Investors & Partners at Celesta (fka WRVI)

Arun Kumar

Managing Partner, Celesta (fka WRVI)

Arun Kumar is Managing Partner at Celesta (formerly WRVI), a venture capital firm focused on breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and deep technology. In his role, Kumar leads investment strategy and portfolio management across emerging technologies with the potential to create transformative impact across industries. With a focus on early-stage companies at the intersection of AI, biotech, and deeptech, Kumar identifies and supports entrepreneurs developing next-generation solutions. His investment thesis emphasizes technologies that address fundamental challenges and unlock new possibilities in scientific advancement and technological progress. Through his work at Celesta, Kumar works directly with founders to scale their ventures and navigate the complex landscape of cutting-edge innovation.

Michael Marks

Founding Managing Partner, Celesta (fka WRVI)

Michael Marks brings a rare operator-to-investor background, having built Flextronics from a small contract manufacturer into a global electronics giant with tens of billions in revenue, then repeatedly stepped out of investor roles to serve as CEO or chairman at portfolio companies like Katerra rather than remaining a passive board member. His deep manufacturing and supply-chain experience from leading global operations gives him a distinctive lens for evaluating complex, asset-heavy industrial technologies that differentiates him from investors whose backgrounds are primarily in software or banking.

Sriram Viswanathan

Founding Managing Partner, Celesta (fka WRVI)

Sriram Viswanathan is the Founding Managing Partner of Celesta (formerly WRVI), a venture capital firm focused on investing in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and deep technology. In his leadership role, Viswanathan oversees the firm's investment strategy and portfolio development across these high-impact sectors. His focus on AI, biotech, and deeptech reflects a commitment to backing transformative technologies and founders solving complex, hard problems at the frontier of science and engineering. As a founding member of Celesta, Viswanathan plays a central role in shaping the firm's investment thesis and supporting portfolio companies through their critical growth phases. His expertise spans emerging technology landscapes where technical innovation meets significant market opportunity.

Sudhir Rao

Managing Partner - India, Celesta (fka WRVI)

Sudhir Rao is Managing Partner for India at Celesta (formerly WRVI), a venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative technologies. In his role, Rao leads the firm's investment strategy and operations across the Indian market, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and deeptech innovations. As a managing partner, he is responsible for identifying and nurturing high-potential startups that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. Rao brings extensive experience in venture capital and a deep understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem. His expertise spans emerging technologies and their commercial applications, positioning him to guide portfolio companies through their growth trajectories. Through his work at Celesta, Rao is committed to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of transformative technology companies in India and beyond.