Goodwater Capital

Goodwater is a venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting consumer technology startups. Goodwater aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by providing the necessary capital and resources to help them solve significant problems and develop their businesses. The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including housing, financial services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and entertainment, with the intention of empowering innovative companies that are reshaping consumer experiences. Goodwater Capital manages its investments through funds that can allocate substantial amounts to individual companies, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the consumer technology landscape.

Jing Cao

Investor

Timothy Chang

Investor

Alex Chen

Investor

Chi-Hua Chien

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Kate Cobb

Investor

Anna Consani

Investor

Jordan Dale

Investor

Kanishk Desai

Investor

Robert Farb

Investor

Patrick Granahan

Investor

Daryl Hansen

Investor

Alden Harwood

Investor

Sophie Hoffman

Investor

Coddy Johnson

Partner

Hatim Ketty

Partner

Hatim Khety

Partner

Eric J. Kim

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Soobin Kim

Investor

Danielle Kling

Operating Partner

Nicholas Kridler

Investor

Jessica Lee

Investor

Adam Levinson

Investor

Yao Li

Principal

Olivia Li

Investor

Nikhil Lingireddy

Investor

Jin Suk Oh

Partner

Karthika Purushothaman

Investor

Scott Shiao

Principal, Investment Team

Vivek Subramanian

Partner and Chief Product Officer

Nathan Tien

Principal

Matt Turk

Investor

Past deals in Cards

SELECT

Venture Round in 2022
SELECT is creating a next-generation credit card that focuses on what consumers want the most, powerful & unique rewards. Over the last few years, we have built a network of exclusive and unlimited rewards with premier partner brands and venues at over 1,500,000 locations. These include things like up 70% off at hundreds of thousands of hotels, priority access and free drinks or discounts off the full bill with hundreds of world-renowned dining and nightlife venues, exclusive discounts with leading travel, retail, and entertainment brands and much, much more.

Cypher Wallet

Seed Round in 2022
Existing Crypto Wallets are too geeky for mainstream users. We are building a multi-chain crypto wallet simplifying user experience for the mainstream users along with a crypto card.

Kyash

Series D in 2022
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

Union54

Seed Round in 2021
Union54 is a debit card issuing API designed for fintech companies and corporates, enabling them to issue debit cards to their customers without relying on traditional banks or credit card processors. The company provides essential services such as BIN sponsorship, transaction processing, and settlement, streamlining the card issuance process. In addition to its card issuing capabilities, Union54 also offers secure messaging and payment systems aimed at both civilian and government use. Its software includes an integrated wallet and an API for developing secure chat applications, allowing clients to create applications that facilitate secure communication and transactions. This dual focus on payment solutions and secure messaging positions Union54 as a versatile player in the financial technology landscape.

HappyCredit

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HappyCredit is an innovative platform based in India that enables users to earn instant rewards while shopping through any bank credit card, debit card, or UPI. Known for its unique feature called Aishback, the platform simplifies the process of earning cashback on transactions, making it accessible and user-friendly. In addition to providing cashback rewards, HappyCredit also offers expense tracking tools to help users manage their spending effectively. By integrating these functionalities, the platform enhances the shopping experience, allowing consumers to benefit financially with every purchase they make.

HappyCredit

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HappyCredit is an innovative platform based in India that enables users to earn instant rewards while shopping through any bank credit card, debit card, or UPI. Known for its unique feature called Aishback, the platform simplifies the process of earning cashback on transactions, making it accessible and user-friendly. In addition to providing cashback rewards, HappyCredit also offers expense tracking tools to help users manage their spending effectively. By integrating these functionalities, the platform enhances the shopping experience, allowing consumers to benefit financially with every purchase they make.

Kyash

Series C in 2020
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

Kyash

Series B in 2019
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.
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