Goodwater Capital

Goodwater is a venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting consumer technology startups. Goodwater aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by providing the necessary capital and resources to help them solve significant problems and develop their businesses. The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including housing, financial services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and entertainment, with the intention of empowering innovative companies that are reshaping consumer experiences. Goodwater Capital manages its investments through funds that can allocate substantial amounts to individual companies, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the consumer technology landscape.

Jing Cao

Investor

Timothy Chang

Investor

Alex Chen

Investor

Chi-Hua Chien

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Kate Cobb

Investor

Anna Consani

Investor

Jordan Dale

Investor

Kanishk Desai

Investor

Robert Farb

Investor

Patrick Granahan

Investor

Daryl Hansen

Investor

Alden Harwood

Investor

Sophie Hoffman

Investor

Coddy Johnson

Partner

Hatim Ketty

Partner

Hatim Khety

Partner

Eric J. Kim

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Soobin Kim

Investor

Danielle Kling

Operating Partner

Nicholas Kridler

Investor

Jessica Lee

Investor

Adam Levinson

Investor

Yao Li

Principal

Olivia Li

Investor

Nikhil Lingireddy

Investor

Jin Suk Oh

Partner

Karthika Purushothaman

Investor

Scott Shiao

Principal, Investment Team

Vivek Subramanian

Partner and Chief Product Officer

Nathan Tien

Principal

Matt Turk

Investor

Past deals in Banks

mewt

Seed Round in 2022
Mewt is a fintech company based in Bangalore, India, founded in 2021, that aims to simplify business banking for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It offers a banking platform that consolidates accounts from state-run banks, private banks, and neo banks into a single super account. This enables businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently, facilitating quick transfers and seamless payment acceptance through a proprietary QR code system. Mewt's platform also allows businesses to track their loans and payments conveniently while offering rewards for card transactions, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Pigeon

Seed Round in 2022
Pigeon Loans is a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates loans between family, friends, and loved ones. The platform provides their users the ability to generate legal contracts, make online payments, store loan documentation, enable automatic bank withdrawals, and make international transactions, all in an easy to use interface. Pigeon Loans was founded by Brian Bristol and Anna Matilde Tanga in 2020 and is based in San Diego, CA, USA.

Onyx Private

Seed Round in 2022
Onyx Private is a modern and more accessible private bank for the new generation of young professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. We offer a premium and digital banking experience with a white-glove concierge service for all your personal finance, wealth and lifestyle needs.

Beem

Seed Round in 2022
Line Financial is a Public Benefit Corporation that delivers revolving lines of credit on its app as well as at online and in-store essential shopping destinations like pharmacies, grocery stores and more without credit-history, pay-slips, or credit-scores. Line is eliminating FICO, Credit and all other types of cards that don't belong in a post COVID world.

Stablegains

Seed Round in 2022
Stablegains operates an online financial platform designed to help individuals and businesses earn high interest on their cash through decentralized finance (DeFi). By leveraging the continuous and efficient nature of DeFi, the company provides a straightforward savings tool that allows users to access digital lending markets and generate passive income. Stablegains focuses on identifying the safest and most effective earning strategies within the DeFi landscape, making these opportunities accessible to a broad audience. The platform aims to optimize capital utilization, helping users achieve their financial objectives in a user-friendly environment.

Kyash

Series D in 2022
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

Soon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The GratiFi platform delivers an all-in-one fintech solution that balances spend, save, and invest through monthly cash flow. GratiFi simplifies your financial life by pairing deposits with investments, spend with liquidation, and savings with realized gains. Make your spending money go further and invest smarter, just by using GratiFi’s free smart debit account.

Monzo

Series H in 2022
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Finch

Seed Round in 2022
Finch is a financial technology company that offers an online trading platform designed to simplify the investment process for users. Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Finch allows individuals to earn investment returns by automatically allocating their balances into a diversified portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tailored to their unique risk profiles. This approach ensures that users' entire balances are consistently working for them from the outset, regardless of the amount. Additionally, Finch provides instant access to funds, including the invested portions, enabling users to manage their money without significant changes to their existing financial habits.

Union54

Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API designed for fintech companies and corporates, enabling them to issue debit cards to their customers without relying on traditional banks or credit card processors. The company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement, streamlining the card issuance process. In addition to its card issuing capabilities, Union54 also offers secure messaging and payment systems aimed at both civilian and government use. Its software includes an integrated wallet and an API for developing secure chat applications, allowing clients to create applications that facilitate secure communication and transactions. This dual focus on payment solutions and secure messaging positions Union54 as a versatile player in the financial technology landscape.

Fingo Africa

Seed Round in 2021
Fingo is a fintech startup providing digital banking services for youth. services include current accounts, money transfers, bill payments, etc., it features link-based payments, saving goals, and real-time transactions.

Baubap

Venture Round in 2021
Baubap is a developer of a microlending financial platform focused on providing personal loans. The platform allows customers to access instant loans through a user-friendly application, eliminating the need for extensive documentation and complex procedures. This streamlined process enables users to apply for loans conveniently, anytime and anywhere, enhancing accessibility to financial support.

Honest

Series A in 2021
Honestbank is a financial services provider based in Singapore.

NextPay

Seed Round in 2021
NextPay is an alternative to bank accounts for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Its platform enables companies to collect customer payments via digital invoices, manage their cash, and pay their employees, suppliers, or bills in batches to any bank or e-wallet.

Z1

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a financial application designed to offer digital banking services for teenagers and young adults. The company's application offers financial education, gamification, and digital banking cards, enabling users to manage and spend their money responsibly and without hidden fees.

Kashin

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kashin is a microlending application that provides small loans to underbanked individuals. The platform assesses risk by utilizing social reputation scores and smartphone-based variables. Users have the ability to increase their credit limits and lower interest rates based on their credit behavior and the actions of their first-degree referrals. This approach aims to enhance access to credit for those who may have limited options in traditional lending markets.

Broad

Seed Round in 2021
Broad, founded in 2019, aims to facilitate access to the international financial market for Brazilians and Latin Americans through a straightforward and user-friendly platform. The company offers a multi-currency account and card, designed to support seamless transactions across borders. By leveraging technology, Broad eliminates fees associated with financial transactions, empowering users with enhanced functionality and control over their finances. This innovative approach not only simplifies the process of managing multiple currencies but also enhances the overall experience of spending money abroad.

NextPay

Pre Seed Round in 2021
NextPay is an alternative to bank accounts for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Its platform enables companies to collect customer payments via digital invoices, manage their cash, and pay their employees, suppliers, or bills in batches to any bank or e-wallet.

Bling

Series A in 2021
Bling is a budgeting application aimed at enhancing financial health by offering users innovative tools and insights. It provides up to €100 instantly for various personal needs, helping individuals manage their finances more effectively. The app features anti-overdraft alerts, direct bank balance notifications, and cash flow predictions, allowing users to monitor their spending habits closely. By informing users when to limit expenses or suggesting alternatives to avoid overdrafts, Bling helps prevent financial strain at the end of the month. This approach seeks to offer healthy financial management solutions rather than the punitive measures often associated with traditional banking practices.

Monzo

Series G in 2021
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Stash

Series G in 2021
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

RiseFi

Seed Round in 2020
RiseFi's mission was to find a financially inclusive path to building credit.

Monzo

Series G in 2020
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Stash

Series F in 2020
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Kyash

Series C in 2020
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

Kyash

Series B in 2019
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

Monzo

Series F in 2019
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Stash

Series E in 2019
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Tide

Convertible Note in 2018
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

Monzo

Series E in 2018
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Stash

Series D in 2018
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Monzo

Series D in 2017
Monzo Bank Limited is a digital-only bank based in London, United Kingdom, offering a range of financial services including current accounts, savings accounts, overdrafts, and loans for both individuals and businesses. Established in 2015 and rebranded from FOCUS FS LIMITED in 2016, Monzo focuses on providing an efficient online banking experience through its mobile application, catering to tech-savvy customers who prefer managing their finances without traditional bank branches. The platform allows users to spend, save, and manage their money seamlessly, with real-time balance updates, intelligent notifications, and comprehensive tracking of transactions. Monzo aims to serve as a central hub for users' financial activities, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Stash

Series C in 2017
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Stash

Series B in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Stash

Series A in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.

Stash

Seed Round in 2016
Stash Financial Inc., based in New York, operates a digital investing and banking platform designed to make personal finance accessible for everyday Americans. Established in 2015, Stash offers a mobile application that consolidates banking, investing, and financial advice, facilitating budgeting, saving, and retirement planning. The platform allows users to create personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors, with the option to purchase fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds without additional trading commissions. By simplifying the investment process, Stash has enabled over 5 million individuals to work towards their financial goals and enhance their wealth-building potential.
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