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 Residential Real Estate

Tembo Money

Series B in 2024
Tembo Money is a mortgage platform focused on assisting individuals, particularly first-time buyers, in securing home financing. The platform facilitates various services such as remortgaging and affordability enhancements through innovative schemes. By connecting users with multiple lenders, Tembo Money aims to maximize borrowing potential and simplify the mortgage process. Additionally, it offers unique features that allow buyers to increase their deposits by sharing mortgages across two properties and provides a comparison tool for residential mortgage brokers, enhancing accessibility and affordability for homebuyers.

AMORA

Venture Round in 2023
AMORA, through a technological approach to property evaluation, creates a new way for Brazilians to acquire their dream home with the lowest downpayment available, providing an opportunity for customers to build equity at the same time as they live in their desired property.

HOMLI

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in late 2021, HOMLI is a modern, scalable real estate brokerage that helps European consumers sell, rent, and buy real estate. We are building Europe's first 'Zestimate' platform to finally bring transparency around property prices and neighborhood dynamics to all consumers across Europe. We couple that with an in-house brokerage team that is more effective, more productive, and more pleasant to work with. We combine the most advanced technological innovations with a holistically new approach to operations to re-invent a brokerage industry that hasn't evolved in decades, and introduce a brand new real estate experience for European consumers.

Ruffo

Venture Round in 2022
remote signature, cross-border transactions, and remote online notarization services. They also provide home buying and selling services. Additionally, they also provide fintech and real estate services.

DigsConnect.com

Seed Round in 2022
DigsConnect is the largest student accommodation marketplace ion the African continent, with dual headquarters in Cape Town and London. They list 1.3 million beds worldwide and have connected more than 88 000 landlords and students since launching in January 2018. Their vision is to create a self sustaining community of people listing and finding safe accommodation options close to places of learning, and a place where lifelong friendships are made.

Pinhome

Series B in 2022
Pinhome is a technology-driven platform focused on enhancing property transactions and home financing accessibility. It aims to simplify the buying, selling, and renting processes by providing a comprehensive solution that organizes property data and information. The platform facilitates efficient property transactions and offers a range of services, including home and personal maintenance, ensuring that clients can seamlessly navigate their real estate needs. By digitizing property transactions and streamlining home financing, Pinhome addresses the challenges often associated with real estate, making it easier for customers to find and manage their homes.

AMORA

Seed Round in 2022
AMORA, through a technological approach to property evaluation, creates a new way for Brazilians to acquire their dream home with the lowest downpayment available, providing an opportunity for customers to build equity at the same time as they live in their desired property.

GoJom

Seed Round in 2022
GoJom is a Web / Mobile platform that boosts the real estate sector in Latin America by creating a One stop Shop for real estate information and solutions. Through partnerships le directly, GoJom offers IBuy, financial services and digital Brokerage, among other services.

HomeRoom

Seed Round in 2022
HomeRoom is a Y Combinator-backed residential real estate marketplace that simplifies remote investing and streamlines affordable renting. Our marketplace connects rental property investors seeking a turnkey experience, with renters seeking quality and affordable coliving housing. Coliving, also referred to as shared housing or roommate living, is a community-driven residential living model that accommodates 3+ unrelated people. Our platform currently has 140 coliving homes in 25 cities across six major metros, owned by 85 investors. We’ve housed more than 1,000 roommates in HomeRooms, and we expect this number to reach 25,000 by 2024.

Stairs Financial

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Stairs helps young Americans buy their first home. Our home search identifies homes based on their finances, and connects them to government grants, loans and tax breaks.

Philippo

Seed Round in 2022
Philippo is a technology company focused on transforming the real estate market by offering innovative solutions for property transactions. The company specializes in facilitating immediate liquidity for property sellers by managing legal procedures and providing a model where sellers can receive cash for their homes while continuing to live in them as renters. This approach allows individuals to access funds tied up in their properties without the pressure of incurring significant debt or rushing to sell. By enabling sellers to transition smoothly and at market value, Philippo addresses the challenges of traditional real estate transactions, ultimately helping people navigate the complexities of property sales.

Fractional

Seed Round in 2021
Fractional is a platform that facilitates fractional ownership in real estate, making property investing more accessible to a broader audience. By developing an investment application, the company aims to lower the cost of entry and reduce the time commitment traditionally associated with real estate investments. Users can directly own fractions of various investment properties, including single-family and multi-family homes, while also visualizing potential returns, cash flow, and associated costs. The platform allows investors to benefit from rental income and appreciation without incurring annual fees or being bound by a holding period.

Homebase

Debt Financing in 2021
Homebase provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Their vision is to actualize each and every individual's dream of homeownership in southeast Asia. Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world. Their investors and partners include but are not limited to, large global financial institutions, leading venture capital and private equity funds, and successful entrepreneurs and angel investors.

Homebase

Venture Round in 2021
Homebase provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Their vision is to actualize each and every individual's dream of homeownership in southeast Asia. Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world. Their investors and partners include but are not limited to, large global financial institutions, leading venture capital and private equity funds, and successful entrepreneurs and angel investors.

Houm

Series A in 2021
Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the process of renting, buying, and selling properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, Houm aims to simplify and expedite the traditionally cumbersome and bureaucratic experience for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to engage in online leasing of houses and apartments without the need for traditional notaries and extensive paperwork. This innovation enables renters to find and move into new homes quickly and effortlessly, eliminating many of the challenges associated with conventional renting processes.

Ancana

Seed Round in 2021
Ancana is a proptech company that offers a real estate marketplace for fractional ownership of luxury vacation homes, particularly in destinations like Mexico. By partnering with top developers, Ancana simplifies the complexities of purchasing and managing a vacation home, allowing individuals to own a share of a property without the burdens associated with full ownership. The company's model not only provides access to premium properties but also facilitates the enjoyment of amenities, rental income opportunities, and potential property appreciation. Ancana employs technology to streamline the process, ensuring that scheduling and management are seamless for owners, making luxury vacation home investment more accessible and hassle-free.

Houm

Seed Round in 2021
Houm is a digital property management platform focused on transforming the process of renting, buying, and selling properties in Latin America. By utilizing technology, data, and design, Houm aims to simplify and expedite the traditionally cumbersome and bureaucratic experience for both property owners and tenants or buyers. The platform allows users to engage in online leasing of houses and apartments without the need for traditional notaries and extensive paperwork. This innovation enables renters to find and move into new homes quickly and effortlessly, eliminating many of the challenges associated with conventional renting processes.

Homebase

Seed Round in 2021
Homebase provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Their vision is to actualize each and every individual's dream of homeownership in southeast Asia. Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world. Their investors and partners include but are not limited to, large global financial institutions, leading venture capital and private equity funds, and successful entrepreneurs and angel investors.

Fractional

Seed Round in 2021
Fractional is a platform that facilitates fractional ownership in real estate, making property investing more accessible to a broader audience. By developing an investment application, the company aims to lower the cost of entry and reduce the time commitment traditionally associated with real estate investments. Users can directly own fractions of various investment properties, including single-family and multi-family homes, while also visualizing potential returns, cash flow, and associated costs. The platform allows investors to benefit from rental income and appreciation without incurring annual fees or being bound by a holding period.

Kredi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kredi is a financial platform designed to simplify the mortgage application process for consumers in Latin America. It operates similarly to Rocket Mortgage, allowing users to easily secure loans online. The platform employs a sophisticated mathematical algorithm to connect customers with financial institutions that are most likely to approve their credit applications. This enables consumers to obtain financing for new or used homes, as well as access various loan modalities tailored to their specific needs. Kredi aims to enhance the borrowing experience by streamlining the process and providing users with suitable lending options.

Dongnae

Seed Round in 2020
Dongnae is a real estate platform based in Seoul, established in 2020, that focuses on enhancing the renting experience in Korea. The company offers innovative products such as Dongnae FLEX and Dongnae PLUS, which provide renters with financial flexibility through low security deposits and adaptable lease terms. Their platform connects users with tailored information on available properties, facilitating a more efficient search for homes that meet individual preferences and requirements. By combining expertise in technology, finance, and real estate, Dongnae aims to transform perceptions of renting, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their living arrangements.

Badi

Series B in 2019
Badi is an AI-driven online platform that facilitates room rentals and property transactions on a global scale. It enables users to publish, find, and book rooms while employing artificial intelligence to enhance the search experience. By analyzing comments and reviews from registered users, Badi allows potential buyers and renters to identify properties of interest and access relevant real estate information. This approach not only streamlines the process of finding and renting residential spaces but also fosters transparency and clarity in the real estate market.

Holacasa

Holacasa is a developer of an end-to-end mortgage assistance platform tailored for real estate brokers and firms. The platform streamlines the mortgage process by offering features such as instant quotes, pre-qualification, and simplified application procedures, all through a white-label solution. It enables real estate companies to manage their leads effectively with dashboards that provide real-time status updates and rankings. Additionally, Holacasa allows users to compare mortgage options from multiple banks, helping clients find the best loan that meets their individual needs quickly and efficiently.
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