Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that targets early-stage investments in consumer technology and related sectors, including housing, financial services, consumer products and services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and entertainment. It backs exceptional entrepreneurs who create products and platforms that consumers love, with a focus on solving pressing problems and shaping the culture and global economy. Through its investments, Goodwater aims to enable startups capable of delivering broad, measurable improvements in billions of lives, reflecting a commitment to long-term positive impact.

Jing Cao

Investor

Timothy Chang

Investor

Alex Chen

Investor

Chi-Hua Chien

Managing Partner

Kate Cobb

Investor

Past deals in Leisure

Locals

Venture Round in 2022
Locals is a community building app that focuses on facilitating real-life social interactions. It develops a social discovery platform aimed at helping users find like-minded individuals and meet them in small groups offline. The platform emphasizes creating mutual context and shared passions within various communities, providing a foundation for meaningful social connections. By enabling users to connect with others who share similar interests, Locals enhances the value of real-life interactions and fosters a sense of purpose and belonging among its user base.

Vacation Home Rents

Venture Round in 2022
Vacation Home Rentals is a company that specializes in travel arrangement services, focusing on the rental of various types of accommodations, including homes, cabins, beach houses, cottages, condos, apartments, and houseboats. The company has developed an online platform that facilitates the easy discovery and comparison of vacation rental options. This platform allows customers to conveniently search for and identify affordable travel deals, enhancing the overall experience of planning their vacations. By streamlining the process of finding diverse lodging options, Vacation Home Rentals aims to meet the needs of travelers seeking unique and comfortable stay experiences.

Captain Experiences

Seed Round in 2022
Austin-based Captain Experiences facilitates convenient online booking of guided outdoor sports experiences, initially focused on fishing. Their platform enables users to search for trips by location, group size, target species, price, and more, ensuring a hassle-free connection with Damn Good Guides in the field.

Seek

Seed Round in 2021
Seek is a content platform that facilitates connections between tastemakers in the consumer leisure sector and millions of consumers seeking reliable recommendations for dining, entertainment, and leisure activities. The platform offers trusted and vetted advice from like-minded experts, allowing consumers to make informed choices about their leisure time. Additionally, it provides influencers an opportunity to showcase their expertise and monetize their content. With thousands of recommendations from tastemakers around the globe, Seek serves as a valuable resource for both consumers and content creators in the leisure industry.

Z League

Series A in 2021
Z League is a company that operates a skill-based tournament platform designed specifically for casual gamers. By providing an online venue for live gaming tournaments, Z League enables players of all skill levels to engage in competitive play while earning rewards for their achievements. The platform allows users to track their progress, compete in battle royale tournaments, and set personalized goals based on their gaming statistics. Z League aims to create an enjoyable and accessible gaming experience that fosters community and encourages fair and meaningful competition among players.
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