Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Robotics • Investment Management • Mobile |
WRVI Capital, now operating under the name Celesta Capital, is a global venture capital firm that is headquartered in San Francisco and specializes in financing and supporting companies in the semiconductor and deep technology sectors. Their investment emphasis includes not only semiconductor hardware but also an extensive interest in fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and mobile technologies. They have a portfolio of over 60 technology companies with diverse focuses, including precision oncology, AI-powered customer experience platforms, AI cybersecurity, space technology for orbital rockets, advanced MEMS timing solutions, blockchain system solutions, AI for enterprise applications, semiconductor chiplet interconnect technologies, 3D printing for drug discovery and development, diagnostics platforms, drone technology, AI software for early-stage breast cancer detection, visual perception for autonomous vehicles, and marketing optimization using AI infrastructure software. They target companies that enable mass adoption of emerging technologies, improve health outcomes dramatically, and transform large industries. Celesta Capital seeks to catalyze opportunities that arise from the unprecedented pace and scale of technological advancement today. Their investment philosophy is grounded on backing visionaries and startups at the forefront of scientific and engineering breakthroughs. With a team composed of seasoned executives and technologists, Celesta Capital endeavors to understand the entrepreneurial journey deeply and offers support that extends beyond capital, including access to their networks and expertise. They also engage the deep tech community through their TechSurge podcast and conference series, where they bring together conversations at the intersection of technology advancement, investment trends, and the founder journey.