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

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 ASEAN

Poko

Seed Round in 2023
Poko is a technology company that specializes in facilitating payment solutions for the web3 ecosystem, focusing on games, creators, and merchants. Its platform provides a software development kit (SDK) that allows web3 builders to integrate fiat-to-crypto onramping using over 100 local payment methods. This solution significantly lowers onramping costs by up to 70% and enhances transaction success rates by as much as five times through intelligent routing and a streamlined integration process. Additionally, Poko offers a Direct Checkout solution that simplifies purchasing from smart contracts, resulting in a 79% increase in user conversion. With a team that includes experienced professionals from prominent financial institutions and blockchain initiatives, Poko aims to enable seamless engagement with web3 technologies while ensuring that users can transact using their preferred payment methods.

Tentang Anak

Seed Round in 2023
Tentang Anak is a leading parenting technology company in Indonesia that focuses on creating a comprehensive child development ecosystem. The company connects parents with top pediatric and early childhood development experts to offer a curated selection of science-backed products and services aimed at enhancing children's physical and mental growth. Through its digital platform, Tentang Anak provides various resources including activities, growth trackers, free consultations, and nutritional menus, all designed to support parents in their child-rearing journey.

Docosan

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Docosan is a tech startup focused on enhancing access to quality healthcare in Vietnam through its digital marketplace. The platform enables patients to compare healthcare providers across various specialties, book appointments online at any time, and communicate with primary care assistants. By facilitating patient management, Docosan helps healthcare providers expand their client base. The service also promotes better coordination of care and generates valuable public health data. It adheres to HIPAA compliance and utilizes internationally recognized protocols, such as HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), to ensure the portability of health records across different electronic health record systems. Through these efforts, Docosan is dedicated to improving healthcare for the Vietnamese population.

InvestEd Philippines

Venture Round in 2022
InvestEd Philippines offers sustainable student loans to low-income and underserved youth, facilitating access to higher education and upskilling opportunities. The firm leverages a proprietary Risk Engine to assess and mitigate risks in the lending process, enabling unbanked individuals to secure education financing. InvestEd collaborates with employers, impact funds, and foundations to manage specialized education loan funds, allowing investors to achieve both social impact and financial returns. Its diverse suite of financial products addresses lifelong learning needs, encompassing both traditional and non-traditional educational paths, thereby supporting the educational aspirations of marginalized groups.

HomeSyte

Venture Round in 2022
HomeSyte is a real estate portal based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that aims to streamline the property-finding process for house buyers. Founded in 2021, the platform assists users in renting, buying, or selling homes by connecting them with real estate agents. It allows home seekers to categorize their requirements and compare property prices across the city, enabling informed investment decisions. HomeSyte's user-friendly interface and comprehensive resources simplify the complexities of the real estate market, making it easier for individuals to navigate their housing options.

Marathon Education

Seed Round in 2022
Marathon Education is an ed-tech company founded in 2021 by Tung Tran and Duc Pham in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company specializes in software aimed at transforming the after-school tutoring market. Its platform utilizes analytics and technology to identify students' weaknesses and recommend tailored lessons to address those areas. Additionally, Marathon Education is developing a platform that facilitates connections between tutors and students nationwide, allowing learners to concentrate on their academic pursuits in an online environment.

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.

PT Kini Teknologi Indonesia

Seed Round in 2022
PT Kini Teknologi Indonesia operates a human resources technology platform aimed at enhancing the experience of employees within Indonesian businesses. The company focuses on empowering and engaging the workforce by enabling access to on-demand pay, which allows employees to access their earnings to address urgent financial needs. This innovative approach not only supports employees but also assists employers in providing essential salary facilities, fostering a more supportive work environment. By facilitating these financial solutions, PT Kini Teknologi Indonesia aims to create a positive impact on employee well-being and organizational productivity.

Ituloh!

Venture Round in 2022
​Ituloh is an Indonesia-based technology company that operates a community-driven video commerce platform. It offers services such as influencer marketing, community engagement, affiliate marketing, event management, and live shopping. The platform connects brands with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across various lifestyle communities to facilitate product discovery and purchasing.​

Kitalulus

Series A in 2022
KitaLulus is a professional networking and job search platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2021. The platform aims to enhance community welfare by improving individual job opportunities. It offers users access to online courses designed to prepare them for government and professional exams, allowing them to build relevant skills and knowledge. In addition to educational resources, KitaLulus facilitates the formation of professional networks by connecting users with communities that align with their educational and professional backgrounds. Users can browse available job listings and directly contact potential employers via WhatsApp, streamlining the job application process.

Finku

Seed Round in 2022
Finku is a financial application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2021. It offers a personal finance platform aimed at helping Indonesian consumers manage their finances more effectively. The platform provides various tools, including an automatic financial logger, financial insights, and personalized monthly budgets, along with reminders for recurring bills. Finku's mission is to eliminate financial illiteracy in Indonesia, enabling users to better navigate the financial ecosystem and make informed financial decisions. By consolidating financial management into a single platform, Finku aims to empower individuals to achieve their financial goals.

Poko

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Poko is a technology company that specializes in facilitating payment solutions for the web3 ecosystem, focusing on games, creators, and merchants. Its platform provides a software development kit (SDK) that allows web3 builders to integrate fiat-to-crypto onramping using over 100 local payment methods. This solution significantly lowers onramping costs by up to 70% and enhances transaction success rates by as much as five times through intelligent routing and a streamlined integration process. Additionally, Poko offers a Direct Checkout solution that simplifies purchasing from smart contracts, resulting in a 79% increase in user conversion. With a team that includes experienced professionals from prominent financial institutions and blockchain initiatives, Poko aims to enable seamless engagement with web3 technologies while ensuring that users can transact using their preferred payment methods.

Poko

Venture Round in 2022
Poko is a technology company that specializes in facilitating payment solutions for the web3 ecosystem, focusing on games, creators, and merchants. Its platform provides a software development kit (SDK) that allows web3 builders to integrate fiat-to-crypto onramping using over 100 local payment methods. This solution significantly lowers onramping costs by up to 70% and enhances transaction success rates by as much as five times through intelligent routing and a streamlined integration process. Additionally, Poko offers a Direct Checkout solution that simplifies purchasing from smart contracts, resulting in a 79% increase in user conversion. With a team that includes experienced professionals from prominent financial institutions and blockchain initiatives, Poko aims to enable seamless engagement with web3 technologies while ensuring that users can transact using their preferred payment methods.

Fit Hub Indonesia

Seed Round in 2022
Fit Hub Indonesia is a health & wellness startup in Indonesia.

Bipi

Venture Round in 2022
Bipi is a mobile point-of-sale application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2021. It provides corner store owners with tools to streamline their operations by allowing them to scan barcodes for quick access to product information and pricing. The platform facilitates the management of sales, cash flow, and inventory, enabling users to log transactions efficiently. Additionally, Bipi offers features such as cashback, vouchers, and discounts, enhancing customer engagement through brand promotions. By digitalizing corner store operations, Bipi aims to simplify business management for its clients, making it easier for them to track and optimize their sales and inventory through their mobile devices.

Sirka

Seed Round in 2022
Sirka is Indonesia's pioneering metabolic clinic, focused on healthcare innovation through a technology-enabled, holistic approach to managing obesity and metabolic health. The clinic addresses the root causes of weight gain and chronic diseases, offering services that include weight management, digestive health, diabetes care, and chronic disease management. Sirka provides personalized, clinically proven programs tailored to individual needs, combining expert medical care with customized nutrition plans and continuous monitoring. Clients can connect with dietitians through an application, allowing them to set health goals and receive meal plan recommendations as part of structured programs. Sirka aims to empower Indonesians to lead healthier lives by improving weight management and enhancing control over chronic conditions.

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.

Momo

Series E in 2021
Momo is a FinTech startup that provides a mobile electronic wallet and payment application for iOS and Android devices, primarily serving customers in Vietnam. The platform facilitates nationwide cash transfers, bill payments for over 100 types of services, mobile phone recharges, and personal loan settlements. Additionally, Momo enables users to purchase various services, including software licenses, online gaming cards, and tickets for airlines and movies. The company collaborates with 24 domestic banks and international payment networks, ensuring secure and efficient financial transactions for its users. Momo aims to simplify the payment experience, making it effortless and safe for individuals to manage their financial activities.

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.

Sirka

Seed Round in 2021
Sirka is Indonesia's pioneering metabolic clinic, focused on healthcare innovation through a technology-enabled, holistic approach to managing obesity and metabolic health. The clinic addresses the root causes of weight gain and chronic diseases, offering services that include weight management, digestive health, diabetes care, and chronic disease management. Sirka provides personalized, clinically proven programs tailored to individual needs, combining expert medical care with customized nutrition plans and continuous monitoring. Clients can connect with dietitians through an application, allowing them to set health goals and receive meal plan recommendations as part of structured programs. Sirka aims to empower Indonesians to lead healthier lives by improving weight management and enhancing control over chronic conditions.

Ituloh!

Pre Seed Round in 2021
​Ituloh is an Indonesia-based technology company that operates a community-driven video commerce platform. It offers services such as influencer marketing, community engagement, affiliate marketing, event management, and live shopping. The platform connects brands with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across various lifestyle communities to facilitate product discovery and purchasing.​

BukuWarung

Series A in 2021
BukuWarung is a technology company focused on providing digital infrastructure for the approximately 60 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The company offers a platform that enables users to efficiently manage their financial transactions by recording daily sales, income, and customer accounts payable. Its services include bookkeeping, sending bills through messaging applications, receiving digital payments, and generating daily business reports. By leveraging these tools, BukuWarung aims to empower MSMEs to enhance their financial awareness and business operations through technology.

Momo

Series D in 2021
Momo is a FinTech startup that provides a mobile electronic wallet and payment application for iOS and Android devices, primarily serving customers in Vietnam. The platform facilitates nationwide cash transfers, bill payments for over 100 types of services, mobile phone recharges, and personal loan settlements. Additionally, Momo enables users to purchase various services, including software licenses, online gaming cards, and tickets for airlines and movies. The company collaborates with 24 domestic banks and international payment networks, ensuring secure and efficient financial transactions for its users. Momo aims to simplify the payment experience, making it effortless and safe for individuals to manage their financial activities.
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