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

Partner

Eric J. Kim

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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 Food

Zepto

Series F in 2024
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in delivering daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps within a short timeframe. Utilizing a network of hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and grocery products, which customers can conveniently order through its app or website. The company's service aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing quick access to essential items, catering to the needs of consumers in the retail, food and beverage, and logistics sectors. Zepto's focus on rapid delivery and a diverse product range positions it as a significant player in the online grocery market.

Zepto

Series E in 2023
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in delivering daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps within a short timeframe. Utilizing a network of hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and grocery products, which customers can conveniently order through its app or website. The company's service aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing quick access to essential items, catering to the needs of consumers in the retail, food and beverage, and logistics sectors. Zepto's focus on rapid delivery and a diverse product range positions it as a significant player in the online grocery market.

Zepto

Series E in 2023
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in delivering daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps within a short timeframe. Utilizing a network of hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and grocery products, which customers can conveniently order through its app or website. The company's service aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing quick access to essential items, catering to the needs of consumers in the retail, food and beverage, and logistics sectors. Zepto's focus on rapid delivery and a diverse product range positions it as a significant player in the online grocery market.

Pinemelon

Venture Round in 2023
Pinemelon is a vertically integrated online grocery platform that connects consumers with local farmers and shops to facilitate same-day delivery of fresh products. Launched in Denver, Colorado, in April 2022, the platform offers a diverse selection of items, including vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and beverages, promoting sustainable and healthy purchasing options. Founded by Alexey Lee, a seasoned entrepreneur with a history of building successful e-commerce ventures, Pinemelon aims to create a global network for local food systems, with plans to expand into over 30 mid-size cities across the United States.

Bakool

Seed Round in 2022
Bakool is an online platform specializing in food and grocery delivery. The company provides a wide range of everyday necessities, including basic food items, snacks, household products, cosmetics, personal care items, milk, processed goods, beverages, and products for children. By operating hyperlocal warehouses in less densely populated areas, Bakool aims to facilitate quick, safe, and convenient access to daily needs, allowing customers to shop from the comfort of their homes.

Pet's Table

Seed Round in 2022
Pet's Table is a subscription-based company focused on providing fresh, healthy food for dogs. It offers customizable meal plans using human-grade ingredients, cooked at optimal temperatures to preserve nutrients. The meals are tailored to individual dogs' nutritional needs based on vet-formulated recipes. Pet's Table delivers these meals directly to customers' homes, catering to busy pet owners who seek transparency and convenience in their pets' diets.

Perfekto

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Perfekto is an innovative online retail platform focused on delivering subscription-based boxes of imperfect produce to consumers in Latin America. The company curates and sells fruits and vegetables that may be deformed, disproportionate, or slightly damaged, yet retain the same taste and freshness as their aesthetically perfect counterparts. By providing these products, Perfekto not only offers a sustainable alternative to conventional grocery shopping but also fosters a community of conscientious consumers who prioritize quality and flavor over appearance. This model effectively reduces food waste while making fresh produce accessible to a broader audience.

Buncha

Venture Round in 2022
Buncha is a grocery delivery app that connects local neighborhoods with nearby merchants for weekly deliveries of groceries and restaurant products. The platform is designed to facilitate commerce through a hyperlocal, peer-to-peer marketplace, allowing consumers to conveniently access essential items in real-time. Buncha emphasizes eco-friendly delivery routes, enhancing the sustainability of its operations while ensuring that customers receive their orders efficiently. By fostering direct connections between consumers and local businesses, Buncha aims to streamline the grocery shopping experience and support community commerce.

WellEasy

Venture Round in 2022
WellEasy is an online grocery store established in 2021 that focuses on offering a wide selection of healthy and organic products. The platform allows members to shop based on their lifestyle choices and dietary preferences, including options such as vegan, keto, and gluten-free. WellEasy provides a diverse range of products across various categories, including food and drink, supplements, body care, and items for babies and kids, as well as home and beauty products. By prioritizing health-conscious living, WellEasy aims to redefine the shopping experience for consumers seeking quality organic items.

FoodCourt

Pre Seed Round in 2022
FoodCourt is an on-demand food delivery application that provides users with access to a selection of top food delivery brands and shops. The platform is designed to enhance convenience by allowing customers to order meals and drinks directly to their doorsteps. By utilizing virtual restaurants and dark stores, FoodCourt aims to make quality food and essential convenience goods accessible across Africa. The application focuses on popular food and convenience categories, curating a diverse range of options for its users.

Waysia

Series A in 2022
Waysia is a company that has developed an online platform for ordering and delivering food, specifically focusing on Asian cuisine. The application provides customers with access to a variety of authentic Asian dishes from different restaurants, as well as the option to order household groceries and ingredients related to Asian cooking. By facilitating the ordering process with a user-friendly interface, Waysia aims to enhance the culinary experience by making it convenient for customers to enjoy diverse Asian flavors and ingredients from the comfort of their homes.

Sonoma

Venture Round in 2022
Sonoma Market, established in São Paulo, Brazil in 2018, operates an online marketplace connecting local farmers, artisanal producers, and specialized importers with customers seeking high-quality food and beverages. The company facilitates immediate delivery of curated products through its platform, aiming to bring the Latin American quality food and beverage sector meaningfully onto the internet.

Chowdeck

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chowdeck is a food delivery application that connects consumers with a variety of restaurants, facilitating the purchase and delivery of meals directly to users' doorsteps. The platform serves as a marketplace for food vendors, allowing them to reach a broader customer base while ensuring quick delivery services. Through its user-friendly interface, Chowdeck enables users to easily request and order food from nearby restaurants, enhancing the convenience and efficiency of meal procurement. The company's focus on timely delivery aims to improve the overall dining experience for its customers.

Smart Plate

Venture Round in 2022
SmartPlate, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in smart nutrition technology. The company has developed an intelligent nutrition platform that utilizes advanced photo recognition and artificial intelligence to identify, analyze, and track meals. This technology offers users immediate nutritional information about the food on their smart plate, allowing them to make informed dietary choices. In addition to meal analysis, SmartPlate provides a service that delivers healthy ingredients and recipes directly to customers' homes. This comprehensive approach enables users to better manage their food intake and adjust their eating habits to meet specific health objectives.

BeU Delivery

Seed Round in 2022
BeU Delivery is an online food delivery platform that connects customers with a diverse selection of over 500 local and national restaurants in Addis Abeba. The application allows users to easily browse menus, read reviews, and view pictures of dishes, facilitating a seamless ordering experience. With a focus on delivering fresh food promptly, BeU Delivery utilizes an efficient logistics system to streamline the process of searching for and ordering from various cuisines. This platform not only enhances convenience for customers but also fosters direct communication with restaurants, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly service.

OlaClick (YC W21)

Seed Round in 2022
OlaClick is a web-based digital menu solution that streamlines the process of receiving online orders for businesses, particularly mass-market restaurants. The platform allows restaurants to create and distribute digital menus at no cost, facilitating orders through WhatsApp. This approach not only simplifies the ordering process for customers but also helps restaurants enhance their online presence and expand their customer base. By utilizing OlaClick's services, businesses can efficiently manage their food orders and improve overall operational efficiency.

BeU Delivery

Seed Round in 2022
BeU Delivery is an online food delivery platform that connects customers with a diverse selection of over 500 local and national restaurants in Addis Abeba. The application allows users to easily browse menus, read reviews, and view pictures of dishes, facilitating a seamless ordering experience. With a focus on delivering fresh food promptly, BeU Delivery utilizes an efficient logistics system to streamline the process of searching for and ordering from various cuisines. This platform not only enhances convenience for customers but also fosters direct communication with restaurants, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly service.

Myjam

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MyJam is an e-commerce platform specializing in the online sale of groceries. The company caters to a diverse range of customers, including individual chefs and grocery retailers, by offering a wide selection of products such as cultural groceries, dairy, pantry items, household goods, snacks, beverages, meat, and frozen items. MyJam provides a marketplace that emphasizes cultural food, making it accessible for consumers looking for unique grocery options. The company addresses customer inquiries through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring a responsive shopping experience.

Bring Me That

Venture Round in 2022
Bring Me That is a technology platform that facilitates online food ordering from a wide range of delivery restaurants throughout the United States, including those without their own online ordering systems. This innovative service addresses a significant gap in the market, as over 100,000 delivery restaurants do not offer online ordering. Currently, Bring Me That enables customers to order from more than 40,000 restaurants across all 50 states, with plans to expand access to nearly 100,000 restaurants. The platform allows users to select from local dining options and provides a seamless delivery experience, complete with secure payment methods, thereby enhancing convenience and efficiency in food ordering.

Sendme

Seed Round in 2022
SendMe is a food delivery platform specializing in a variety of animal proteins, including goat, cow, chicken, and fish. The company provides an extensive selection of meat products, such as boneless beef, assorted beef cuts, goat meat, chicken, gizzards, and various fish types. By focusing on delivering high-quality meat directly to customers' doorsteps, SendMe aims to meet the growing demand for convenient access to fresh animal protein.

yhangry

Venture Round in 2022
Yhangry is a private chef marketplace that enables users to easily book professional chefs for home dining experiences. Through its platform, customers can organize private dinner parties by selecting menus and scheduling chefs to prepare meals in the comfort of their homes. For a fee of $40 per person, clients can enjoy a three-course meal crafted by a professional chef, making it convenient for social gatherings. The platform not only enhances the dining experience for customers but also provides chefs with the opportunity to earn significantly more than they would in traditional restaurant settings. Yhangry caters to a variety of culinary preferences, offering options for dinner, brunch, and party finger foods.

Fudo

Seed Round in 2022
Fudo is a company focused on transforming the gastronomic industry in Latin America through the development of user-friendly technological tools. It provides a web-based management system tailored for restaurants, bars, and cafes, facilitating efficient sales management and streamlining operations. Fudo's platform supports various functions, including order processing, sales recording, expense tracking, and stock management, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of gastronomic businesses. The company is committed to fostering an enthusiastic, supportive, and inclusive team culture, emphasizing continuous learning and growth among its employees.

Quik

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Quik is a mobile application operating as a comprehensive platform in Venezuela, facilitating a range of services from ordering food and groceries to making payments and transferring money. The app allows users to receive deliveries within 30 minutes and provides a stable coin wallet that helps customers and businesses manage their finances while mitigating currency risks. Users can seamlessly pay for goods and services by scanning QR codes, as well as conduct peer-to-peer money transfers, all within a single, user-friendly application. Quik aims to streamline everyday transactions and enhance the overall consumer experience in a challenging economic environment.

Bakool

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bakool is an online platform specializing in food and grocery delivery. The company provides a wide range of everyday necessities, including basic food items, snacks, household products, cosmetics, personal care items, milk, processed goods, beverages, and products for children. By operating hyperlocal warehouses in less densely populated areas, Bakool aims to facilitate quick, safe, and convenient access to daily needs, allowing customers to shop from the comfort of their homes.

OpenChefs

Venture Round in 2022
OpenChefs is a company that operates a platform connecting Chefpreneurs with customers. The platform enables individuals to become home chefs by providing tools and resources for cooking and delivering meals directly to consumers' homes. Customers can select dishes from menus offered by verified local home chefs, who prepare the food based on orders received through the platform. This service allows customers to enjoy a variety of world cuisines in the comfort of their own homes while supporting local culinary talent.

ASTRO

Series A in 2022
Astro Indonesia is a quick commerce start-up that specializes in on-demand grocery delivery. The platform offers a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, medicines, stationery, and snacks, allowing consumers to purchase essential items conveniently. By focusing on delivering groceries within a specified timeframe, Astro aims to provide an affordable and efficient shopping experience for its customers.

HeyFood

Pre Seed Round in 2022
HeyFood is a software platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and food vendors, facilitating food ordering and delivery operations. The platform allows users to discover local dining options, enabling on-demand delivery or in-store pickup from restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores via a mobile application. By providing digital solutions, HeyFood helps hospitality businesses streamline their operations and enhance customer experience through efficient food management.

Gobillion

Seed Round in 2021
Gobillion is a social e-commerce platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, India. The company focuses on transforming the online shopping experience by facilitating group purchases through its "Team Buy" model. This innovative approach allows users to create shopping rooms with friends and family, enabling them to collectively buy groceries and household essentials. By leveraging the power of group buying, Gobillion helps customers save money on their purchases, making everyday shopping more economical and social.

Foody

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Foody operates a food recipe marketplace designed to empower culinary creators and home chefs. The platform allows users to buy recipes or upload their own, providing a centralized, ad-free space for recipe storage. By facilitating access to a diverse array of food recipes, Foody enables customers to learn new culinary techniques and discover innovative dishes. The service aims to foster a community of food enthusiasts and simplify the recipe-sharing process.

ASTRO

Seed Round in 2021
Astro Indonesia is a quick commerce start-up that specializes in on-demand grocery delivery. The platform offers a wide range of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, medicines, stationery, and snacks, allowing consumers to purchase essential items conveniently. By focusing on delivering groceries within a specified timeframe, Astro aims to provide an affordable and efficient shopping experience for its customers.

Kitchenful

Seed Round in 2021
Kitchenful is a personal grocery assistant that simplifies meal planning and grocery shopping through its innovative app. The platform offers personalized recipe recommendations tailored to users' preferences, focusing on popular dishes that are significantly more affordable than traditional meal kits. By leveraging a sophisticated algorithm, Kitchenful ensures that users receive ingredients delivered from their local supermarkets, often within the same or next day. This streamlined approach allows individuals to complete their weekly grocery shopping with a single click, making it convenient and cost-effective.

Locale

Seed Round in 2021
We create organic high-protein meals with high standards, backed by leading longevity research. Our standards: - 40-60g protein per meal - Nutrient-dense meat (grass-fed, pasture-raised, wild-caught) - No seed oils (cooked in extra virgin olive oil) - 8g+ fiber per meal - Organic, pesticide-free produce - No processed ingredients. No refined sugars - Microplastic-free, reusable glass jars - High in Anti-inflammatories, and Omega-3s Since starting in 2020, we’ve delivered 100K+ orders and are backed by a16z, Y-Combinator, Goodwater, Decent Capital, and other top investors.

Just Vertical

Seed Round in 2021
Just Vertical is a Canadian company specializing in indoor hydroponic systems that enable individuals to cultivate herbs and fresh produce within their homes. Founded by a team of experts in sustainable agriculture and hydroponics from the University of Toronto, the company aims to revolutionize the food movement both in Canada and globally. Just Vertical provides a comprehensive solution that includes vertical growing systems, custom-mixed nutrients, and seed pods, all designed to operate without soil. This approach allows users to create indoor gardens that promote healthy eating while adhering to sustainable practices.

FitHub

Seed Round in 2021
FitHub operates an e-commerce marketplace focused on the fitness and wellness industry, providing a diverse selection of healthy foods, supplements, and personal care products. The company aims to improve consumer habits through scientifically proven technologies and is dedicated to addressing major health issues related to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. By offering eco-friendly sourced products, FitHub enables consumers to adopt healthier lifestyles and cultivate positive habits, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination for those seeking to enhance their well-being.

Fitia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fitia is a developer of a smart dieting application designed to improve individual eating habits by serving as an alternative to traditional nutritionists. The app features an automated meal planner that offers personalized weight loss and muscle gain plans. In addition to tailored meal suggestions, it provides a variety of recipes, a calorie counter, and advanced tracking technologies. This allows users to effectively monitor their calorie intake and macronutrient distribution, helping them achieve their dietary goals in a structured manner.

Waysia

Seed Round in 2021
Waysia is a company that has developed an online platform for ordering and delivering food, specifically focusing on Asian cuisine. The application provides customers with access to a variety of authentic Asian dishes from different restaurants, as well as the option to order household groceries and ingredients related to Asian cooking. By facilitating the ordering process with a user-friendly interface, Waysia aims to enhance the culinary experience by making it convenient for customers to enjoy diverse Asian flavors and ingredients from the comfort of their homes.

Yummy

Seed Round in 2021
Yummy Inc. is a food delivery application company founded in 2020 by Vicente Zavarce, with its headquarters located in San Francisco, California, and an additional office in Caracas, Venezuela. The Yummy app operates across Latin America, allowing users to order and pay for meals through both mobile and web platforms. It offers various payment options, including foreign credit cards and cash, making it convenient for users to enjoy their food at their preferred locations.

PideYummy

Seed Round in 2021
Yummy is the first and most downloaded food delivery app in Venezuela, with national merchants including McDonald’s, Papa Johns, Tony Roma’s, Friday’s, and the largest pharmacy chain in the country.

Neon

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Neon is a platform that allows customers to order a variety of food items from local merchants without having to pay a significant delivery fee, enabling them to enjoy good meals at a reasonable price. The company enables regional food producers to concentrate on creating good cuisine by assisting them in getting their products to customers. The company is now called Neon after Bentocart and Pastel joined forces in 2022.

Leap Club

Seed Round in 2021
Leap Club is Good Eggs for India. People can order fresh, organic & healthy groceries from local farms over Whatsapp & have their food delivered within 12 hours of harvesting.

Juicy Marbles

Seed Round in 2021
Juicy Marbles is a food-tech company specializing in the production of thick, juicy, and marbled plant-based steaks. Utilizing proprietary protein texturing technology, the company creates whole cuts of plant-based meat designed to closely resemble and taste like traditional animal-derived products. Juicy Marbles aims to provide a diverse range of meat alternatives that match the taste, price, and convenience of conventional meats, thus facilitating a shift towards healthier eating habits. The company's vision includes a commitment to significantly reduce meat consumption by 2030, contributing to a more sustainable future for the meat industry.

Food Is Good

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Food Is Good, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing individual well-being through nutrition. It has developed the Fig App, a dietary and nutrition application that assists users in creating and identifying personalized diet profiles. The app allows individuals to enter their dietary needs and preferences, instantly presenting them with grocery options that align with their unique requirements. By streamlining the process of finding suitable food, Food Is Good empowers users to efficiently manage their dietary restrictions and adhere to their nutritional norms.

TodosComemos

Seed Round in 2020
TodosComemos is a meal kit delivery service based in Bogotá, Colombia, that launched in 2020. The company specializes in providing ready-to-cook meal kits and pre-made ingredients, allowing customers in Bogotá and Ciudad de Mexico to prepare their favorite meals in under 10 minutes. By offering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, TodosComemos aims to simplify the cooking process for its users. Meals are affordably priced, averaging around $3 USD, and the ingredients are designed to be refrigerated and preserved for extended periods, ensuring convenience and quality. Through its innovative approach, TodosComemos is creating a new grocery category focused on pre-made meal solutions.

Weee!

Series B in 2020
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.

Weee!

Series B in 2019
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.

Weee!

Series A in 2019
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.

Skydrop

Series A in 2017
Flirtey Technology Pty Ltd specializes in drone delivery services, focusing on urgent medical supplies, retail items, and food delivery across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to enhance lifestyles by providing instant delivery solutions. Flirtey has achieved significant milestones in the drone delivery industry, being the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery, the first to perform a fully autonomous delivery to a home, and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service.

Weee!

Series A in 2016
Weee!, Inc. is an online grocery delivery platform based in Fremont, California, that specializes in providing a wide range of products tailored for Asian and Hispanic families. Founded in 2015, the company offers an extensive selection of groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, snacks, beauty products, and daily necessities. Weee! serves various metropolitan areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, and New Jersey. The platform focuses on delivering authentic gourmet delicacies from Asia and ensures a farm-to-door experience by partnering with local farms and trusted brands to source quality ingredients.
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