Goodword
Category: AI in Marketing
AI-powered professional networking platform with relationship copilot that helps users manage, nurture, and leverage their professional connections Goodword was founded in 2024. The company is led by Caroline Dell. Based in Brooklyn, United States. Team size: 5-10. Total funding raised: $4 million. Latest round: Seed, $4.0M, November 2025, led by Human Ventures. Key investors include Human Ventures, January Ventures, Bain Future Back Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Graham & Walker.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, United States
- Team size
- 5-10
- Total funding
- $4 million
Value proposition
Goodword's AI copilot provides relationship intelligence by surfacing the right people at the right time, remembering context, and facilitating meaningful connections beyond superficial networking
Products and solutions
AI-powered networking app with relationship copilot, Automated contact organization and context tracking, AI-driven introduction facilitation and follow-up reminders, Integration with calendars, email, and social platforms
Unique value
Combines AI relationship intelligence with human-centered design to transform how professionals maintain and leverage their networks, focusing on depth over breadth
Target customer
Busy professionals, executives, and 'super connectors' who have extensive networks but struggle to maintain meaningful relationships
Industries served
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Consulting, Executive Networking
Technology advantage
Proprietary AI algorithms that analyze interactions across multiple platforms (LinkedIn, email, calendar) to provide actionable insights for relationship nurturing and opportunity identification
How they differentiate
Goodword differentiates by acting as an AI 'relationship copilot' that focuses on maintaining and deepening existing relationships rather than accumulating new connections, with personalized insights and automated follow-ups
Main competitors
LinkedIn, Clay, Affinity, Folk, Dex, Lunchclub
Key partnerships
Human Ventures (lead investor), January Ventures, Bain Future Back Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Graham & Walker
Notable customers
Leaders at OpenAI, Uber, NY Times, KKR, DoorDash, Airtable, Chief
Major milestones
Raised $4M seed funding in November 2025, Launched iOS app on App Store, Came out of stealth mode October 2025, Built core team and AI platform, CEO's track record scaling Chief to 20K+ members
Growth metrics
Pre-revenue stage, live product with App Store presence, team of 5-10 members, graduated from stealth mode in October 2025
Market positioning
Positioned as a premium AI-enhanced relationship management tool for professionals seeking meaningful connections beyond transactional networking
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the United States market with potential expansion to other English-speaking professional markets
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents as of December 2025
About Caroline Dell
Former VP & GM at Chief (scaled to 20K+ members, $120M+ ARR), early employee at LOLA, serial startup operator, ex-Bain consultant
Official website: https://www.goodword.com