Better Ventures

Better Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building a better world. Founded in 2011, it is one of the earlier venture firms to focus explicitly on mission driven technology businesses that aim to create positive social or environmental impact. The firm is based in Oakland, California, as confirmed on its official website. Through its funds, Better Ventures invests in early stage technology startups and leads or co leads pre seed and seed rounds, typically providing initial investments in the hundreds of thousands to low millions of dollars. In Africa, according to available investment records, Better Ventures has participated in seed stage funding rounds for companies based in Kenya, including Africa’s Talking, a telecom and payments API platform, and Pariti, which provides AI powered tools and referrals to help companies source and vet candidates faster. These investments reflect an interest in sectors such as HR and talent, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, and communication and social technologies. Across its global portfolio, Better Ventures focuses on founders using technology to address important societal and planetary challenges. Its investment activity in Kenya aligns with this broader thesis by supporting infrastructure and talent platforms that can enable broader economic and social impact in African markets.