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James Puckett

Investor

Managing Partner and CFO at Ecliptic Capital

Austin, Texas, United States

Writes $50K – $5M checks

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About

James Puckett brings over 35 years on Wall Street, having founded and led investment firms, and as Managing Partner and CFO directly runs fund operations and handles multi‑round deal structuring.

Invests in

Climate TechCybersecurityDeep TechEnergyHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. Ecliptic Capital, LLCManaging Partner | Chief Financial Officercurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  2. Wentwood Capital Advisors, LPChief Financial Officer | Managing Director - Direct Investments2012 — 2020Austin, Texas | San Francisco, California
  3. Quarter Circle Capital, LLCChief Executive Officer | Co-Founder | Managing Partner2006 — 2014San Francisco, California | Omaha, Nebraska, United States
  4. QCH Partners, LPManaging Partner2000 — 2006San Francisco, California, United States
  5. Spincycle LaundromatChief Financial Officer | Head of Acquisitions1997 — 2000Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  6. Donaldson Lufkin JenretteVice President1993 — 1997
  7. PaineWebberAssociate1990 — 1993New York, New York, United States
  8. Drexel Burnham LambertAssociate1989 — 1990New York, New York, United States
  9. Drexel Burnham LambertFinancial Analyst1987 — 1989New York, New York, United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Puckett?
James Puckett brings over 35 years on Wall Street, having founded and led investment firms, and as Managing Partner and CFO directly runs fund operations and handles multi‑round deal structuring.
Where does James Puckett work?
James Puckett is Managing Partner and CFO at Ecliptic Capital.
What does James Puckett invest in?
James Puckett invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech.
What check size does James Puckett write?
James Puckett typically writes checks of $50K – $5M.
Where did James Puckett go to school?
James Puckett studied at The University of New Mexico (BA, Economics).

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