Cerebras Backer Eclipse Raises $1.3 Billion for Robotics, AI Infrastructure

Venture capital firm Eclipse has raised $1.3 billion to invest in startups working in physical industries such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, manufacturing and defense.

Eclipse, an early backer of Nvidia Corp. rival Cerebras Systems Inc., disclosed the fundraising in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The total includes $720 million for investments in early-stage startups and $591 million for later-stage deals.