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Ecliptic Capital

Venture capital

Austin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Early-stage investor in emergent tech startups staffed by ex-Fortune-500 operators who partner deeply with founders, acting like co-founders rather than passive financiers.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$50K – $5M
HQ
Austin, Texas, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
6

Team · 9 people

from public directories
David J. Neff· Partnerin𝕏
Varun Pandit· Portfolio and Finance, Partnerin

What they invest in

from 5 of 6 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Cybersecurity ×1Deep Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1

HQs:United States×6

Investments · 6 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2023 · 32021 · 12018 · 15 dated

Blink Identityblinkidentity.comin𝕏Jun 2018

Blink Identity provides a privacy-first face recognition and biometric identity solution designed for commercial use.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US

Mary Haskett(CEO and co-founder)inDr. Alex Kilpatrick(Co-founder and CTO)Freeman Alexander Kilpatrick Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTechstarsLive Nation

EarBudsearbudsmusic.comin𝕏Aug 2021

EarBuds is an Austin-based social music application that lets users tune into playlists as they are being played by curators in real time.

Austin, US

Co-investorsDream Variation VenturesTechstarsLFG Ventures

Koda Healthkodahealthcare.comin

Koda provides digital tools for patients and healthcare providers to facilitate complex healthcare discussions and advance care planning, converting conversations into actionable plans.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHouston, US

Tatiana Fofanova, Ph.D.(Founder)inDesh Mohan, MD(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoyote VenturesMudita VentureTechstarsTMC Venture FundAARPMemorial Hermann Health System

Strangeworksstrangeworks.comin𝕏Mar 2023

Strangeworks provides optimization and quantum computing services, combining embedded PhD-level specialists with a heterogeneous hybrid compute platform and an agent product called Aura to turn complex operational problems into production systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingAustin, US

whurley(Founder & CEO)inJustin Youens(Founder)inWilliam Hurley(Founder)

Co-investorsBoxGroupHitachi VenturesAmplify PartnersGreatPoint VenturesHitachi, Ltd.Lightspeed Venture Partners+1 more

Unchained Capitalunchained.comin𝕏Apr 2023 · $60M

Unchained provides bitcoin financial services including loans and custody solutions built on collaborative custody structures.

Crypto & Web3FintechAustin, US

Joe Kelly(Founder)inDhruv Bansal(Founder)inMichael Komaransky(Director)Mike Erwin(Director)Joseph Kelly(Founder)

BoardEzra Galston(Director)in

Co-investorsKube VCLightning VenturesStarting LineTen31Trammell Venture Partners (TVP)Valor Equity Partners+9 more

Veloce Energyveloceenergy.comApr 2023

The page is a biography of designer Laurie Smith, known from TLC's "Trading Spaces," who runs an Atlanta-based interior design practice offering full-service consultations and virtual design.

ConsumerLos Angeles, US

Jeffery D. Wolfe(Executive Officer, Director)Mark W. Yates(Executive Officer, Director)inRandolph M. Palombi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMasashi Nishio(Director)Adam Lipman(Director)in

Co-investorsElevation Ventures

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Ecliptic Capital made?
Ecliptic Capital has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Ecliptic Capital invest at?
Ecliptic Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Ecliptic Capital's typical check size?
Ecliptic Capital typically writes checks of $50K – $5M.
What sectors does Ecliptic Capital focus on?
Ecliptic Capital focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Ecliptic Capital located?
Ecliptic Capital is headquartered in Austin, US.
Does Ecliptic Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Ecliptic Capital leads investment rounds.

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