Eclipse Ventures

Eclipse Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, specializing in early-stage investments across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology. The firm is managed by a team of former operators who collaborate closely with founders to modernize substantial physical sectors. Eclipse Ventures focuses on enhancing operational practices and fundraising strategies to build resilient, efficient companies that drive economic growth. With a commitment to transforming industries, Eclipse Ventures emphasizes deep engagement with entrepreneurs, aiming to support the development of innovative solutions that can redefine traditional markets.

Ian Arthurs

Venture Partner

Peter Atkin

Associate

Justin Butler

Partner

Josh Giegel

Investor

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Aidan Madigan-Curtis

Partner

Greg Reichow

Partner

Gregory Reichow

Partner

Justin Selig

Senior Investment Associate

Marc Stoll

Partner, Growth

Lior Susan

Founder and Managing Partner

Kushagra Vaid

Partner

Seth Winterroth

Partner

Past deals in Manufacturing

Bright Machines

Venture Round in 2022
Bright Machines, Inc. manufactures robotic arms and cells for micro factories for assembly and inspection of products. The company also develops software for manufacturing processes. Bright Machines, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; China and Mexico.

Instrumental

Series C in 2022
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

VulcanForms

Series C in 2021
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacturing of metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company has developed a digital production system that focuses on scalable industrial applications. Its platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to effectively program and monitor the entire production process. This innovative approach supports various industries in their efforts to innovate and achieve sustainable impact.

Forge

Seed Round in 2020
Forge is a contractor that delivers a unique customer experience enabled by our ability to serve multiple trades needs under one roof.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

VulcanForms

Series B in 2020
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacturing of metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company has developed a digital production system that focuses on scalable industrial applications. Its platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to effectively program and monitor the entire production process. This innovative approach supports various industries in their efforts to innovate and achieve sustainable impact.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

VulcanForms

Series A in 2018
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacturing of metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company has developed a digital production system that focuses on scalable industrial applications. Its platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to effectively program and monitor the entire production process. This innovative approach supports various industries in their efforts to innovate and achieve sustainable impact.

Bright Machines

Series A in 2018
Bright Machines, Inc. manufactures robotic arms and cells for micro factories for assembly and inspection of products. The company also develops software for manufacturing processes. Bright Machines, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; China and Mexico.

Vert

Series A in 2018
Modernizing the home design process by developing modular, panelized homes intended to reduce construction time while introducing innovative construction methods and materials.

4M Collision

Venture Round in 2018
Auto is a manufacturing tech startup, still in stealth mode

VulcanForms

Seed Round in 2017
VulcanForms Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Burlington, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacturing of metal additive manufacturing systems for 3D printing. The company has developed a digital production system that focuses on scalable industrial applications. Its platform incorporates proprietary simulation tools, in-process sensing, and machine learning algorithms to effectively program and monitor the entire production process. This innovative approach supports various industries in their efforts to innovate and achieve sustainable impact.

Instrumental

Series A in 2017
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

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.
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