Forbes India 25-Oct-2023 Celesta Capital has identified startups which are rapidly disrupting the ecosystem. While its investments in India have grown smartly, the deeptech-focussed venture capital firm will double down on these over five to seven years.  

Outlook Start-up 15-Nov-2023 In an exclusive interaction with Outlook Start-Up, Celesta Capital’s MD Arun Kumar discussed the firm’s investment strategy in Indian start-ups and the potential of the Indian start-up ecosystem. You inquire with investors, and ultimately, you will arrive at the conclusion, “Businesses with a vision and a robust model will always be funded”.…

Forbes India 25-Oct-2023 Celesta Capital has identified startups which are rapidly disrupting the ecosystem. While its investments in India have grown smartly, the deeptech-focussed venture capital firm will double down on these over five to seven years. As a multi-stage deeptech-focussed venture capital (VC) fund, Celesta Capital is in a sweet spot relating to its…

The Hindu 03-Sept-2023 Over centralising manufacturing in China wreaked havoc on global trade and supply chains, and nations have learnt from this, says Arun Kumar, the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service in United States President Barack Obama’s Administration. Speaking to The Hindu about…

02-Oct-2022 Arun M. Kumar Every year, on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the lessons on leadership that are among his legacies. Those who aspire to lead can learn from Gandhi that the most meaningful goal of leadership is to inspire. Not to demand or command, but to inspire. The leaders most…

Times of India 28-Oct-2022 The partnership between the US and India has steadily deepened for well over a decade, both in the strategic and economic dimensions. But there are opportunities for even more accelerated growth in the India – US corridor, driven by a strong foundation of shared values, shared interests, and a strong people-to-people…

MoneyControl 02-Feb-2023 Congratulating Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her proposals in the annual budget, a top American business advocacy group on Wednesday said that it shows New Delhi’s continued commitment to enhancing productivity and creating jobs. These remarks were made by US India Business Council (USIBC) president Atul Keshap after Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for…

Business Standard 28-Jan-2023 US venture capital firms investing in India are expecting the Union Budget 2023 to support the growth and development of the startup ecosystem in the country, according to a top investor. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 before parliament on February…

Economic Times 06-Jun-2023 Silicon Valley, Critical and emerging technologies are the new frontier for India-US cooperation as technologies have gained strategic significance, a former Obama administration official from the Silicon Valley has said ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US later this month. Arun M Kumar, former assistant secretary of commerce for…

Spotify 24-Apr-2023 In this episode, Arun Kumar, managing partner at Celesta Capital, talks about why some of the best VC investment opportunities can be found in tough times, as they reveal the most resilient entrepreneurs. Kumar’s career includes leading KPMG India and serving in former US President Barack Obama’s administration. He also talks about embracing…