Eclipse Ventures

Founded in 2015, Eclipse Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. It invests in seed-stage companies operating within massive physical industries such as manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and healthcare, aiming to modernize these sectors through innovative technologies.

Ian Arthurs

Venture Partner

Peter Atkin

Associate

Adam Bryant

Partner

Justin Butler

Partner

Ryan Gibson

Venture Partner

Josh Giegel

Investor

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Kaitlyn Glancy

Partner

Jay Knafel

Partner

Pierre Lamond

Investor

Greg Reichow

General Partner

Justin Selig

Senior Associate

Marc Stoll

Partner, Growth

Lior Susan

Partner

Kushagra Vaid

Partner

Seth Winterroth

Partner

Past deals in Industrial Automation

Simbe Robotics

Series C in 2024
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Mytra

Series B in 2024
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Bright Machines

Series C in 2024
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico, the company combines robotics and advanced software to enhance manufacturing processes. Its software-defined manufacturing platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create adaptable, sensor-rich robots with computer vision capabilities. This innovative approach aims to reduce reliance on manual labor and help businesses meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing, ultimately improving yields while lowering costs.

Voxel

Venture Round in 2023
Voxel develops a site intelligence platform powered by full-stack AI and computer vision to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency. The platform provides real-time visibility into safety practices such as vehicle safety, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and area controls, and delivers actionable insights and data-driven analytics to support safer, more productive operations. It helps safety and operations leaders see unseen risks, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions across industries. The company serves Fortune 500 customers across grocery and retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage warehousing and logistics services, and is based in San Francisco with a globally distributed team.

Simbe Robotics

Series B in 2023
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Fulfil Solutions

Series B in 2023
Fulfil Solutions is a developer of advanced robotic automation technology aimed at transforming the online grocery sector. The company specializes in creating a fully automated fulfillment system designed to enhance profitability while addressing food supply chain challenges. By integrating mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning, Fulfil Solutions offers solutions that streamline picking, packing, and inventory control across various product categories and temperature zones. Their innovative technology seeks to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and lower emissions, enabling companies to automate their supply chain processes effectively within a compact operational footprint. Through these advancements, Fulfil Solutions supports sustainable and customer-centric online grocery operations at scale.

Mytra

Series A in 2023
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Bright Machines

Debt Financing in 2022
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico, the company combines robotics and advanced software to enhance manufacturing processes. Its software-defined manufacturing platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create adaptable, sensor-rich robots with computer vision capabilities. This innovative approach aims to reduce reliance on manual labor and help businesses meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing, ultimately improving yields while lowering costs.

Swift Navigation

Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Mytra

Seed Round in 2022
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.

Voxel

Series A in 2022
Voxel develops a site intelligence platform powered by full-stack AI and computer vision to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency. The platform provides real-time visibility into safety practices such as vehicle safety, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and area controls, and delivers actionable insights and data-driven analytics to support safer, more productive operations. It helps safety and operations leaders see unseen risks, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions across industries. The company serves Fortune 500 customers across grocery and retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage warehousing and logistics services, and is based in San Francisco with a globally distributed team.

Bright Machines

Venture Round in 2022
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico, the company combines robotics and advanced software to enhance manufacturing processes. Its software-defined manufacturing platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create adaptable, sensor-rich robots with computer vision capabilities. This innovative approach aims to reduce reliance on manual labor and help businesses meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing, ultimately improving yields while lowering costs.

Instrumental

Series C in 2022
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the efficiency of assembly lines, enabling them to operate autonomously while adapting to various parts and processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to reduce costs associated with scrap and rework by allowing manufacturers to identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines. Instrumental's technology has been deployed in multiple global assembly lines at leading manufacturers, helping to prevent delays in development schedules and start production at higher yields. In addition to its software offerings, Instrumental also provides services related to high-performance computing, data storage, and business continuity, catering to both commercial and government sectors. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been operational since 1991.

Forge

Series A in 2021
Forge is a contractor that delivers heat pump installation services. Forge is addressing the shortage in the trades workforce by establishing a school to train new trades workers, ensuring the industry's sustainability.

Third Wave Automation

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Symbio Robotics

Venture Round in 2021
Symbio Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development of industrial automation systems that leverage robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014 and located in Emeryville, California, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions designed to eliminate production bottlenecks in various customer applications. In addition to its software offerings, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in industrial settings.

Swift Navigation

Series C in 2021
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Forge

Seed Round in 2020
Forge is a contractor that delivers heat pump installation services. Forge is addressing the shortage in the trades workforce by establishing a school to train new trades workers, ensuring the industry's sustainability.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the efficiency of assembly lines, enabling them to operate autonomously while adapting to various parts and processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to reduce costs associated with scrap and rework by allowing manufacturers to identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines. Instrumental's technology has been deployed in multiple global assembly lines at leading manufacturers, helping to prevent delays in development schedules and start production at higher yields. In addition to its software offerings, Instrumental also provides services related to high-performance computing, data storage, and business continuity, catering to both commercial and government sectors. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been operational since 1991.

Third Wave Automation

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the efficiency of assembly lines, enabling them to operate autonomously while adapting to various parts and processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to reduce costs associated with scrap and rework by allowing manufacturers to identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines. Instrumental's technology has been deployed in multiple global assembly lines at leading manufacturers, helping to prevent delays in development schedules and start production at higher yields. In addition to its software offerings, Instrumental also provides services related to high-performance computing, data storage, and business continuity, catering to both commercial and government sectors. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been operational since 1991.

Swift Navigation

Series C in 2019
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Kindred AI

Series C in 2019
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Fulfil Solutions

Series A in 2019
Fulfil Solutions is a developer of advanced robotic automation technology aimed at transforming the online grocery sector. The company specializes in creating a fully automated fulfillment system designed to enhance profitability while addressing food supply chain challenges. By integrating mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning, Fulfil Solutions offers solutions that streamline picking, packing, and inventory control across various product categories and temperature zones. Their innovative technology seeks to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and lower emissions, enabling companies to automate their supply chain processes effectively within a compact operational footprint. Through these advancements, Fulfil Solutions supports sustainable and customer-centric online grocery operations at scale.

Bright Machines

Series A in 2018
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico, the company combines robotics and advanced software to enhance manufacturing processes. Its software-defined manufacturing platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to create adaptable, sensor-rich robots with computer vision capabilities. This innovative approach aims to reduce reliance on manual labor and help businesses meet the increasing demands of modern manufacturing, ultimately improving yields while lowering costs.

Third Wave Automation

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Symbio Robotics

Series A in 2018
Symbio Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development of industrial automation systems that leverage robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 2014 and located in Emeryville, California, the company focuses on creating digital control solutions designed to eliminate production bottlenecks in various customer applications. In addition to its software offerings, Symbio Robotics provides consulting, training, and support services to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in industrial settings.

Kindred AI

Series B in 2017
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Instrumental

Series A in 2017
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions that enhance the efficiency of assembly lines, enabling them to operate autonomously while adapting to various parts and processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to reduce costs associated with scrap and rework by allowing manufacturers to identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines. Instrumental's technology has been deployed in multiple global assembly lines at leading manufacturers, helping to prevent delays in development schedules and start production at higher yields. In addition to its software offerings, Instrumental also provides services related to high-performance computing, data storage, and business continuity, catering to both commercial and government sectors. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and has been operational since 1991.

Modbot

Seed Round in 2016
Modbot Inc., established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing a cloud-based robotics platform that democratizes access to advanced automation technology. Their modular system enables hobbyists, academics, students, and professionals to create and customize robots using affordable, reusable components, bridging the gap between low-cost DIY projects and high-end industrial equipment. The platform offers industrial-grade precision and power, fostering innovation across various industries such as manufacturing, education, engineering, and consumer robotics.

OTTO Motors

Series B in 2016
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in the design, development, and delivery of self-driving vehicles aimed at automating material movement within factories and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which is designed for transporting human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, a heavy-duty vehicle capable of moving larger items such as pallets and racks. These autonomous mobile robots utilize infrastructure-free navigation to provide intelligent and efficient transportation solutions in various industrial sectors, including automotive, medical device, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to ensure reliable and safe operations in dynamic production environments.

Clearpath Robotics

Series B in 2016
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.

Clearpath Robotics

Series A in 2015
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

Kindred AI

Series A in 2015
Kindred's mission is to build machines with human-like intelligence. Since its founding in 2014, Kindred has been exploring and engineering systems that enable robots to interact with the physical world, fulfilling the goal of bringing humans and intelligent machines together to solve real-world problems. Kindred has built an AI platform that integrates vision, grasping and placement to create autonomous solutions for complex commercial problems. With increased labor complexities in e-commerce fulfillment centers, Kindred developed a flagship product, SORT, to help retailers stay competitive. Kindred smart piece-picking SORT robots tackle a labor intensive part of the supply chain, which is Putwall Sortation, completing the manual task to pick and place items into separate customer orders. Kindred robots are currently in commercial use at e-commerce leaders including Gap, Inc., Carter’s and other global retailers. The Kindred SORT robots work alongside warehouse staff to quickly and accurately sort items into individual customer orders. Kindred has offices in San Francisco & Toronto.

Kinema Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Kinema Systems Inc. is a robotics company based in Silicon Valley, specializing in advanced robotic manipulation applications. As a subsidiary of Boston Dynamics Inc., Kinema Systems focuses on developing innovative solutions for logistics and manufacturing. Its flagship product, Kinema Pick, is a pioneering software solution for robotic depalletizing that is both self-training and self-calibrating. This technology is designed to efficiently handle a variety of pallet types, including multi-SKU, single SKU, and random pallets, providing businesses with an integrated solution for pick-and-place logistics. By leveraging deep learning and 3D vision, Kinema Systems aims to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of automated handling processes in various industrial settings.
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