Seth Winterroth
InvestorPartner at Eclipse Ventures · Board director at Foxglove · Board director at Oxide Computer
Palo Alto, California
Writes $200K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Seth Winterroth is a Partner at Eclipse Ventures, where he invests in early-stage deep tech companies across the enterprise and industrial sectors. Before entering venture capital, he held engineering and operations roles at the drone delivery startup Zipline and practiced law at Cooley LLP. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. At Eclipse, he has directed investments into hardware and software startups including Hadrian, Apex, and Shield AI. In September 2024, he co-led the firm's participation in the Series F funding round for aerospace manufacturer Relativity Space. His investment focus centers on startups operating at the intersection of robotics, automation, aerospace, and physical systems.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Beyond investing
- Education
- Studied at Stanford University (BS, Mechanical Engineering)
From published sources — common ground for a warm intro.
Board director at Foxglove
Intro paths
In turn, Seth can intro founders to Foxglove's investors below.
Foxglove's investors · 6
Co-founders at Foxglove
Board director at Oxide Computer
Intro paths
In turn, Seth can intro founders to Oxide Computer's investors below.
Oxide Computer's investors · 7
Co-founders at Oxide Computer
Experience
- EclipsePartnercurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- WayveBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- MytraBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Oxide Computer CompanyBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Ursa MajorBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentColorado, United States
- True AnomalyBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
- FoxgloveBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- TenstorrentInvestorcurrent2017 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- ForSight RoboticsBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Blue Water AutonomyBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentGreater Boston
- Quantum Source Labs LtdBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentIsrael
- RideCo. On-Demand TransitBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Third Wave AutomationBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Restera SleepBoard Member2017 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- 6 River Systems, Inc.Board Observer2016 — 2019Greater Boston
- GE VenturesAssociate2013 — 2015Menlo Park, CA & Chicago
- GEAssociate2012 — 2013
Skills & more
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Medical DevicesPublic SpeakingBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipDue DiligenceLeadershipResearchStart-upsStrategyFrom Seth's professional profile.
Deals · 4
Oxide ComputerBoard seat
via Eclipse Ventures · filed Jan 2026 · $200M raise
FoxgloveBoard seat
via Eclipse Ventures · filed Nov 2025 · $40M raise
Invicta MedicalBoard seat
via Eclipse Ventures · filed Apr 2023 · $25M raise
Wiivv WearablesBoard seat
via Eclipse Ventures · filed Aug 2016 · $3.9M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Relativity Space
Investor
ApexHadrianShield AI
Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Eclipse Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Seth Winterroth?
- Seth Winterroth is a Partner at Eclipse Ventures, where he invests in early-stage deep tech companies across the enterprise and industrial sectors. Before entering venture capital, he held engineering and operations roles at the drone delivery startup Zipline and practiced law at Cooley LLP. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. At Eclipse, he has directed investments into hardware and software startups including Hadrian, Apex, and Shield AI. In September 2024, he co-led the firm's participation in the Series F funding round for aerospace manufacturer Relativity Space. His investment focus centers on startups operating at the intersection of robotics, automation, aerospace, and physical systems.
- Where does Seth Winterroth work?
- Seth Winterroth is Partner at Eclipse Ventures and Board director at Foxglove and Board director at Oxide Computer.
- What check size does Seth Winterroth write?
- Seth Winterroth typically writes checks of $200K – $5M.
- What boards does Seth Winterroth sit on?
- Seth Winterroth holds tracked board seats at Foxglove, Invicta Medical, Oxide Computer, Wiivv Wearables.
- What companies has Seth Winterroth invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Relativity Space, Apex, Hadrian, Shield AI.
- Where did Seth Winterroth go to school?
- Seth Winterroth studied at Claremont McKenna College.
- Does Seth Winterroth lead rounds?
- Yes — Seth Winterroth has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended Claremont McKenna College87
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