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Goodwater Capital

Burlingame, California · Invests in North America; Asia; Europe; LATAM; MENA; US · Website

Series ASeries BGrowthPre-SeedSeedConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageTravel & HospitalityMedia & EntertainmentGamingFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthEdTechReal Estate & PropTechHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

Consumer technology has the power to measurably improve billions of lives across the globe. We invest in exceptional entrepreneurs building digital utilities that provide better access to housing, healthcare, food, financial services, transportation, education, and entertainment globally.

Likely not a fit for

B2B enterprise software, infrastructure/developer tools, pure hardware plays, companies without global scaling potential

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$3.9B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

9 contacts on file

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Chi-Hua Chien

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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c•••@go•••.com

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Eric Kim

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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Coddy Johnson

PartnerPartner

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Vivek Subramanian

PartnerPartner & Chief Product Officer

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Jin Oh

PartnerPartner

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Brooke Beck

PartnerPartner & Head of Investor Relations

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Scott James

Platform & OpsPartner & COO

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Barrett Parkman

PrincipalVice Pesident

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r•••@gm•••.com

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Scott Shiao

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Portfolio

ZeptoEcommerce Marketplaces

Zepto is revolutionizing the way India shops with a focus on speed, offering 10-minute delivery for a wide range of products.

Weee!Ecommerce Marketplaces

America’s largest online Asian supermarket, providing access to a wide range of Asian groceries and products.

TossFintech Payments

Toss is a financial super app that simplifies managing personal finance, offering services such as money transfers, loan recommendations, credit score monitoring, and investment options all in one platform.

MonzoFintech Payments

Monzo is a digital bank based in the UK that offers a range of financial services including personal and business banking, savings accounts, investments, and loans. Known for its user-friendly app, Monzo aims to provide transparency in banking and innovative features to help users manage their finances effectively.

CoupangEcommerce Marketplaces

Coupang is a U.S. technology and Fortune 150 company that is shaping the future of global commerce, focusing on revolutionizing everyday lives for customers through innovative e-commerce solutions.

KakaoConsumer Apps Social

Kakao is a South Korean internet company that provides various services including communication, entertainment, and business solutions, leveraging advanced technologies like AI.

TikTokConsumer Apps Social

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover short videos, fostering creativity and community engagement.

SpotifyMedia Entertainment

Spotify is a leading global audio streaming service with millions of users and subscribers. It offers access to millions of songs and podcasts.

Twitter / XMedia Entertainment

X Corp. is the parent company of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), focusing on social media and communication services.

FacebookConsumer Apps Social

Meta Platforms is building technology that connects people, interests, and experiences, evolving from Facebook to include apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and moving towards immersive mixed reality experiences.

ScopelyGaming

Scopely is a global interactive mobile-first video game company founded in 2011, dedicated to expanding the possibilities of play through diverse gaming experiences. With a proprietary technology platform called Playgami, Scopely creates engaging games that inspire community and connection among players worldwide.

PhotomathEdtech

Photomath is a math help app that provides step-by-step solutions to math problems, helping learners, parents, and teachers understand math concepts through a user-friendly interface.

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Goodwater Capital Research Investment Thesis Goodwater Capital is the world's largest venture capital platform exclusively focused on consumer technology investments. Founded in 2014 by Chi-Hua Chien and Eric Kim, the firm operates on a mission to empower exceptional entrepreneurs everywhere to change the world for good. Their core thesis centers on the belief that consumer technology has the powe

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