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Geodesic Capital Unveils New Venture Fund to Boost U.S.--Japan Collaboration

In a significant move to fortify technological and security ties between the United States and Japan, Geodesic Capital officially announced on June 10, 2025, the launch of the Geodesic Alliance Fund. The fund's initial closing has attracted $250 million in investments with a clear mission to support early-stage American startups specializing in national security technology sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space innovations.

While financial investment is a critical component, the Geodesic Alliance Fund pledges far more than mere capital. Portfolio companies will receive comprehensive support services such as strategic advice, assistance in navigating regulatory landscapes, and introductions to key figures in Japan's corporate ecosystem. This multifaceted approach aims to build bridges between American technology firms and their Japanese counterparts, enhancing cross-border collaboration crucial in today’s geopolitical climate.

Geodesic Capital has a proven history in the venture capital landscape, having raised nearly $1 billion since 2015 to support high-growth U.S. enterprises. Amongst its well-funded companies are successful firms such as Databricks, Netskope, Saronic, and Scale AI. These companies have benefited significantly from Geodesic's extensive networks in Japan, which include connections to corporate leaders, policy-makers, and technical specialists.

According to Ambassador John Roos, founding partner at Geodesic and a former U.S. ambassador to Japan, the initiative reflects a new paradigm in cross-border venture funding where commercial success aligns with strategic security interests. Roos stated, “We believe the future of security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific depends on deeper U.S.-Japan technology cooperation—and we're building the platform to make that happen.”

Leadership Behind the Fund

To spearhead the new fund, Tom Gillespie has been appointed as the fund's lead. Formerly, Gillespie served as the Managing Partner at In-Q-Tel, the strategic investment arm of the U.S. intelligence community. He shared his enthusiasm for this unique opportunity, stating, “This fund presents a rare opportunity to scale that work internationally.” He will be joined by Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka, a seasoned deep-tech investor and former partner at Canaan Partners. Together with their team, they aim to connect U.S. startups with the growing defense innovations and investment opportunities in Japan.

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