Ecliptic Venture Capital LP
Managed by Ecliptic Venture Capital
Overview
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is an Auckland-based venture capital fund established in 2024 that invests in early-stage New Zealand ventures, with an emphasis on supporting growth and scalability. The fund provides portfolio companies with execution-level management support, strategic resource allocation, and assistance with revenue generation and fundraising; current holdings include Simfuni, Runn, and Spoke Network. It is structured as a closed-ended, vintage vehicle available to wholesale and eligible investors only, and holds growth category approval on the NZTE Acceptable Investment Policy managed funds list.
Fund Overview
Auckland-based venture capital firm founded 2024. Backs early-stage NZ ventures with execution-level management, strategic resource allocation, and revenue/fundraising support. Portfolio includes Simfuni, Runn, Spoke Network (B2B productivity + communication software). Leadership has 30 years experience in CPG, Media, Technology, Professional Services. AIP Growth pre-approved.
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Structure
Limited Partnership
Fund Size
NZD $40.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP?
Auckland-based venture capital firm founded 2024. Backs early-stage NZ ventures with execution-level management, strategic resource allocation, and revenue/fundraising support. Portfolio includes Simfuni, Runn, Spoke Network (B2B productivity + communication software). Leadership has 30 years experience in CPG, Media, Technology, Professional Services. AIP Growth pre-approved.
Who manages Ecliptic Venture Capital LP?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is managed by Ecliptic Venture Capital (NZBN 9429051738891) based in Auckland. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is classified as Venture Capital on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is a closed-end fund — it raises capital during a defined vintage window and runs to fund maturity. Capital is typically returned via distributions during operation and a final wind-up at fund maturity. Check whether a current vintage is open before applying.
What is the minimum investment in Ecliptic Venture Capital LP?
Minimum investments across Ecliptic Venture Capital LP's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the relevant Information Memorandum before subscribing.
Is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP wholesale-only?
Yes — Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP a Limited Partnership?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is structured as a Limited Partnership (LP). LP income flows through to the investor and is taxed at the investor's marginal rate (up to 39% above NZ$180,000 of taxable income for 2024-25). Investors receive IR7 partnership tax statements annually and report the income on their personal IR3 return. The LP structure is common for private equity, venture capital, and direct-property syndicates in New Zealand.
Is Ecliptic Venture Capital LP eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
When was Ecliptic Venture Capital LP launched?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP was launched in 2024. Operational tenure is one input to evaluating manager track record but does not itself indicate likely future performance — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns per FMA fair-dealing guidance. Request audited financial statements covering the full operating period before subscribing.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Ecliptic Venture Capital LP?
Ecliptic Venture Capital LP is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.