Ex-Global Silicon Valley exec joins Celesta as partner

Deeptech-focused venture capital (VC) firm Thursday said it has roped in Anita Rehman, an investor previously at US-based investor GSV (Global Silicon Valley), as a partner.

- Malvika Maloo

She brings with her technology investment, operations, and advisory experience, which will help in building Celesta's portfolio of US-India corridor investments, the VC firm said in a statement.

Rehman, who will be based out of Bengaluru, will be responsible for building Celesta's India portfolio, as a part of her role, with the firm's increasing interest in the region. She will also spend time in the firm's Bay Area headquarters.

"With so much rapid acceleration in the US-India tech corridor, this is the perfect time to join a team focused on enabling the next generation of visionary deep tech founders," said Rehman.