Eclipse

Profile

Eclipse is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA, founded by Lior Susan. The firm comprises a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in operational, strategic, and policy aspects of industrial sectors. Eclipse differentiates itself by focusing on transforming the physical economy through innovation, offering a robust ecosystem of industry leaders and stakeholders to support portfolio companies in scaling up efficiently.

Eclipse invests in sectors including manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, energy, transportation, and defense. The firm typically participates in early-stage and growth-stage investments, with individual investment sizes usually ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Their approach involves co-building innovative companies from the ground up, leveraging their extensive industry expertise. Total funds under management include Eclipse Fund VI at $720 million and Eclipse Early Growth Fund III at $591 million.

Notable investments include companies like Redwood Materials - material recycling, Ursa Major - rocket engine manufacturing, Cerebras Systems - AI hardware, Wayve - autonomous vehicles, and Bedrock Robotics - robotics development. Eclipse's strategic partnerships enable portfolio companies to access invaluable resources and networks, driving growth and success.