Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2014. The firm focuses on empowering exceptional entrepreneurs across various sectors, including housing, financial services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and consumer technology. Goodwater believes that consumer technology has the potential to revolutionize culture and the global economy, and it seeks to invest in promising entrepreneurs who are dedicated to solving significant societal challenges. By supporting these innovators, Goodwater Capital aims to create a measurable positive impact on billions of lives worldwide.

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

Michael Sidgmore

Venture Partner

Vivek Subramanian

Partner and Chief Product Officer

Nathan Tien

Principal

Past deals in Peer to Peer

Loopie

Venture Round in 2023
Loopie operates a managed marketplace laundry delivery service that aims to enhance lives and improve the laundry experience. By leveraging a peer-to-peer model, Loopie transforms underutilized washers and dryers into revenue-generating assets, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional laundry wash and fold services. Since its beta launch in Seattle in 2018, Loopie has successfully validated its business model, achieving over $1.25 million in early sales and expanding to six additional markets. The company has also raised over $2.25 million in early-stage and venture capital, which supports its mission of providing convenient and efficient laundry solutions for both businesses and consumers.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Worldpackers

Venture Round in 2022
Worldpackers is an online travel marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, that connects travelers with hosts worldwide, allowing for skill exchanges in return for accommodation. Founded in 2013 by Riq Lima and Eric Faria, the platform fosters collaboration and cultural exchange, making travel more accessible for those seeking enriching experiences. Travelers can offer their skills, such as teaching languages or helping with various tasks, to hosts who provide lodging and sometimes meals in return. This community-driven approach not only enhances the travel experience but also encourages meaningful interactions between visitors and locals, promoting a deeper understanding of different cultures.

Relay

Seed Round in 2022
Relay helps people overcoming addiction or other sensitive challenges to find a strong support system. For example, when someone is struggling in isolation, Relay makes it easy to find a group of peers in the same boat, reach out for help when vulnerable, and achieve change through connection and accountability.

Buncha

Venture Round in 2022
Buncha is a grocery delivery app that links neighborhoods with local merchants for weekly deliveries of groceries and restaurant products. The platform operates as a hyperlocal, peer-to-peer marketplace, facilitating commerce by offering convenient access to essential items. Buncha utilizes eco-friendly delivery routes to ensure that shoppers receive their orders in real-time, enhancing the overall shopping experience. By connecting users directly with their community merchants, Buncha supports local businesses while providing a reliable service for customers seeking convenience in their grocery and meal needs.

Quest

Venture Round in 2022
When you need to hire someone to help you - Quest finds them for you! Quest is a platform where Gen Zs can access to earning opportunities by monetising their skills and time to solve everyday problems. We're on a mission to democratise earning opportunities for all and reimagine the way we work. In this post-covid world, our vision is to provide the next million jobs through peer-to-peer transactions. With over 40,000 heroes and 15,000 quests posted, you can #HireAHero for pretty much anything, very quickly. Quest is a venture-backed start-up supported by the National Youth Council, SMU's Business Innovations Generator (BIG) by IIE, Enterprise Singapore, SG United, and global early-stage VC Antler. Since the soft launch in mid-June, the Quest - Hire a Hero app has garnered more than 40,000 heroes and reached #1 on the Lifestyle category in the Apps Stores and #5 overall. We have never left the charts since.

TANGGapp

Venture Round in 2022
TANGapp is a community network of local businesses, non-profits, and united in their desire to help everywhere. It is a mobile transaction and payment app that operates on an international peer-to-peer basis. It uses to send and receive money.

Pigeon

Seed Round in 2022
Pigeon is an interpersonal finance app that makes it easier for anyone to create and keep track of loans with others. The leading solution for interpersonal loans, Pigeon is the smartest way to lend money to friends, family, and loved ones. Pigeon is helping millions around the world by providing everyday people with customizable technology and personalized education that eases the emotional pains of lending and borrowing money between individuals who care about each other. Pigeon was founded by Brian Bristol in 2020 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Moneypool

Venture Round in 2021
Moneypool is a community-based financial platform that allows users to create groups for collecting money from others. Founded in 2013 by Ignacio Alvarez, Gerardo Acuña, and Sebastian Cueva, the platform simplifies the process of sending and receiving payments without the need for bank details. Users can contribute through credit or debit cards and cash, while Moneypool charges a standard commission for processing credit card transactions. The platform also aids in dividing expenses, receiving payments, and sending reminders, making it easier for users to manage financial interactions in a straightforward manner.

Commit

Seed Round in 2021
Commit is a professional network designed for startup engineers, focusing on creating a community of mission-driven and entrepreneurial individuals. The platform facilitates real-time peer-to-peer support and offers career development resources, including mentorship and coaching. It also provides full-stack career transition services, allowing engineers to explore new career paths and access opportunities within startups. Additionally, Commit assists companies in connecting with talented engineers, thereby bridging the gap between skilled professionals and innovative organizations.

Ziina

Seed Round in 2021
Ziina is a financial services company that specializes in peer-to-peer payment solutions through a mobile application. The platform ensures bank-grade security, utilizing end-to-end encryption to facilitate safe transactions. Users can send and receive funds simply using a phone number, allowing for efficient management of personal finances and greater control over their money.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Toss

Series E in 2018
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Toss

Series D in 2018
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Toss

Series C in 2017
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Toss

Series B in 2016
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.
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