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Goodwater Capital

Venture capital

Burlingame · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 35 people tracked

Also known as GOODWATER CAPITAL, LLC

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Investment thesis

Goodwater Capital focuses on consumer technology, backing exceptional entrepreneurs worldwide who build products and services that measurably improve people's lives. The firm invests across consumer-facing categories including fintech, ecommerce, retail, healthcare, social, education, housing, and transportation. It emphasizes the power of consumer technology to reach and benefit billions of people across the globe, supporting companies such as Toss, Monzo, Zepto, and Weee!. Goodwater positions itself as a global investor in consumer-driven businesses.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$5M – $50M
HQ
Burlingame, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
19 investments
AUM
$3.5B
VC funds
29
Tracked investments
411
Unicorns
7
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
27

Team · 35 people

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Goodwater Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 396 of 411 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×163Consumer ×125Fintech ×117SaaS ×110Enterprise Software ×107Healthtech ×51Marketplaces ×46Developer Tools ×44

HQs:United States×219India×38Mexico×17United Kingdom×14Singapore×8Indonesia×7

Investments · 411 tracked

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By year:2026 · 142025 · 122024 · 162023 · 142022 · 282021 · 242020 · 32019 · 42018 · 72017 · 32016 · 2127 dated

Talkspacetalkspace.comin𝕏NASDAQ: TALK

Talkspace is an online mental health care platform that provides research-backed therapy and psychiatric services covered by insurance, allowing users to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through text, audio, or video.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Oren Frank(Founder)inJon Cohen, M.D.inJon Cohen(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inRoni Frank(Founder)

Co-investorsCompoundHDS CapitalNorwest Venture PartnersQumra CapitalRevolutionRunway Venture Partners+15 more

Zumperzumper.com𝕏Aug 2018 · $46M✓ verified

Zumper is a digital marketplace connecting renters with rental listings and property managers with quality tenants across the U.S. and Canada.

MarketplacesPropTechSan Francisco, US

Russell Middleton(Founder)inTaylor Glass-Moore(Founder)Anthemos Georgiades(Founder)inMark Davis(Executive Officer)inVishal Makhijani(Executive Officer)Brian Coyne(Executive Officer)

Board seatChi-Hua Chien· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsHeadlineAVIV GroupBreyer CapitalDawn CapitalGreycroft+6 more

Alchemyalchemy.comin𝕏✓ verified

Alchemy is a platform layer that enables developers to build applications on blockchain networks.

Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech

Nikil Viswanathan(Founder)inJoe Lau(Founder)Chong Shen(Founder)inJoseph Lau(Founder)Khanjan Desai(Founder)in

Co-investorsPantera CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Founders FundK5 GlobalSouth Park Commons3cubed Ventures+29 more

Magic Potion Gamesmagicpotiongames.comin✓ verified

Magic Potion Games is a game studio building online social gaming experiences aimed at children, with an emphasis on safety and imaginative virtual worlds.

ConsumerGamingSocialDover, US

Stephen MacDonald(Founder)inSimon Moss(Technical Director)Barry Stephen MacDonald(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Karin King(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander Brian Williams(Executive Officer)Brent Pease(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investors1AM GamingGFR FundKonvoy VenturesSQUARE ENIX

One Way Venturesonewayvc.com✓ verified

Tive provides real-time location and condition tracking for shipments, helping supply chain teams monitor temperature, humidity, light, and shock throughout transit.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSector AgnosticSiberia, US

Semyon DukachinIvan Crewkov(CEO and co-founder)Krenar Komoni

Co-investorsBITKRAFT VenturesEducapitalFifth WallPoint72 VenturesQualcomm VenturesRRE Ventures+7 more

Slashslash.comin𝕏Apr 2026 · $100M✓ verified

Slash provides enterprise-grade cash management and deposit insurance services for businesses, offering FDIC coverage expanded across a network of partner banks with real-time transaction controls and approval workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Victor Cardenas(Founder)inKevin Bai(Founder)inVictor Cardenas Codriansky(Founder)inVictor Cardenas Bincaz(Founder)

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y CombinatorAzure Ventures GroupEpakon CapitalGarage CapitalKhosla Ventures+11 more

株式会社Kyashkyash.co𝕏Series B · Jul 2019 · $14M✓ verified

Kyash is a Japanese mobile payment app that lets users load funds into their balance from bank accounts, credit or debit cards, Pay-easy, and dedicated deposit accounts, with no deposit fees and options for scheduled or automatic top-ups.

ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP

Shinichi Takatori(Founder)in

Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalMizuho Capital+9 more

DOSHdosh.comApr 2018 · $44MAcquired

Dosh is an Austin-based card-linked, transaction-based advertising platform that pays consumers cash back on purchases.

Austin, US

Ryan Wuerch(Director)Ed Mock(Executive Officer, Director)Mike Lohner(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatChi-Hua Chien· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcNext Coast VenturesChetrit VenturesPayPal Ventures

Stashstash.comin𝕏Oct 2022 · $40MAcquired

Stash offers Smart Portfolio, a robo-advisor service that automatically builds and manages diversified investment portfolios for individual investors.

FintechNew York, US

Brandon Krieg(Founder)inMeredith Smith(Executive Officer)Edward Robinson(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Hodgeman(Executive Officer)David Eaton(Director)David Ronick(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatChi-Hua Chien· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureBreyer CapitalCoatue ManagementEntrée CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Owl Ventures+4 more

Weeeweee.comin𝕏May 2016SEC filingmedium confidence

Weee is an online Asian supermarket offering next-day nationwide delivery of Asian groceries, fresh produce, bakery items, and imported goods through an app and marketplace.

AdTechConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesRetail TechFremont, US

Larry Liu(Founder)inMin Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Smith(Director)

BoardHuican Zhu(Director)in

Board seatChi-Hua Chien· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed May 2016

Co-investorsAmino CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersDST GlobalGoodwater PacificSoftBank Group

.Wavedollyglot.comin𝕏Seed

Dollyglot builds AI companies designed from inception with autonomous AI agents at their core, delivering real-time avatar technology and foundational AI models to create fully integrated AI-native organizations that automate business functions across coding, customer support, marketing, and operations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Thomas Minassian(Founder)inPaul-Henri Biojout(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBIGSTORY VCN+1 Capital

1stCollab1stcollab.comin𝕏Seed

1stCollab is an influencer marketing platform that connects creators with brand partnership opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Leon Lin(Founder)inVarun Bansal(Founder)inAndrew Liu(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalBrighter Capitalf7 VenturesPhoenix FundWebb Investment NetworkY Combinator+7 more

222222.placein𝕏Seed

222 is a membership-based social platform that matches compatible people for shared experiences like dinners, cocktail outings, and group activities across multiple cities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York City, US

Keyan Kazemian(Founder)inDanial Hashemi(Founder)inArman Roshannai(Founder)in

Co-investorsBBQ CapitalGeneral CatalystPioneerScrum VenturesUpfront VenturesY Combinator+10 more

Affogato AIaffogato.aiin𝕏Seed

Affogato is an all-in-one AI studio for generating, editing, and upscaling images and video with 170+ models integrated into a single workspace.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Bhagaban Behera(Founder)inNakul Kelkar(Founder)in

Co-investorsGemba Capital Venture PartnersOlive Tree CapitalY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBetter CapitalCrystal Towers Capital+2 more

Agentic Labsagenticlabs.cominSeed

Agentic Labs provides a context engine and code knowledge base platform for AI teams to manage code, organize data, optimize prompts, and improve model performance through evaluation and reinforcement learning.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US

Maksim Ivanov(Founder)in

Co-investorsMaiora Rebel VenturesPioneerRebel FundTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorFellows+10 more

Alfiejoinalfie.comin𝕏Jun 2023 · $2.1Macquired by Knownwell

Alfie was an AI-powered clinical decision support platform for obesity and metabolic health management that analyzed patient medical history to recommend evidence-based treatment strategies.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York City, US

Alexander Singh(Founder)inHasan Syed(Founder)in

Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures LlcY CombinatorAF VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Nina CapitalPhoenix Fund

AlgoTestalgotest.inin𝕏Seed

AlgoTest provides algorithmic options trading technology to retail traders in India, giving them access to trading tools comparable to those used by institutional firms.

FintechDelhi, IN

Raghav Malik(Founder)in

Co-investorsBelvedere Strategic CapitalSoma CapitalY Combinator

Ancanaancana.coin𝕏Seed

Ancana operates a fractional co-ownership marketplace for vacation homes in Mexico and the United States, allowing multiple owners to share luxury properties.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityMérida, MX

Andres Barrios(Founder)inRyan Black(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator0BSCapria VenturesSoma CapitalStartupsVARIV+9 more

Andiandiai.comin𝕏Jan 2022

Andi AI is an AI-powered search engine that uses proprietary indexing technology to deliver search results with fact-verified answers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US

Angela Hoover(Founder)inJed White(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGaingelsBBQ CapitalAcacia Venture Capital PartnersBBQ Launcher Fund 0.1Eight Capital+4 more

Anfinanfin.vninJun 2022 · $4.8M

Anfin is a mobile investment platform that enables users to invest and earn returns, offering an AI-powered investment assistant called Anah to help optimize investment decisions.

FintechHo Chi Minh City, VN

Phuoc Tran(Founder)inChi Pham(Founder)Hiep Nguyen(Founder)Michael Do(Founder)

Co-investorsFirst Check VenturesR2 Venture PartnersRebel FundSprint VcY CombinatorAccel+12 more

AnythingLLManythingllm.comin𝕏Seed

AnythingLLM is a desktop and self-hosted application that enables users to chat with documents, use AI agents, and interact with large language models—all running locally and offline for privacy.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSLos Angeles, US

Timothy Carambat(Founder)in

Co-investorsFundersClubLeonis CapitalY CombinatorAlchemy VenturesNKM CapitalOrange DAO+2 more

Apply Designapplydesign.ioinSeed

Apply Design is an AI-powered virtual staging platform for real estate that automatically removes furniture from photos and generates photorealistic renders with customizable furniture and styling.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Asaf Amit(Founder)inYaniv Knoll(Founder)in

Co-investorsFusion VCUrban InnovationY CombinatorCabra VCCathexis VenturesCitrine Venture+3 more

AppXappx.co.ininSeed

AppX provides a SaaS platform that enables content creators and educators to build branded websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise.

Creator EconomyEdTechSaaSNew Delhi, IN

Sameer Sadana(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneerSprint VcTDV PartnersY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalJames Beshara Fund+3 more

Arcanerohanmehta.com𝕏SeedAcquired

This is the personal website of Rohan Mehta, a software engineer at OpenAI who previously founded a YC-backed startup and worked at Meta; it is not a company website.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerNew York City, US

Rohan Mehta(Founder)inLucas Switzer(Founder)in

Co-investorsRebel FundY CombinatorAccelAccel-KKRAmino CapitalCamford Capital+7 more

Argovoxargovox.comSeedDefunct

Argovox provides AI voice and text agents that conduct multi-turn billing and collection conversations with patients on behalf of healthcare providers to improve payment collection rates and revenue recovery.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSan Francisco, US

Noe Branagan(Founder)inLuis Pellerano(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalCresset CapitalDCA CapitalDot Slash Capital

Artifactartifact.engineerin𝕏

Artifact is a collaborative ECAD (electrical CAD) design tool for managing complex electrical systems.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew York City, US

Antony Samuel(Founder - CEO)inCorbin Klett(Founder)in

Co-investorsFloodgateMoonfire VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBoost VC+3 more

Artifactheyartifact.comin𝕏Defunct

Artifact captures and preserves personal stories and life narratives for families and individuals.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Ross Chanin(Founder)inMoncef Biaz(Founder)inMartin Gouy(Founder)inGeorge Quraishi(Founder)inAntony Samuel(Founder)inCorbin Klett(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzBamboo Capital PartnersFloodgateGMO VenturePartnersGV (Google Ventures)+7 more

Astorastor.appin𝕏Apr 2026 · $5M

Astor provides AI-powered investment advisory services for retail investors at all account sizes.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Bruno Koba(Founder)inDaniel Tulha Hochstetler(Founder)in

Co-investorsAurora CapitalMONASHEESY Combinator468 CapitalGilgamesh VenturesSunshine Lake

Atmanablockerx.net𝕏Nov 2021

BlockerX is a content-filtering software that blocks access to pornographic websites and custom sites across browsers, mobile apps, and devices.

ConsumerDubai, AE

Tejas Bala(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorPeterson Venture Partners

Automatrunautomat.comin𝕏Seed

Automat is an enterprise automation platform that uses AI techniques to automate business workflows.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Lucas Ochoa(Founder)inGautam Bose(Founder)in

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesInitialized CapitalK5 GlobalSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALY CombinatorDecent Capital+3 more

AviaryAIhelloaviary.aiinSeed

Aviary provides AI solutions for financial institutions and their customers, focusing on cost reduction, time savings, and engagement improvement in banking services.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSChicago, US

Blesson Abraham(Founder)inJay Patel(Founder)inJustin Dwyer(Co-founder/COO)inJulian Allen(Co-founder/CDO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorMedia Development Investment FundBuilders VCDavidovs Venture CollectiveSandhill (ex Stonks)

awenawen.aiin𝕏Seed

Awen is an AI platform that enables creative professionals to generate visual content including design, photography, and video from natural language conversations.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSParis, FR

Thibault Henriet(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorKima VenturesAvlok Capital

Axross Pte Ltdaxross.coinSeed

Axross provides AI-driven automated HVAC control systems for industrial facilities to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoTSingapore, SG

David Chew(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalFEBE VenturesIncisive VenturesLlama venturesMyAsiaVC+1 more

AYC Fundaycfund.cominSeed

AYC Fund is an AI-driven quantitative trading firm that combines machine-learning research and automated execution to manage private systematic investment programs for qualified clients in digital assets.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSeoul, KR

MJ Kim(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorOlive Tree CapitalAgrolimen VenturesJam FundPartech VenturesStrong Ventures, Llc+2 more

Badibadi.comin𝕏Jan 2019 · $30M

Badi is a marketplace for renting rooms in shared flats, allowing users to find compatible housemates and book accommodations through a secure payment system.

Marketplaces

Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes(Executive Officer, Director)Dela Requena(Executive Officer)inAlvaro C?rdoba(Executive Officer)Pablo P?rez(Executive Officer)Guillem Pons(Executive Officer)inAlberto Betella(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsMangrove Capital PartnersTarget GlobalAltaIR CapitalSantanderSpark Capital

Bakoolbakool.idinDec 2022

Bakool operates a group buying platform in Indonesia's tier 2 cities where customers purchase fresh produce through an agent network at prices below retail, with delivery included.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainJakarta, ID

Ivan Darmawan(Founder)inStephanie Wongsoredjo(Founder)in

Co-investorsSoma CapitalY CombinatorGlobal BrainInsignia Ventures PartnersKleiner Perkins

Baubapbaubap.comin𝕏Seed

Baubap is a regulated Mexican financial services company that provides microloans up to MXN 9,000 through a mobile app, using mobile-based evaluation rather than traditional credit history or income verification.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMexico City, MX

Roberto Salcedo(Founder)inLuis Villarreal(Founder)inRoberto Salcedo Nieto

Co-investors500 GlobalCathexis VenturesFuel Venture CapitalGrant Park VenturesNeer Venture PartnersPartners for Growth+8 more

Belugatrybeluga.aiin𝕏Seed

Beluga provides tools for measuring and executing creator marketing campaigns with automation similar to paid advertising platforms.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Fernando Young(Founder)inJack Swisher(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlast.ClubY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAnagram VenturesProCap VelocityTwenty Two Ventures

Bemlobemlo.cominSeed

Bemlo is a cloud-based staffing management platform for healthcare organizations that combines digital workforce scheduling with AI-driven scheduling optimization.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechHR TechSaaSStockholm, SE

Alexander Björkenstam(Founder)inEdvin Fernqvist(Founder)inAlfred Wahlforss(Founder)Frithiof Ekström(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorCrystal Towers CapitalLong Journey VenturesPeterson Venture PartnersVenture Investment Associates

Berryberryai.comin𝕏Seed

Berry is an AI revenue agent that automates customer success activities for enterprise SaaS companies, including renewal management, adoption guidance, and upsell/cross-sell identification.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ann Chan(Founder)in

Co-investorsMyelin VCPunch CapitalTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Y CombinatorDavidovs Venture CollectiveDVC+6 more

Better Opinionsbetteropinions.inin𝕏Jul 2022

Better Opinions operates a prediction market platform in India where users trade on the outcomes of everyday events across categories like sports, politics, and entertainment, with the goal of making trading more accessible and engaging than traditional stock markets.

ConsumerFintechGamingBengaluru, IN

SAMAY JAIN(Founder)inSoumyajit Das(Founder)in

Co-investorsDholakia VenturesMetaplanetTaurus VenturesY CombinatorDragon CapitalJames Beshara Fund+6 more

beU deliverybeudelivery.comin𝕏Seed

beU is an on-demand delivery app serving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that delivers food, groceries, medicine, parcels, and other goods from over 1,700 restaurants, shops, and pharmacies, typically within about 59 minutes.

ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesAddis Ababa, ET

Hao Zheng(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorCrossFundEight CapitalMiracle PlusTeam Ignite

Bigger Gamesbiggergames.cominJun 2025

Bigger Games develops mobile games, creating engaging gameplay experiences for players.

GamingIstanbul, TR

Kaan Karamancı(Founder)

Co-investorsIndex VenturesPlay VenturesDavid Helgason

Bimaplanbimaplan.coin𝕏

Bimaplan offers life and health insurance products tailored for low-income households in India, delivered through a mobile-first platform.

FintechInsurTechBengaluru, IN

Vikul Goyal(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalEmphasis VenturesGSF AcceleratorMAGIC FundSoma CapitalTitan Capital+9 more

Bitstackbitstack-app.comin𝕏Seed

Bitstack is a mobile application that enables automatic, low-friction bitcoin savings through recurring purchases and round-up features linked to users' bank accounts.

Crypto & Web3FintechParis, FR

Alexandre Roubaud(Founder)inKabir Sethi(Founder)in

Co-investors13books CapitalKima VenturesLightning VenturesSerenaSoma CapitalSTILLMARK+7 more

Blazeblaze.moneyin𝕏Seed

Blaze provides a digital payments and prepaid card platform for cross-border transfers and peer-to-peer transactions globally.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechMexico City, MX

Faiyam Rahman(Co-founder and CEO)inLuc Succès(Co-founder and CTO)in

Co-investorsRayo Capital GroupY CombinatorAct One VenturesGeneral CatalystTekedia Capital

Bluedotthebluedot.coin𝕏Seed

Bluedot provides a payment platform that consolidates charging transactions and expense tracking for electric vehicle owners and fleet operators.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Selinay Parlak(Founder)inFerhat Babacan(Founder)in

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCollaborative FundDorm RoomHeartfelt CapitalLeap Forward VenturesLobster Capital+14 more

Boardcaveboardcave.comin𝕏Seed

Boardcave operates an online retailer of surfing equipment and educational content for surfers of various skill levels.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesGold Coast, AU

Ryan Mets(Founder)inChris Greben(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Bondbondapp.ioin𝕏Seed

Bond builds an AI chief of staff application for executives and CEOs to manage their workflows, communications, and priorities across fragmented tools and information sources.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US

Chloe Samaha(Founder)inMatthew Bradley(Founder)Roy Ng(Founder)Yan Wu(Founder)

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersMyAsiaVCPioneerThe E14 FundY CombinatorCoatue Management+5 more

Boostlyboostly.cominSeed · Jan 2025

Boostly helps restaurants acquire new customers and build loyalty through personalized text offers, automated review generation, and ROI tracking.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSLehi, US

Shane Murphy(Founder)inMikey Murphy(Founder)in

BoardMatt Melymuka(Director)in

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesTrestle PartnersY CombinatorBeagle VenturesDragon CapitalPeakSpan Capital Partners+4 more

Booth AIbooth.aiin𝕏SeedAcquired

Booth AI provides an AI image generation platform that creates lifestyle product photos for e-commerce companies.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Nick Locascio(Founder)inIan Baldwin(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalY CombinatorCaffeinated CapitalCalm VenturesCapitalize VCFAST — by GETTYLAB+8 more

Botinbotin.appin𝕏SeedDefunct

Botin is a mobile investment platform serving Latin American consumers with access to US equities, cryptocurrencies, and other assets previously available primarily to institutional investors.

Crypto & Web3FintechSan José, CR

Robert Baron(Founder)inJames Jara(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesY CombinatorAngel Ventures MexicoLitquidity VenturesNewtopia VCPareto Holdings

Broadbroad.appin𝕏Seed

Broad is a fintech app that allows users to hold multiple currencies (British Pounds, Euros, US Dollars) and spend internationally using a physical or virtual card with real-time currency conversion and reduced fees.

FintechLondon, GB

Marcos Pileggi Filho(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorHarvard Management Company

Bueno Financebuenofinanceinc.cominSeedacquired by Better place

Bueno Finance offers a digital credit card accessible via UPI, targeting credit-building for underserved users in India.

FintechGurugram, IN

Saurav Gandhi(Founder)inSandeep Arora(Founder)in

Co-investorsSoma CapitalVentureSouqY CombinatorAmino CapitalGoat CapitalJam Fund+1 more

Cactusoncactus.comin𝕏Seed

Cactus automates lead response and customer re-engagement for home service businesses, ensuring calls are answered within 60 seconds and dormant CRM contacts are converted into repeat bookings.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ajith Govind(Co-Founder & CEO)inAvinash Joshi(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBlast.ClubInvestorXMaiora Rebel VenturesMarketplacePioneerTaurus Ventures+28 more

Cambiocambio.aiinFeb 2024 · $3M

Cambio provides a platform for sustainability compliance, reporting, and retrofit planning across commercial real estate portfolios.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSan Francisco, US

Leia de Guzman(Founder)inStephanie Grayson(Founder)inKevin Hartley(Sole Manager of the Issuer)inLeon(Head of Engineering)inDaniel Samper Pizano(Founder)Patricia Lara Salive(Founder)

Co-investorsAdverb VenturesavraCollaborative FundMaverick VenturesPear VCPeterson Ventures+12 more

Cambiocambiogroup.cominFeb 2024 · $3M

Cambio is a leading provider of electronic health record systems and eHealth solutions in the Nordic region, serving healthcare professionals and regions across Sweden.

Cloud ComputingDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSweden, SE

Rami Avidan(Chief Executive Officer)inJenny Styren(Chief Marketing & Communication Officer)inArash Noujoumi(Chief Operational Officer)inMaria Nylén(Chief People Success Officer)inCecilia Täkte(Chief Commercial Officer)inTomas Block(Chief Product Officer, Chief Medical Officer & Deputy CEO)in

Co-investorsInvestcorpAdverb VenturesBuildersDVCLeonis InvestissementMaverick Ventures+2 more

Candletrycandle.appin𝕏Seed

Candle is a mobile app designed for couples that provides daily games, conversation prompts, date ideas, and shared memory storage to strengthen romantic relationships.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Alex Ruber(Founder)inParth Chopra(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorDG Daiwa VenturesPioneerProgressionRaineValor Equity Partners+5 more

CAPSULEshopcapsule.aiSeedDefunct

A mobile app that lets users capture screenshots of items from social media and automatically locates purchasable versions across the internet using image recognition technology.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Michele Van Ruiten(Founder)inKelsey Pedersen(Founder)inChamp Bennett(Founder)Eric Kinariwala(Founder)Joseph Jorgensen(Founder)

Co-investorsTDK VenturesY CombinatorArray Ventures Management LlcBloomberg BetaFFG Venture Business PartnersFlucas Ventures+11 more

Cash Flow Portalcashflowportal.cominSeed · Nov 2021

Cash Flow Portal provides a unified platform for fund managers to handle investor relations, fund administration, distributions, and LP communications in a single system.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesPropTechSaaSSeattle, US

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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How many investments has Goodwater Capital made?
Goodwater Capital has 411 tracked investments, 28 of which have exited, including 30 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Goodwater Capital invest at?
Goodwater Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Goodwater Capital's typical check size?
Goodwater Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
What sectors does Goodwater Capital focus on?
Goodwater Capital focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Social.
Where is Goodwater Capital located?
Goodwater Capital is headquartered in Burlingame, US.
Does Goodwater Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Goodwater Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Goodwater Capital co-invest with?
Goodwater Capital most often shares deals with G Squared, General Catalyst, HongShan Capital Group, among 44 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 134

$100K – $10M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
MyAsiaVC

MyAsiaVC is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders across Asia, positioning itself as a hands-on partner that supports visionary builders. It also runs an AI & Robotics Fund.

Gaingels

Gaingels is a large venture investor that co-invests alongside lead VCs in companies committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, while advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and equity of access in venture capital.

$200K – $500K
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Partech Ventures

Partech is a global venture capital firm supporting founders across multiple continents and investment stages through dedicated teams and funds.

$200K – $50M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$100K – $50M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.

$1M – $5M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$500K – $100M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
▶122 more co-investors

Coinbase VenturesKhosla VenturesFelicis VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Menlo VenturesBetter CapitalSV AngelCoatue ManagementPantera CapitalHustle FundKima VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersNotable CapitalBoxGroupDST GlobalUnion Square Ventures (USV)Precursor VenturesDCM VenturesOwl VenturesAmasiaIncisive VenturesFounders FundLong Journey VenturesSpark CapitalGoat CapitalFirstMark CapitalNextView VenturesRibbit CapitalLeft Lane CapitalScrum VenturesAmity VenturesBroadhaven Capital PartnersBackend CapitalSemperVirens Venture CapitalGreylock PartnersUncork CapitalStreamlined VenturesSOSVRRE VenturesFloodgateSouth Park CommonsSaga VenturesDreamers VCSerena VenturesNyca PartnersRocketship.vcDawn CapitalKaszek VenturesXfundMangrove Capital PartnersLearn CapitalStanford UniversityFoundersGlade Brook Capital PartnersLearnStartBAI capitalCraft VenturesRedpoint VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Battery VenturesMayfield FundAME Cloud VenturesOak HC/FTFreestyle CapitalAccel-KKRCota CapitalBowery CapitalVibe CapitalLightbankWinklevoss CapitalAwesome People VenturesEntrée CapitalCoinFundPolychain CapitalValar Ventures LlcDragonflyTusk Venture PartnersWhite Star CapitalVenture HighwaysequelVista Venture PartnersAlpine VenturesFOG VenturesLeta CapitalSource Code CapitalINCE CapitalADB VenturesUnknown VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSlow VenturesHCVCMadrona Venture GroupBanana CapitalBitkraft Esports VenturesShasta VenturesBallistic VenturesScribble Ventures2xNFreigeist CapitalUpside PartnershipMarcy Venture PartnersNotation CapitalActive CapitalPrimitive VenturesKyber Knight CapitalMysten LabsMarket One CapitalEqual VenturesGnosis DAOArboretum VenturesBorderless VentureV3 VenturesNew Leaf Venture PartnersTRANSCEND5Y CapitalIntuition CapitalLvlUp VenturesOsney CapitalQuake CapitalStartup Capital VenturesFlight Deck CapitalVisible Hands

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