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Company Research Report: Better Capital



Company Overview



  • Name: Better Capital

  • Mission: To back bold innovators from day zero and support mission-driven founders who are solving some of the hardest problems.

  • Founding Year: No information is available

  • Founders: Vaibhav Domkundwar

  • Key People:

  • Vaibhav Domkundwar: Key Investor and Mentor

  • Headquarters: No information is available

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Specialization: Better Capital is known for its venture capital investments in early-stage startups across various industries including FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, SaaS, Climate Tech, among others.


Products



Investments by Sector



FinTech - B2C


1. Slice: #1 credit card challenger.
2. Open: #1 SME neobank in Asia.
3. Jupiter: Consumer neobanking innovator.
4. Rupeek: Asset-backed loans innovator.
5. Khatabook: Digital ledger app for small businesses.
6. Teachmint: Infrastructure for education.

FinTech - B2B


1. Open: B2B payments with connected banking.
2. M2P: Fintech API and infrastructure leader.
3. Ippopay: Brex for Bharat.
4. Khatabook: Digital ledger app for small businesses.
5. Rupifi: Simplest & fastest B2B payment.
6. Nova Benefits: B2B insurance & benefits app.

AI


1. Privado: Privacy management made easy.
2. Contlo: AI-powered customer engagement.
3. Merlin: All-in-One AI extension to write, summarize, code & play.
4. Last9: Software reliability AI.
5. Weav: Enterprise AI copilots.

SaaS


1. Toddle: Modern SaaS platform for schools.
2. Teachmint: Modern ERP SaaS for schools with 15m+ users.
3. Plobal: Mobile app platform for Shopify stores.

... and many more.

Recent Developments



Recent Investments & Funding Rounds (2023)


  • Houseware: Raised $2.1 million led by Tanglin Venture Partners.

  • NxtWave: Raised $33M in Series A round led by Greater Pacific Capital.

  • Gullak: Raised $3 million in seed round.

  • Turns: Raised $500K pre-seed round led by Better Capital.

  • Toddle: Raised $17 million from Sequoia Capital India.

  • Virohan: Raised $7M led by Blume Ventures.

  • STAGE: Raised INR 40 Crore.

  • Equip: Raised INR 3.2 Cr in funding.

  • Privado: Secured $14 Mn.

  • Mojocare: Secured $20M in Series A funding.

  • Phyllo: Secured $15M.

  • Lysto: Secured $12M in Pre-Series A funding.

  • GetSupp: Secured INR 9.5 Crore.

  • Solar Square: Raised funding from Good Capital.

  • Ivy Homes: Raised $7M from Khosla Ventures.

  • Eloelo: Raised $13 million funding co-led by KB Investments and Kalaari Capital.


New Product Launches


  • No information is available


New Features Added to Existing Products


  • No information is available


New Partnerships


  • No information is available


Testimonials


Better Capital is highly regarded by its portfolio company founders, emphasizing its support, mentorship, and strong network, which greatly contributes to their business growth.

Key Testimonials


  • Rajan Bajaj, Co-founder of Slice: Vaibhav is known for his product and sales expertise, assisting entrepreneurs significantly.

  • Anish Achuthan, Co-founder & CEO of Open: Vaibhav's entrepreneurial journey and mentorship have been crucial during various stages of Open's journey.

  • Mayank Banerjee, Co-founder of Even: Lauds Vaibhav for being responsive and helpful from day one.


... and many more, sharing how Better Capital and Vaibhav have been instrumental in their startup's journeys.

Programs and Benefits



  • Office Hours: Brainstorming sessions for founders.

  • Credits: Access to top-notch tools with discounts.

  • Playbooks: Insights and strategies derived from first-hand experiences.

  • Tribal Knowledge: How-tos based on founders' experiences.

  • Investor Network: Warm introductions to top investors.

  • Expert Network: Access to practitioners across various functions.

  • Indiglo: Playbooks and network support for Indian founders targeting global markets.

  • Service Providers: Curated expert services from banking to engineering.


Conclusion


Better Capital has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting early-stage startups with investments, mentorships, and critical resources. With a diversified portfolio and extensive network, Better Capital continues to be a significant player in the venture capital landscape.