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Ari Rubin

Former Partner at Celesta Capital

Oakland, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Ari Rubin is Vice President of Corporate Development at Astera Labs, where he focuses on identifying strategic growth opportunities. His work spans semiconductor, software, and systems-level deep technology innovation.

Experience

  1. Astera LabsVice President, Corporate Developmentcurrent2025 — presentSan Jose, California, United States
  2. Celesta CapitalPartner2021 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Alveo TechnologiesBoard Member2024 — 2025Alameda, California, United States
  4. Telescent Inc.Board Observer2024 — 2025Irvine, California, United States
  5. AutonomyBoard Member2024 — 2025Santa Monica, California, United States
  6. Ground ControlBoard Member2024 — 2025Oakland, California, United States
  7. Orion LabsBoard Member2022 — 2024San Francisco, California, United States
  8. Deep NorthBoard Member2023San Francisco Bay Area
  9. ReviverBoard Member2022 — 2023Granite Bay, California, United States
  10. QualcommSenior Director, Corporate Development2013 — 2021San Jose
  11. J.P. Morgan ChaseVice President2011 — 2013San Francisco
  12. UBS Investment BankAssociate Director2008 — 2011
  13. Raytheon, Space and Airborne SystemsElectrical Engineer2003 — 2006
  14. ConexantAnalog Design Intern2001

Skills & more

Microsoft OutlookStrategy25Analysis2Management1FundraisingBoard of DirectorsBiotechnology IndustrySemiconductor IndustryPresentationsInvestment StrategiesWritten CommunicationBiotechnology
+12 moreExecutive ManagementFinancial ModelingValuationMergersInvestment BankingDue DiligenceFinanceCorporate FinanceBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness ValuationCorporate Development

Languages Hebrew

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David Goldman
Partner at Celesta Capital
Niel Ransom
Partner at Celesta Capital
Sarah Lucas
Managing General Partner at Lucas Venture Group
Steve Fu
Partner at Celesta Capital

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Who is Ari Rubin?
Ari Rubin is Vice President of Corporate Development at Astera Labs, where he focuses on identifying strategic growth opportunities. His work spans semiconductor, software, and systems-level deep technology innovation.
What check size does Ari Rubin write?
Ari Rubin typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Ari Rubin go to school?
Ari Rubin studied at University of California, Berkeley (BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences); UCLA Anderson School of Management (M.B.A, Finance).

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