Celesta Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
Celesta Capital backs founders building differentiated technology at the forefront of science and engineering. The firm focuses on deep tech, targeting companies that enable the mass adoption of emerging technologies, radically improve health outcomes, and transform large industries. Celesta positions its investments to capitalize on the accelerating pace and scale of technological discovery and the growing demand for tech-enabled solutions. Beyond capital, the firm cultivates a community around deep tech through its TechSurge podcast and conference series, which convenes conversations at the intersection of technology advancement, investment trends, and the founder journey with Silicon Valley leaders and emerging entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 8 of 93 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×5Deep Tech ×3Biotech ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:India×3United States×1
Investments · 93 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path1Cell.Ai develops precision oncology diagnostics using multi-omic and single-cell analysis to generate cancer insights.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsBetter CapitalCelesta Capital
India's largest teleradiology and radiology interpretation platform, connecting patients and healthcare providers through digital diagnostics and generating over 1 million reports per year via a network of 400+ radiologists.
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesCapria Ventures
BioSpace is a platform providing news, job listings, and recruitment marketing solutions for the life sciences industry.
BiotechHealthtechHR TechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentMedical DevicesSaaSDes Moines, US
Josh Goodwin(CEO)
Co-investorsAlliance of AngelsaMoonAngel Physicians FundAvalon BioVenturesCelesta CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)+9 more
Agnikul builds low-cost orbital launch vehicles powered by single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines, offering dedicated small-payload launches from a mobile launchpad.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsDholakia VenturesFundamental VCGlobevestorIIMA VenturesLVX Venturespi Ventures+1 more
Semiconductor company focused on data infrastructure, 5G and networking (exited).
Semiconductor company in data infrastructure, data storage and networking (exited via IPO).
Business Today is an Indian business news and magazine publication covering companies, entrepreneurs, finance and technology.
Media & Entertainment
Celesta Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech companies at the forefront of science and engineering, targeting startups enabling mass adoption of emerging technology, improving health outcomes, and transforming large industries.
Deep Tech
Entrackr is an Indian startup news and business media outlet covering funding rounds, acquisitions, IPOs, and financial performance of startups.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAlkemi Growth CapitalColossa VenturesKenro Capital
Robotics company (exited via IPO).
Building AI in silicon for pressing challenges (active).
Semiconductor company in data infrastructure and networking (exited via IPO).
RSS.com is a podcast hosting platform that lets creators publish episodes with unlimited storage, distribute to major listening apps, and access analytics.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalWealthing VC Club
TechSurge: Deep Tech Podcast is a show hosted by venture firm Celesta Capital that features interviews with technologists, founders, and investors on emerging technology, geopolitics, and business.
Deep TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsCelesta Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAgnikul · thehindu.com · Jul 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Celesta Capital made?
- Celesta Capital has 93 tracked investments.
- What stage does Celesta Capital invest at?
- Celesta Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Celesta Capital focus on?
- Celesta Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where is Celesta Capital located?
- Celesta Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Celesta Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Celesta Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Celesta Capital co-invest with?
- Celesta Capital most often shares deals with Celesta Capital, DCVC (Data Collective), Future Positive Capital, among 35 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamThe VC Sage Speaks Out - Sudhir Rao on India’s Startup Future | Celesta Capital | Podcast 🎙️
Vakilsearch · Sudhir Rao
EXCLUSIVE | Every company set to become an AI company: Celesta Capital's Sriram Viswanathan - CNBC TV18
Sriram Viswanathan · cnbctv18.com
Celesta Capital's Arun Kumar & Nicholas Brathwaite Discuss Their India Strategy & More | EXCLUSIVE
CNBC-TV18 · Nicholas Brathwaite
Michael Marks- Celesta Capital- The day After Tomorrow: Transforming Building Production
AEC MAGAZINE · Michael Marks
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