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 Education

WiseGuru

Venture Round in 2022
Operator of learning application intended to simplify English and personality development. The company uses a hybrid platform of live classes from certified expert trainers and self-paced learning through applications that use audio-visual techniques, enabling users to learn in a fun and engaging way.

YousicPlay

Venture Round in 2022
Yousicplay is a music e-learning platform designed to facilitate music education through accessible instruction from celebrity musicians and experienced college instructors. The platform offers segmented video lessons and customized curriculums that cater to various skill levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced. It incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to enhance the learning experience, providing students with immediate feedback similar to a traditional classroom setting. Additionally, Yousicplay includes resources such as PDF workbooks with music notation and practice guides, enabling students to learn the fundamentals of popular musical instruments in a convenient and engaging manner.

Studyverse

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Studyverse enables students to create virtual study rooms to help them study and chill in peace, with friends, classmates, and study buddies. To improve students' focus, Studyverse employs scientific methods such as social accountability and mimicry. Students can use Studyverse to personalize their study environment.

Kitalulus

Series A in 2022
KitaLulus enables users to take relevant courses and build professional networks before applying for jobs in its app. It counts logistics firm J&T Express, food startup Hangry, and pharmacy chain Apotek K-24 as its clients.

HelloSubs

Venture Round in 2022
HelloSubs is the future of substitute teaching. We ensure schools & districts have the coverage they need while providing great opportunities to new, and experienced substitute teachers.

Leland

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals. The company's platform specializes in navigating career transitions and assists students in receiving custom mentorship and guidance to build skills to reach their full potential, enabling career enthusiasts to find a coach that fits their budget, background, and goals.

Gamestry

Venture Round in 2022
Gamestry eSports, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company established in 2018 that specializes in providing online training courses for electronic games. The company offers eSports classes designed for students of varying skill levels, featuring instruction from top-tier professionals in the field. Through its platform, Gamestry aims to enhance players' skills and knowledge in competitive gaming.

Ender

Seed Round in 2022
Ender is a venture-backed startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing employability for children before they reach adulthood. The company has developed a competition platform that incentivizes kids to build apps, games, websites, and other real-world projects by offering cash prizes. This innovative learn-to-earn model allows children to create a portfolio while earning money, fostering both skill development and financial literacy. With a team of dedicated professionals from the fields of game development, education, engineering, and design, Ender aims to empower the next generation through practical experience and competitive engagement.

Forte

Seed Round in 2022
Forte is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on enhancing online music education through its innovative platform. The company aims to expand access to high-quality music instruction by utilizing advanced audio and video conferencing technology specifically designed for music lessons. Forte's platform features industry-leading audio quality, which allows students to engage more effectively with trusted music teachers, thereby improving the overall learning experience. By prioritizing accessibility and quality, Forte seeks to make music education more widely available to learners everywhere.

Empowerly

Venture Round in 2021
Empowerly, Inc. is an online platform that provides personalized college counseling and career guidance services to students in grades 7 through 12, as well as transfer and graduate students. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a managed marketplace where students can receive 1-on-1 advice tailored to their individual needs. Its team-based human intelligence model connects students with experts in college admissions and career planning, helping them navigate the complexities of the application process and improve their chances of acceptance into their desired universities and internships. Formerly known as Synocate, Empowerly aims to empower students worldwide by providing them with the necessary guidance and recommendations for their academic and professional futures.

Learnfully

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an artificial intelligence-driven content platform designed for neurodiverse learners' learning needs. The company's platform offers an analytic engine that takes information, responses, and measurable impressions to create and maintain each user's profile, and also goals and progress are displayed clearly, enabling learners to achieve their goals with fewer delays, frustration, and cost.

Breakthru

Seed Round in 2021
SportsHi connects student-athletes to colleges and amazing opportunities like scholarships. Our mission is to encourage high school students to play sports by creating a community where all student-athletes can grow. We know the positive impact high school sports can have in the classroom and in your day-to-day life. By creating SportsHi, we want to send more of our youth to higher education.

Teachmint

Series B in 2021
Teachmint Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2020 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a comprehensive online teaching platform designed for educators to conduct live classes and engage with students. The platform offers features such as two-way streaming video, attendance marking, content creation, and assessment tools, enabling a seamless digital experience for both teachers and learners. It is a mobile-first application that allows tutors to manage their tutoring operations, including creating video doubt sessions at their convenience. Teachmint aims to make online education accessible by simplifying the teacher-student connection, and it has gained the trust of over 100,000 teachers across more than 1,000 cities in India within a short period. The company targets a significant untapped market in online education, which is expected to grow substantially in the coming years.

Gamestry

Seed Round in 2021
Gamestry eSports, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company established in 2018 that specializes in providing online training courses for electronic games. The company offers eSports classes designed for students of varying skill levels, featuring instruction from top-tier professionals in the field. Through its platform, Gamestry aims to enhance players' skills and knowledge in competitive gaming.

Class101

Series B in 2021
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in offering a wide range of hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the platform provides users with access to online video courses across various categories, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, music production, and cooking. By connecting learners with practitioners in their respective fields, Class101 enables individuals to acquire new skills and pursue hobbies from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for traditional classroom settings.

Strive Education

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Strive teaches K12 math through code via live 1-1 online classes. Strive classes provide students with code games and visualizations that are aligned to their school math syllabus, in the process, kids learn the most valuable skill in the 21st century which are related to coding.

Novakid

Series B in 2021
NovaKid Inc. is an online English school headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializing in early English language education for children. Founded in 2017, the platform connects students with native-speaking certified teachers for individual lessons, enhancing language skills through remote practice. In addition to live instruction, NovaKid incorporates AI-powered games and training applications that promote speaking and comprehension by utilizing authentic English content. The company serves a diverse student base across more than 30 countries, with a significant presence in Europe and the MENA region, particularly in Poland, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Russia. NovaKid aims to provide an engaging and effective learning experience for young learners worldwide.

Kidato

Seed Round in 2021
Kidato is an online school for K-12 kids with a vision to provide a high-quality, affordable education to the growing middle class in Africa. Kidato has student:teacher ratios of 1:5 and intergrates extracurriculum activities for socilisation

Pragmatic Leaders

Seed Round in 2021
Pragmatic Leaders is an e-learning platform based in San Francisco, California, focused on providing case-based product management courses for mid-career professionals. Established in 2018, the company operates on three main pillars: Educate, Engage, and Employ. The Educate pillar offers structured training designed to prepare future product managers, while Engage fosters a community that facilitates quick solutions through targeted Q&A, effectively reducing the learning curve for participants. The Employ pillar assists individuals in transitioning smoothly into product management roles, addressing the industry's growing demand for skilled talent. By offering a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional MBA programs, Pragmatic Leaders aims to help professionals enhance their skills and adapt to the evolving landscape of technology and product management.

Grasshopper

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of an ed-tech platform intended to help kids discover their passions through in-person learning experiences that happen at home. The company provides teachers at home with all the resources & inspiration according to kids' needs, enabling parents with easy scheduling and also teachers, who use the platform to earn income by sharing their skills.
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