Better Ventures

Better Ventures is an Oakland-based, mission-driven venture capital firm founded in 2011 and now certified as a B Corporation. It focuses on early-stage investments in science- and technology-driven startups, particularly those addressing climate change, human health, and equitable economic opportunity. The firm typically leads pre-seed and seed rounds with investments ranging from $500K to $1.5M, supporting founders through hands-on operational guidance, strategic introductions, and rigorous impact measurement aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. . Better Ventures believes that purpose and profitability go hand in hand—backing founders who are building a better world, one breakthrough at a time