VC firm

Celesta Capital

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 90 out of 100

Also known as Celesta, IndusAge Partners, Walden Riverwood Ventures, WRVI Capital

Agtech
AI models & AI infrastructure
Biotech & therapeutics
Care delivery & digital health
Cloud & networking
Construction tech
E-commerce & D2C brands
Health IT
Higher education & upskilling
K-12 education
Medical devices & diagnostics
Mental health & wellness
Other
Semiconductors & computing hardware
Women's & family health
Deeptech
Hardware
Global
VC
B2B

Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: San Mateo, CA, United States
Founded: 2013
Assets under management: $1.1BStated by firm, as of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds: 12
Legal name: Celesta Capital

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About

Founded in 2013 by seasoned technology industry leaders, Celesta Capital is a global deep tech venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley.

Investment approach

Thesis: From next-generation compute hardware, to AI-driven software and engineering-powered biology, we seek out the breakthroughs that will power the next decade of technology advancement.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds: Yes
Lead policy: Celesta was the initial lead investor in Auradine and has helped catalyze funding across multiple rounds.
Investing status notes: 10+ Years Active

Funds

CELESTA CAPITAL II-B, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL III-P, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL II-A, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL V, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL IV, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL I, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL I-A, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL I-B, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL FUND V-C, LLC: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL V-N, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL III, L.P.: Main fund
CELESTA CAPITAL II, L.P.: Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser: MNS GLOBAL CAPITAL MANAGERS, LLC
CRD number: 310575 (opens in a new tab)
SEC file number: 802-119605
Registration: Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM: $850Mas of 2026-06-25
Private funds reported: 9
Principal office: SAN MATEO, CA, United States

Locations

Headquarters: San Mateo, CA, United States
Office: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Programs

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