Niel Ransom

Niel Ransom is a Partner at the venture capital firm Celesta, which is currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he specializes in evaluating and funding emerging and innovative technology investments. His impressive academic background includes an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious University of Notre Dame. Prior to obtaining those two advanced degrees, he successfully earned both an MS in Electrical Engineering and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University. This extensive educational foundation allows him to seamlessly combine his deep engineering knowledge with strong business acumen when assessing potential venture capital opportunities for the firm. Operating at the intersection of advanced technical research and commercial enterprise, Ransom consistently leverages his dual expertise to support impactful technology investments across the broader venture capital landscape.