Ideally raises $13.4m to disrupt slow-moving research industry
Research platform Ideally has secured a Series A round with Shearwater Capital leading, earmarked for US expansion, and unveiled a new product, Ideally Canvas.
Investor · 1 deal
Every published round Ecliptic VC took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideally | Series A | 24 Apr 2026 | $13.4m | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany, mediaweek.com.au, Shearwater Capital portfolio |
Companies Ecliptic VC has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideally | On-demand insights and innovation platform | 24 Apr 2026, Series A | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Ecliptic VC, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Ecliptic VC has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Ecliptic VC did.
Stories naming Ecliptic VC. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Research platform Ideally has secured a Series A round with Shearwater Capital leading, earmarked for US expansion, and unveiled a new product, Ideally Canvas.