American Orbit Fund
Backing the future of American enterprise
A $5 billion deep‑tech fund
Off-Market Opportunities.
Forging Global Leadership Through
Strategic Capital.
About American Orbit
American Orbit Fund will identify and scale high-value, strategic enterprises that form the backbone of the modern American economy.
The fund will operate at the intersection of private capital, national capability, and global innovation. It will provide access to U.S.-based companies shaping the world's next industrial and technological frontiers.
This is not just investment — it is a mandate to advance America's strategic leadership in the global arena.
Fund Overview
The $5 Billion Deep-Tech Fund
Dedicated to building and backing defensible, mission-critical systems.
Focused on technologies that strengthen industrial, space, and digital infrastructure.
Structured to channel strategic U.S. innovation into global markets.
Access limited to qualified Limited Partners through an invitation-only network.
Our Core Tenets:
- Scale.
- Exclusivity.
- Strategic Impact
Unparalleled Scale
Investing in companies with established technical capability and clear paths to exponential growth.
Exclusive Access
Proprietary sourcing through high-level U.S. and global networks, beyond public or conventional funds.
Strategic Impact
Capital that accelerates America's role in the global innovation ecosystem.
Where We Invest
Communications, sensing, logistics.
Accelerators, edge systems, photonics, RF, resilience.
Sensing, controls, safety-critical, industrial and field robotics.
Process innovation, reliability, yield.
Digital infrastructure and communications networks.
Identity, provenance, resilient networking.
A Global Bridge for Strategic Capital
- Headquartered in the United States, American Orbit Fund will serve as a strategic hub connecting U.S. innovation with international capital partners.
- The fund will enable aligned investors across continents to participate directly in mission-critical technologies redefining global security, energy, and industrial capacity.
- The model will emphasize long-term strategic alignment over short-term capital rotation.
- We believe America's next wave of growth will be built in partnership with the world.
Leadership
Jeff DeWit
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
Deep-tech investor with three decades of experience across markets, technology, and public finance.
- Founder and leader of American Orbit, a deep-tech investment platform focused on mission-critical innovation across space systems, advanced computing, and autonomy.
- Former Chief Financial Officer, NASA (2018–2020) — oversaw enterprise budgeting, strategic program financing, and national-level mission planning.
- Former Arizona State Treasurer (2015–2018) – managed $15B+ in state assets; delivered record endowment performance, outperforming funds such as CalPERS, MIT, and Harvard.
- Founder & CEO of ECHOtrade — built one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the U.S., scaling to 600+ traders executing 1B+ shares/month.
Background & Affiliations
- MBA, University of Arizona
- BS, Finance & Marketing, USC
- NACD Board Leadership Fellow
- Former FINRA Series-licensed trader
Leadership Team
Serial Entrepreneur
A visionary builder with a track record of creating and scaling enterprises across multiple key industries, from inception to exit.
Capital Markets Expert
Deep expertise in corporate law, global finance, and guiding high-growth companies through the complexities of successful public offerings.
Frontier Innovator
Currently leading a frontier deep-tech company. An accomplished extreme sports enthusiast, bringing unparalleled focus and risk management.
Governance & LP Alignment
Institutional Rigor
Quarterly board-grade reporting, risk registers, and red-team reviews.
Responsible Technology
Safety, privacy, export control, and environmental factors integrated from inception.
LP Alignment
Transparent reserve policy, DPI-focused structure, and co-investment access in scale-ready assets.
Access & Contact
CONFIDENTIALITY. EXCLUSIVITY. TRUST.
Access to the American Orbit Fund is by invitation only. We work with a select group of global investors who share our vision of advancing strategic, responsible, and transformative innovation.
For private consultation, engagement requests are coordinated through secure channels.