Ecliptic VC

Ecliptic VC is a New Zealand-based venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage, primarily Seed and Series A, B2B software companies. The firm adopts a highly hands-on approach, providing not only capital but also active management resources to empower startups to achieve global scale and lasting impact. Their investment strategy is focused on bridging the capital and resource gap for promising New Zealand ventures, transforming technical founders into world-class global companies.

Founded in 2024, Ecliptic VC was established with the vision of capitalizing on New Zealand's burgeoning innovation scene. Founding Partner David Burnett, a seasoned executive with a background in fintech and global expansion, launched the growth fund to support local companies with global ambitions. The firm aims to redefine venture capital by offering a unique blend of support and active-management resources, addressing the problem of under-funded and under-resourced New Zealand companies.

Ecliptic VC's portfolio showcases its commitment to innovative B2B software solutions. Notable investments include HeartLab, an AI-enabled cloud-based cardiology imaging platform; Ideally, an AI-powered consumer insights platform; Partly, an AI infrastructure connecting the global auto parts supply chain; Runn, real-time resource planning software; Simfuni, AI-driven software modernizing insurance operations; and Spoke, an enterprise-grade communications platform. The firm recently participated in Ideally's $10 million Series A funding round.

The team at Ecliptic VC brings a diverse set of expertise to their investments. David Burnett, a Founding Partner, has a strong track record in enhancing financial performance globally, with experience as an operator, co-founder of Breakthrough Ventures, and an investor in SaaS, AgriTech, and InsurTech. Alison Gerlach, a serial entrepreneur, contributes 30 years of experience in venture building, having founded, built, and sold businesses across various sectors. Andrew Williams, a business executive, offers over 40 years of experience in asset management and international expansion, coupled with deep roots in the New Zealand business ecosystem.