We Back Founders On a Mission To Build a
Better World.
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Backing startups leveraging science & technology to build the Better Economy, where people and the planet flourish.
Our Investment Themes
Build Sustainable Industry
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Novel solutions for reducing carbon emissions, waste, and pollution across industries.
Electrification
Food & Ag
Bioeconomy
Circular Economy
The Industrial Revolution has propelled economic growth and widespread prosperity for the last 200+ years. But it’s left our planet polluted, our climate warming, and our resources depleted. Thankfully a new generation of climate obsessed founders (who care a whole awful lot) are developing novel solutions to dramatically reduce carbon intensity, waste, and pollution across industries. From electrification and biomanufacturing to green chemistry and textile recycling, these solutions are enabling the ideal of economic growth without the externalities. There’s still plenty of work to do, and if we succeed, the Lorax and all of his friends may come back.
Improve Human Health
Biological insights and digital tools to improve health and reduce the cost of care.
Behavioral Health
Personalized Health
Food as Medicine
Longevity
Our food and health systems are broken. The modern industrial diet and sedentary lifestyles have given rise to debilitating chronic diseases that are cutting lives short and straining our healthcare systems. But all is not lost. Unlocking the mysteries of human biology is shining new light on how to reverse chronic conditions, prevent them in the first place, and extend healthspan. Meanwhile, advancements in computing and AI are enabling a paradigm shift to personalized health and hyper-efficient systems that lower the cost of care and improve access. While big challenges remain, the future is bright for living longer, healthier lives.
Equip Tomorrow’s Workforce
Building the skills required to thrive in the modern economy.
Personalized Learning
Reskilling
Workforce Augmentation
AI for SMBs
While technological advancement promised shared prosperity, it has also contributed to historic levels of income inequality. We need better ways to equip people with the skills to adapt and thrive across critical industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades. AI-enabled software unlocks the potential to deliver personalized skill development, enable talent discovery based on capabilities rather than credentials, augment human productivity, and empower small businesses to compete effectively. The convergence of AI capabilities with the growing acceptance of alternative credentials and the urgent need for new skills creates a unique opportunity to reshape how people learn and work.
About the Firm
Mission-driven since the beginning.
Founded in 2011, Better Ventures is one of the original venture capital firms to back technology companies building a better world. We believe that business can be a force for positive change in society and that mission-driven companies have a built-in competitive advantage thanks to the power of purpose.
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We support visionary founders reshaping industries
Our founders are leveraging AI, software, biology, and materials science to reshape industries in ways that will benefit both people and planet.
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How We Invest
Our Investment
Approach
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Strategic Early Stage Capital
We lead and co-lead pre-seed and seed rounds with initial investments of $500k to $1M.
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Breakthrough Science & Technology
We focus on B2B solutions that harness the power of breakthrough innovations in AI/ML, software, materials science, and biotechnology.
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People + Planet Impact at Scale
Every company we invest in addresses at least one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We strive to invest in founders who reflect the diversity of our society.
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"With Better Ventures' early investment in our seed round, we were able to rapidly optimize our business model and identify new growth opportunities. Their strategic guidance didn't just help us navigate the early stages; it laid the foundation for our success. To this day, their ongoing support and invaluable introductions continue to drive our expansion, proving that the right partnership can transform potential into reality.”
Josh Britton
CEO & Founder, Debut
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"With Better Ventures' early investment in our seed round, we were able to rapidly optimize our business model and identify new growth opportunities. Their strategic guidance didn't just help us navigate the early stages; it laid the foundation for our success. To this day, their ongoing support and invaluable introductions continue to drive our expansion, proving that the right partnership can transform potential into reality.”
Josh Britton
CEO & Founder, Debut
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“Better Ventures has been a trusted partner in terms of both capital support and also with deep operational expertise.”
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Nate Pelzer
CEO and co-founder, Clinify
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"Better Ventures has been the ideal early partner for Avalo. Their investment and guidance were critical in helping us set realistic, industry-specific milestones that positioned us for future fundraising. They understood the unique challenges of scaling a mission-driven agtech company and worked with us to create clear, market-tractable goals that aligned with future investor expectations in today’s tough climate. Their support has been instrumental in ensuring we’re on the right path to secure our next round."
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Brendan Collins
CEO and co-founder, Avalo
Working with Better Ventures has been invaluable from day one. Their support goes beyond just capital—they have actively opened their network, introduced us to prospective investors, and helped us refine our business model with creative, insightful guidance. They have been true partners in our journey, committed to our success at every step.
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Dr. Caralynn Nowinski Collens
CEO & Co-founder, Dimension Inx.
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Better Ventures is amazing to work with because they are good people and they know good people. They connected us to a founder from their portfolio who achieved a successful exit in our space, which was hugely beneficial. It made us even more confident that they knew what it would take for us to be successful. We are grateful they're on our team.
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Jacqueline Amable
CEO & Co-founder, Matereal
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