Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital, established in 2014 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, is a venture capital firm dedicated to empowering exceptional entrepreneurs globally. They focus on early-stage investments in consumer technology companies, aiming to solve pressing problems and transform the global economy. Their mission is to measurably improve billions of lives by supporting entrepreneurs who are building products and platforms that consumers love.

Chi-Hua Chien

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Daryl Hansen

Investor

Sophie Hoffman

Investor

Coddy Johnson

Partner

Hatim Khety

Venture Investor

Danielle Kling

Operating Partner

Adam Levinson

Vice President of Investing Platform

Yao Li

Principal

Jin Suk Oh

Partner

Barrett Parkman

Vice President, Portfolio Services

Scott Shiao

Principal, Investment Team

Vivek Subramanian

Chief Product Officer and Partner

Nathan Tien

Principal

Past deals in Search Engine

iMotorbike

Series A in 2023
iMotorbike is the leading online e-commerce platform for motorbikes in Southeast Asia, offering a diverse range of products including motorcycles, parts, and accessories. The marketplace aims to revolutionize motorcycle sales by providing an extensive selection of brands and models, along with a user-friendly search engine to help customers find motorcycles based on specific criteria such as make, model, and location. In addition to facilitating the purchase of motorbikes, iMotorbike enhances the user experience by offering services like insurance and financing, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for motorbike enthusiasts, owners, and professionals. The platform is dedicated to delivering a fast, secure, and straightforward online experience, distinguishing itself in the competitive market.

Poly

Seed Round in 2022
Poly is building a better cloud hosting service for your personal files and media, that lets you search in intuitive natural language, browse and tag things, and sync from your favorite AI services. All with a tool that feels fast and native.

Andi

Seed Round in 2022
Andi is developing a next-generation search engine that emphasizes visual, conversational, and factually accurate results. Recognizing the issues in traditional search, which often inundates users with advertisements, clickbait, and spam, Andi has introduced a pioneering conversational search assistant powered by generative AI. This innovative platform allows users to receive clear summaries and relevant answers, akin to interacting with a knowledgeable friend. It is designed to be free for everyone, ensuring an ad-free and completely anonymous experience without personal data tracking. Users can access a streamlined search experience that prioritizes their needs while safeguarding their privacy.

Brain Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Brain Technologies, founded in 2015, is an artificial intelligence and interface company that focuses on enhancing human-computer interaction. The company has developed an AI-powered search engine platform that utilizes natural language processing and a generative interface, enabling users to interact with technology more intuitively by speaking or typing commands. This approach allows users to efficiently access the appropriate applications for their tasks, reducing screen clutter. In 2016, Brain pioneered one-shot learning in natural language processing, which has since become foundational in many popular language models. Building on this innovation, the company introduced Natural AI, the first consumer generative interface, in 2020. Most recently, in 2024, Brain unveiled a groundbreaking app-less smartphone at Mobile World Congress in collaboration with a leading mobile network operator, further demonstrating its commitment to making software more accessible and user-friendly.
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