions. The firm is particularly known for its active involvement in portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance, industry connections, and executive support. Celesta's portfolio includes cutting-edge companies like Fungible, H2O.ai, Prosimo.io, and Biomason. The firm is also making strides in India, where they are ramping up deep tech investments, particularly in AI, IoT, and blockchain​.