Eclipse Ventures

Eclipse Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm managed by a team of former operators who are passionate about modernizing massive, physical industries like manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and healthcare. They work side by side with experienced founders who understand the need to transform these industries, and they provide guidance on everything from operating practices to fundraising strategies. Partnering means deep engagement as they build generational companies in sectors that define and propel economies.

Peter Atkin

Venture Associate

Justin Butler

Partner

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Aidan Madigan-Curtis

Partner

Matt Mulvey

Partner

Justin Selig

Investor

Lior Susan

Founder and Managing Partner

Kushagra Vaid

Partner

Seth Winterroth

Partner

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Bright Machines

Venture Round in 2022
Bright Machines is a manufacturing startup that aims to eliminate manual labor from manufacturing electronic devices by combining robots and new software. Its software-defined manufacturing platform helps customers innovate faster to meet the growing demands of a new era of manufacturing. The company was founded by former Autodesk executive, Armar Hanspal, in 2018.

Instrumental

Series C in 2022
Instrumental is building software that enables assembly lines to autonomously operate, learn, and adapt parts and processes - saving billions of dollars in scrap and rework costs. Their customers use Instrumental to find and fix issues on their assembly lines, preventing development schedule slips and beginning production at higher yields. Their equipment and data service is deployed on multiple global assembly lines at top-tier manufacturers. Instrumental was founded by Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, two former Apple engineers who, after spending hundreds of days in China on manufacturing lines, set out to revolutionize the manufacturing space. They are assembling a diverse team who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and want to develop a system that changes the manufacturing world for the better.
Reliable Robotics was founded by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel in 2017 to bring certified autonomous vehicles to commercial aviation as soon as possible. The company’s automation system enables remote operation of any aircraft type and will expand access to more locations. Reliable’s vision is to transform the way we move goods and people around the planet with safer, more convenient and more affordable air transportation. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has a distributed global workforce.

Third Wave Automation

Series B in 2021
Third Wave Automation develops the Shared Autonomy Platform, integrating machine learning with autonomous reach trucks. This system allows human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Symbio Robotics

Venture Round in 2021
Symbio Robotics develops artificial intelligence software to improve the real-time control of industrial robots. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Emeryville, California.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental is building software that enables assembly lines to autonomously operate, learn, and adapt parts and processes - saving billions of dollars in scrap and rework costs. Their customers use Instrumental to find and fix issues on their assembly lines, preventing development schedule slips and beginning production at higher yields. Their equipment and data service is deployed on multiple global assembly lines at top-tier manufacturers. Instrumental was founded by Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, two former Apple engineers who, after spending hundreds of days in China on manufacturing lines, set out to revolutionize the manufacturing space. They are assembling a diverse team who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and want to develop a system that changes the manufacturing world for the better.

Third Wave Automation

Series A in 2020
Third Wave Automation develops the Shared Autonomy Platform, integrating machine learning with autonomous reach trucks. This system allows human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental is building software that enables assembly lines to autonomously operate, learn, and adapt parts and processes - saving billions of dollars in scrap and rework costs. Their customers use Instrumental to find and fix issues on their assembly lines, preventing development schedule slips and beginning production at higher yields. Their equipment and data service is deployed on multiple global assembly lines at top-tier manufacturers. Instrumental was founded by Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, two former Apple engineers who, after spending hundreds of days in China on manufacturing lines, set out to revolutionize the manufacturing space. They are assembling a diverse team who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and want to develop a system that changes the manufacturing world for the better.
Reliable Robotics was founded by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel in 2017 to bring certified autonomous vehicles to commercial aviation as soon as possible. The company’s automation system enables remote operation of any aircraft type and will expand access to more locations. Reliable’s vision is to transform the way we move goods and people around the planet with safer, more convenient and more affordable air transportation. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has a distributed global workforce.

Kindred AI

Series C in 2019
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Bright Machines

Series A in 2018
Bright Machines is a manufacturing startup that aims to eliminate manual labor from manufacturing electronic devices by combining robots and new software. Its software-defined manufacturing platform helps customers innovate faster to meet the growing demands of a new era of manufacturing. The company was founded by former Autodesk executive, Armar Hanspal, in 2018.

4M Collision

Venture Round in 2018
At 4M Collision, we've forged a reputation since 2023 as the go-to auto body shop and repair solution in Payne County, OK, Lincoln County, OK, and surrounding areas. Our unmatched expertise in collision repair and commitment to delivering top-notch services sets us apart. When it comes to fixing hail damage repair efficiently and effectively, we rise above the competition. With our equipped and technically advanced auto repair shop, we guarantee high-quality service and customer satisfaction. The community counts on us, and we deliver every time—consistently fast, reliable, and uncompromised. Experience the difference at 4M Collision today – trust us with your vehicle repair needs!

Symbio Robotics

Series A in 2018
Symbio Robotics develops artificial intelligence software to improve the real-time control of industrial robots. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Emeryville, California.

6 River Systems

Series B in 2018
6 River Systems mission is to redefine fulfillment automation for e-commerce and retail operations. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 by former Kiva Systems and Mimio executives and is based in Boston. We are currently working with select customers on pilots through 2016

Kindred AI

Series B in 2017
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

6 River Systems

Series A in 2017
6 River Systems mission is to redefine fulfillment automation for e-commerce and retail operations. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 by former Kiva Systems and Mimio executives and is based in Boston. We are currently working with select customers on pilots through 2016

Instrumental

Series A in 2017
Instrumental is building software that enables assembly lines to autonomously operate, learn, and adapt parts and processes - saving billions of dollars in scrap and rework costs. Their customers use Instrumental to find and fix issues on their assembly lines, preventing development schedule slips and beginning production at higher yields. Their equipment and data service is deployed on multiple global assembly lines at top-tier manufacturers. Instrumental was founded by Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, two former Apple engineers who, after spending hundreds of days in China on manufacturing lines, set out to revolutionize the manufacturing space. They are assembling a diverse team who sees inefficiencies as opportunities and want to develop a system that changes the manufacturing world for the better.

Modbot

Seed Round in 2016
Modbot brings industrial precision and power to consumer assembled robots. Imagine automated manufacturing and consumer robots within reach of everybody, assembled like Lego. Modbot is a system of affordable and re-usable modules that snap together, filling the gap between $100 hobby and $20,000 industrial motion equipment.

Clearpath Robotics

Series B in 2016
Clearpath provides self-driving vehicle technology and services to over 500 of the world’s most innova-tive brands. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered through the company’s industrial and research divisions: Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors. Visit www.clearpath.ai for more information.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics Inc. OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. The vehicles operate with infrastructure-free navigation, offering intelligent, safe, efficient, and reliable transportation within industrial centers. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered to provide customer excellence.

6 River Systems

Seed Round in 2016
6 River Systems mission is to redefine fulfillment automation for e-commerce and retail operations. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 by former Kiva Systems and Mimio executives and is based in Boston. We are currently working with select customers on pilots through 2016

Clearpath Robotics

Series A in 2015
Clearpath provides self-driving vehicle technology and services to over 500 of the world’s most innova-tive brands. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered through the company’s industrial and research divisions: Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors. Visit www.clearpath.ai for more information.

Kindred AI

Series A in 2015
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.
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