Ecliptic Venture Capital
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2021 (4 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429051738891 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- eclipticvc.com
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Ecliptic Venture Capital
Hands-on Seed and Series A investor filling critical capital and capability gaps
Location
Auckland
Established
2021
4 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (3)
David Burnett
Founding Partner
Leadership
Co-founder of Breakthrough Ventures (20x fintech business, exited as CEO). Previous roles: COO, CFO, Sales Leadership across industries
Alison Gerlach
Serial Entrepreneur
Leadership
30 years experience, founded/built/sold businesses in CPG, Media, Technology, Professional Services. Deep roots in US venture capital community
30 years of experience
Andrew Williams
Business Executive
Leadership
40+ year career in asset management, grew Alvarium globally. Chair of The Prince's Trust Aotearoa NZ
40 years of experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecliptic Venture Capital?
Hands-on Seed and Series A investor filling critical capital and capability gaps
Where is Ecliptic Venture Capital based?
Ecliptic Venture Capital is based in Auckland. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Ecliptic Venture Capital registered with the FMA?
Ecliptic Venture Capital is holds NZBN 9429051738891. FSPR registration is a legal requirement for entities providing financial services in New Zealand and does not itself constitute an endorsement. Verify current standing at the FSP register before investing.
How long has Ecliptic Venture Capital been operating?
Ecliptic Venture Capital was established in 2021 and has a 4-year track record. Past performance and operational history are not reliable indicators of future returns — review the fund's Information Memorandum and audited financial statements before investing.
What funds does Ecliptic Venture Capital manage?
Ecliptic Venture Capital currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ. 1 fund is flagged as Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa eligible per NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds criteria.
What is the minimum investment in Ecliptic Venture Capital's funds?
Minimum investments across Ecliptic Venture Capital'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 offer's Information Memorandum. Wholesale-only offers also require self-certification under FMCA Schedule 1 before subscription.
Are Ecliptic Venture Capital's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Ecliptic Venture Capital is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ, with 1 fund carrying the NZTE-pre-approved AIP eligibility marker. AIP visa applicants must invest at least NZ$5 million in Growth Category investments held for 36 months (or NZ$10 million Balanced held for 60 months) per Immigration New Zealand's current rules. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — confirm against the live NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list before relying on this classification.