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Eclipse Ventures
Eclipse Ventures is a private equity firm based in Palo Alto, US. It pursues a Venture Capital strategy, managing approximately $4 billion in assets.
Eclipse Ventures
Eclipse Ventures is a private equity firm based in Palo Alto, US. It pursues a Venture Capital strategy, managing approximately $4 billion in assets. The firm has $1.2 billion in dry powder and a staff of 25, including 18 investment professionals.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Frequently asked questions
What is Eclipse Ventures' investment thesis?
Eclipse Ventures focuses on the digitization of physical industries. The firm backs companies that build full-stack solutions combining modern software, data science, and hardware to transform sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure. The thesis targets markets where physical-world complexity creates barriers that pure-software startups cannot easily cross.
At which stages does Eclipse Ventures invest?
Eclipse deploys capital across seed, early-stage startup, and expansion or growth rounds. The firm's stage-agnostic approach within the venture continuum allows it to partner with founders from initial product development through later scaling phases, provided the company aligns with its physical-industry thesis.
How does Eclipse Ventures differ from traditional venture capital firms?
While most venture firms optimize for capital-efficient software models, Eclipse specifically targets startups requiring deep integration between hardware and software. The firm's full-stack focus means it evaluates founding teams on their ability to engineer across both domains and navigate the operational complexity of physical industries.
What sectors does Eclipse Ventures target?
Eclipse invests in robotics, advanced manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, mobility, and infrastructure technology. The common thread is the application of modern computing and data science to legacy physical sectors where incumbents have been slow to adopt new technology.
Is Eclipse Ventures a single family office?
No. Eclipse Ventures is structured as an asset manager operating as a venture capital firm, not a family office. The firm raises capital from external limited partners and does not manage the wealth of a single family or individual.
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