Goodwater Capital

Founded in 2014, Goodwater Capital is a venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California. It invests in early-stage consumer technology companies, empowering exceptional entrepreneurs to solve pressing problems and create global impact.

Jing Cao

Investor

Timothy Chang

Investor

Chi-Hua Chien

Managing Partner

Kate Cobb

Investor

Anna Consani

Investor

Past deals in South Korea

Bosalpim

Seed Round in 2022
Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Bosalpim

Venture Round in 2022
Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Meraki Place

Venture Round in 2022
Meraki Place is a digital healthcare startup headquartered in Seoul. It offers remote medical services via its mobile application, facilitating patient-doctor matching, non-face-to-face treatment, prescriptions, and safe drug delivery.

Doctornow

Series B in 2022
Doctornow is a leading digital healthcare platform in South Korea and the pioneer of the nation's first remote medical consultations & drug delivery services. Doctornow offers a range of services, including medical AI assessments and real-time consultations with medical practitioners.

Orbis AI

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2016, Orbis AI Inc. specializes in developing human-friendly AI communication systems. Its flagship platform, LOVO, offers real-time voice creation, replication, and conversion services for content creators, enabling them to produce authentic and engaging audio content efficiently.

Valla Lab

Seed Round in 2022
Valla Lab operates an online-to-offline makeup platform in Korea that connects users with makeup artists for makeup know-how and cosmetic recommendations. The platform includes an AI-driven database of beauty information created by beauty creators and makeup artists, enabling personalized beauty content curation and tailored recommendations for clients.

Karrot Market

Series D in 2021
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Valla Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Valla Lab operates an online-to-offline makeup platform in Korea that connects users with makeup artists for makeup know-how and cosmetic recommendations. The platform includes an AI-driven database of beauty information created by beauty creators and makeup artists, enabling personalized beauty content curation and tailored recommendations for clients.

NextChapter

Seed Round in 2021
NextChapter is a digital commerce platform based in Seoul, Korea, founded in 2021 by Joshua Kwon and Jay Chung. The company focuses on acquiring and operating online native brands that are primarily found on e-commerce platforms like Coupang and Naver. NextChapter aims to support small and medium-sized private label brands that have potential for growth but struggle with operational challenges and capital requirements. By providing resources and expertise, the company enables these brands to scale effectively, allowing brand owners to expand their businesses and achieve capital gains. NextChapter is backed by several investment firms, including BlueRun Ventures and Goodwater Capital.

Dongnae

Seed Round in 2020
Dongnae is a real estate platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company aims to transform the rental experience by offering products such as Dongnae FLEX and Dongnae PLUS, which provide renters with financial freedom through low security deposits and flexible lease terms. Dongnae's platform connects users with curated homes and services, facilitating a more efficient search for suitable rental properties based on individual needs. By leveraging technology and expertise from the fields of finance and real estate, Dongnae seeks to enhance the quality of life for renters and change perceptions about renting in Korea.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2020
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Spoon Labs

Series B in 2019
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2019
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Toss

Series E in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Spoon Labs

Series B in 2018
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

Toss

Series D in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Toss

Series C in 2017
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Toss

Series B in 2016
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Venticake

Venture Round in 2015
Venticake Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a company that specializes in developing photography applications. The flagship product, Retrica, allows users to capture and enhance their everyday moments, offering features that enable them to save and share their photographs without restrictions. The app is designed to help individuals preserve their memories beautifully, facilitating a seamless sharing experience. Through its innovative approach to photography, Venticake aims to enhance the way people document and remember their lives.
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