The Challenge
- Daily attacks via phishing, smishing, lookalike domains, and business email compromise (BEC)
- Increasing risk from supply chain attacks and lateral targeting across investments
- Needed to better train users without creating a punitive environment
The Solution
- Proofpoint Threat Protection
- Email Fraud Defense
- Threat Response Auto-Pull
- ZenGuide
The Results
- Blocking 90–95% of email-based threats before they reach inboxes
- Improved threat visibility across the entire ecosystem
- Proofpoint detected high-risk threats that other vendors missed
- Established Proofpoint as a trusted extension of the internal security team
Celesta Capital is a global venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, focused on investing in breakthrough deep tech sectors including AI, clean energy, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. With a portfolio of over 70 companies, cybersecurity is a top priority—especially as attackers increasingly target supply chains and interconnected ecosystems.
By partnering with Proofpoint, Celesta implemented a layered defense strategy that combines advanced threat detection with security awareness training. The result: a more secure organization with a culture of accountability, measurable ROI and peace of mind for leadership.
