At a Glance
Geodesic Capital is a specialized growth-stage venture firm founded in 2016 that focuses on bridging Silicon Valley innovation with Japan's enterprise market. The firm was established by partners with deep expertise in both the US technology ecosystem and Japanese business culture, recognizing the significant opportunity to help American software companies expand into Japan's large but complex enterprise market.
The firm's investment approach centers on identifying category-leading enterprise software companies in the US that have achieved product-market fit and are ready for international expansion. Geodesic provides not just capital but also strategic support, leveraging their network of relationships with Japanese enterprises, system integrators, and local partners to facilitate market entry and growth.
What distinguishes Geodesic Capital is their specialized focus on US-Japan cross-border opportunities, an area where many generalist VCs lack the cultural understanding and local relationships necessary for success. The firm's partners combine Silicon Valley venture experience with deep knowledge of Japanese business practices, making them valuable partners for American companies looking to unlock one of the world's largest enterprise software markets.
“Growth-stage venture firm specializing in connecting Silicon Valley enterprise software companies with the Japanese market through cross-border investments and strategic partnerships.”
Geodesic Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Geodesic Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Geodesic Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Geodesic Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Geodesic Capital manages approximately $1B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
