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 Music

Melodics

Venture Round in 2022
Melodics Limited develops an application that adapts to users abilities and musical tastes to help them get better at pad drumming. It offers music education with tracks, such as hip hop, future beats, footwork, EDM, techno, trap, dubstep, downbeat, jungle, funk, soul, electronic, reggae, rock, jazz, Bmore, electro, classic breaks, and others for playing. The company also allows getting insight into how favorite producers, DJs, and performers structure their tracks and sets. Its application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

YousicPlay

Venture Round in 2022
Yousicplay is a music e-learning platform designed to facilitate music education through accessible instruction from celebrity musicians and experienced college instructors. The platform offers segmented video lessons and customized curriculums that cater to various skill levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced. It incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to enhance the learning experience, providing students with immediate feedback similar to a traditional classroom setting. Additionally, Yousicplay includes resources such as PDF workbooks with music notation and practice guides, enabling students to learn the fundamentals of popular musical instruments in a convenient and engaging manner.

Moises

Venture Round in 2022
Moises is an audio-tech company that leverages machine learning and data science in relation to music & audio processing.

Musicasa

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Musicasa operates a community-driven marketplace designed to connect emerging musicians with music enthusiasts through intimate concerts held in private homes. By facilitating matches between home hosts and artists, Musicasa enables the organization of intimate concert experiences for small audiences, typically up to 40 attendees. The platform supports both virtual and in-person events, providing musicians with valuable exposure and new monetization opportunities. Musicasa aims to create meaningful connections among participants, fostering a vibrant community while also addressing the needs of over 3 million undiscovered musicians seeking performance opportunities.

SoundMint

Seed Round in 2022
SoundMint is a developer of a generative audiovisual NFT platform that enables musicians to mint unique music NFTs. The platform combines visual elements with musical stems through an algorithm, allowing users to create distinctive digital assets. Additionally, SoundMint provides a dashboard for NFT-holding fans, giving them access to exclusive content from artists. This innovative approach enhances the interaction between musicians and their audience, fostering a deeper connection through unique audiovisual experiences.

SPOKE

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a music application platform designed to provide artist-centric music and lyricism-led mindfulness experiences. The company's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven machine learning production system combines music with the therapeutic technique of mindfulness by partnering with famous music artists to combine rap, spoken word poetry and classical music into a single place, enabling listeners to strengthen their mindset through dynamic and deeply personalized audio experiences.

Forte

Seed Round in 2022
Forte is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on enhancing online music education through its innovative platform. The company aims to expand access to high-quality music instruction by utilizing advanced audio and video conferencing technology specifically designed for music lessons. Forte's platform features industry-leading audio quality, which allows students to engage more effectively with trusted music teachers, thereby improving the overall learning experience. By prioritizing accessibility and quality, Forte seeks to make music education more widely available to learners everywhere.

Soundbrenner

Debt Financing in 2021
Soundbrenner Limited manufactures a wearable smart device for musicians. It also provides the Metronome by Soundbrenner, an application that enables musicians to improve their sound. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Berlin, Germany. It has additional offices in Hong Kong and Los Angeles.

NoCap

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of the online event stream and venue services intended to allow fans to book and watch concerts. The company's services help people buy tickets for a wide range of live events and shows, venues, and concerts, enabling customers to enjoy and watch their favorite bands and shows.

Musical.Ly

Series C in 2016
Musical.ly, founded in 2014 by Alex Zhu and Luyu Yang, was a video social network that enabled users to create, share, and discover short videos, primarily catering to a teenage audience. The platform allowed users to express themselves through various forms of creativity, including singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, with videos limited to 15 seconds. Since its launch, Musical.ly gained significant popularity, becoming the top free app in the iOS App Store in 20 countries, including the United States. The app fostered a global community for content creators and users alike. In 2017, Musical.ly was acquired by a subsidiary of ByteDance, and in 2018, it was merged into TikTok, further expanding its reach and influence in the social media landscape.
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