Goodwater Capital

STAGE is an Indian language content platform focused on artist-led regional language entertainment, offering a library of short-form dialect-based video content such as poetry, comedy, and storytelling, with smart-tech recommendations, personalization, and curated playlists to help audiences access culturally relevant entertainment in their preferred language.

Artifact Company, Inc. is a San Francisco-based business that specializes in creating personal podcasts for users. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform where users can connect with professional interviewers to capture and preserve memories with friends and family. Artifact streamlines the process by handling scheduling and hosting interviews, and it provides users with a polished, edited podcast as the final product. This service is designed to help individuals document and share significant life stories in an engaging format.

LIT Videobooks is a New York‑based startup founded in 2018 by Ronak Seth that converts bestselling non‑fiction titles into immersive video books, or “videobooks.” The company targets visual learners, offering a binge‑watch experience that blends narration, animation, and interactive elements. LIT partners directly with more than 100 authors across business, marketing, finance, economics, psychology, self‑help, parenting, health, and wellness, and its production team includes Emmy‑award‑winning producers and animators. All videobooks are distributed exclusively on LIT’s platform, with new releases added each month and a forthcoming all‑access subscription planned. The firm is a fast‑growing, venture‑capital‑backed venture.

Saarey is a music streaming platform that specializes in South Asian classical music, heritage, and culture. It provides users with an on-demand audio streaming service that allows easy access to a wide variety of classical music forms, including renditions by ustads, raags, khayal, thumri, and kafi. The platform is designed to offer an ad-free and unlimited listening experience, enabling users to enjoy their favorite music anytime and anywhere on their mobile devices. Saarey aims to create a digital ecosystem that celebrates and preserves classical music while making it accessible to a broader audience.

Tangia is an all-in-one platform for content creators that enhances viewer engagement, boosts monetization, and unleashes viewer creativity. It provides customizable text-to-speech voices, meme overlays, soundbite integration, and AI character conversations, and integrates with major streaming platforms to deliver dynamic, personalized experiences that strengthen community ties and create additional revenue opportunities.

Founded in 2018, The Juggernaut is a digital media publication that focuses on well-reported stories about South Asia and South Asians. It offers a subscription-based service covering diverse topics such as tech, culture, politics, and business, providing insights into the current developments in the Asian region.

CastingForm is a two-sided marketplace that connects actors with filmmakers, streamlining the casting process for advertising productions, studios, and networks, including major players like HBO, Netflix, and Universal. The company’s platform allows directors and producers to access a diverse pool of actors worldwide, focusing on their location, English proficiency, and relevant experience. By significantly reducing the average casting time from six months to just 48 hours, CastingForm enhances the efficiency of talent management for agents and managers, enabling them to book more jobs for their actors. This innovative approach positions CastingForm as a key player in modern casting solutions.

The Ankler is an entertainment industry newsletter offering daily insights, scoops, and commentary on the happenings within America's vibrant film and television sector. It provides exclusive tidbits and perspectives not found elsewhere in the trade realm.

Artifact Company, Inc. is a San Francisco-based business that specializes in creating personal podcasts for users. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform where users can connect with professional interviewers to capture and preserve memories with friends and family. Artifact streamlines the process by handling scheduling and hosting interviews, and it provides users with a polished, edited podcast as the final product. This service is designed to help individuals document and share significant life stories in an engaging format.

Argo is a streaming platform that enables creators and fans to collaborate around content. Creators can distribute material, launch subscription channels, sell digital goods, and participate in revenue sharing and royalties across platforms, while fans help curate and promote content. The platform uses a Web3-based approach to transparent revenue sharing and cross-platform royalties. It focuses on independent storytelling by curating short films and television content and provides personalized recommendations by connecting users, following influencers, film festivals, and filmmakers. Argo monetizes content worldwide on a revenue-share basis, helping creators generate revenue beyond traditional channels and enabling audiences to discover quality content through tailored suggestions.

Pocket FM, established in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates a web-based mobile application offering a vernacular audio sharing platform. It provides users access to a wide range of audio content, including news, finance, stories, and entertainment, in local Indian languages and English. The platform specializes in long-form audio entertainment, with a focus on diverse and engaging content across various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, and thriller. It enables users to share and listen to audios, fostering direct communication with creators worldwide, including podcasts.

Eastern Standard Times, established in 2020 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, is a prominent media company under the parent firm EST Media. It operates as a global platform focused on sharing untold stories from Asia, particularly targeting Gen Z audiences. Eastern Standard Times aims to bridge Eastern and Western youth cultures through its innovative content, which includes premium long-form storytelling. The company develops, finances, and produces web-optimized video content that challenges existing narratives about Asian people and culture, facilitating a deeper understanding and appreciation of these stories both domestically and within the diaspora. By connecting audiences with diverse narratives, Eastern Standard Times plays a vital role in the evolving landscape of media entertainment.

Happs is a global community working together to change the face of live news. Happs is a live streaming news platform that covers top stories from around the world. Using Happs app, it alerts the community to global breaking or trending news events — this could be an article, tweet, image, or live video of the event.

Logcast is a voice streaming platform that facilitates connections among users through brief audio updates, referred to as "logging." This innovative service allows individuals to record, edit, share, and monetize audio content effortlessly via a user-friendly app. By integrating voice control technology, Logcast enhances the social networking experience, enabling users to explore and engage with audio updates and conversations from friends, brands, and creators. The platform aims to redefine digital social interactions by providing a space for users to discover and connect through everyday moments shared in audio form.

NoCap is a platform that enables artists to create, promote, and broadcast live shows and one-of-a-kind fan experiences to a global audience. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.