People Matter Key to Success in Any Initiative Celona raised 35M from top-tier VCs and used fundraising strategically to block out competition. This video focuses on post-Series A funding rounds with substantial amounts raised from institutional investors. What this video coversIn the world of deep tech and connectivity, Rajeev Shah stands out as a founder who has not only built a company but also laid the groundwork for the future of work. His journey is a powerful lesson in vision, timing, and conviction, leading up to the founding of Celona.Celona has secured funding from top-tier investors like DigitalBridge Ventures, Cervin Ventures, Aramco Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.Rajeev Shah built Celona to bring private 5G networks to enterprises, addressing gaps Wi-Fi couldn’t solve.His early career at Aruba taught him the value of conviction when betting on future technologies like wireless.Celona was inspired and named after a pivotal conversation at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.The company raised 35M by targeting top-tier VCs and using fundraising strategically to block out competition.Celona’s subscription-based model gives enterprises full control over secure, private networks.Real-world use cases, like safer operations in petrochemical plants, highlight Celona’s tangible impact.Rajeev’s top advice for founders: be patient and surround yourself with the right people at every stage. More from the librarySecuring Investment Overcoming the Commitment HurdleSurround Yourself with Great People Key to SuccessEntrepreneurial Humility Ten Years of Learning & GrowthStartup Advice Why Mistakes are Okay & Pivoting is Key!Work On The Most Important ProblemOld Refinery Work Before Connectivity & Automation Watch on Startup Fundraising · Open on YouTube · More shorts Library homeFull library indexShortsHomeInvestor directoryFounder directoryCompany funding databaseResearch hubPricing
