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Revolutionizing Polyurethane: How Matereal is Pioneering a Safer, Greener Future
Revolutionizing Polyurethane: How Matereal is Pioneering a Safer, Greener Future
Polyurethane (PU) is everywhere. You sit on it (furniture, mattresses, auto interiors), wear it (apparel, footwear), travel with it…
Wes Selke
Jul 25
The Better Ventures 2023 Impact Report
The Better Ventures 2023 Impact Report
Each year when we compile our Impact Report, it is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made as a firm, the talent and…
Katie Andresen
May 21
Founder Profile: Sarah Pinner, Celine Lightfoot, & Kate Sanner | Beni
Founder Profile: Sarah Pinner, Celine Lightfoot, & Kate Sanner | Beni
Today we chat with Beni co-founders Sarah, Celine, and Kate. They were united by the dilemma of secondhand shopping — finding something…
Katie Andresen
Jan 29
Healing Through Food: The Art & Science of Food as Medicine
Healing Through Food: The Art & Science of Food as Medicine
Embracing Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insight to Improve Health
Amber Flores
Dec 14, 2023
The Magnetic Force of Purpose
The Magnetic Force of Purpose
When we started Better Ventures in 2011, we had a lot of explaining to do. Back in those days, there were very few venture funds with an…
Wes Selke
Nov 7, 2023
5 Key Learnings to Host a Successful Founder Day
5 Key Learnings to Host a Successful Founder Day
In September, the Better Ventures team hosted our founders at our Oakland office for our first in-person Founder Day since the pandemic.
Katie Andresen
Oct 17, 2023
The Climate Revolution Runs on Software
The Climate Revolution Runs on Software
$275 Trillion Shift of Resources
Rick Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Founder Profile: Christie Chu | Litlab
Founder Profile: Christie Chu | Litlab
Today we chat with Christie Chu, co-founder and Head of Learning at Litlab. She shares more about the company she helped found, as well as…
Katie Andresen
Sep 11, 2023
The Better Ventures 2022 Impact Report: Key Takeaways
The Better Ventures 2022 Impact Report: Key Takeaways
We’re proud to release our 2022 Impact Report, showcasing the impact our portfolio is delivering as our companies scale. The report…
Katie Andresen
Aug 1, 2023
Founder Profile: Eitan Fischer | Mission Barns
Founder Profile: Eitan Fischer | Mission Barns
Today we chat with Eitan Fischer, founder and CEO of Mission Barns. He shares more about the company he’s leading, as well as his advice on…
Katie Andresen
Jun 21, 2023
Our Investment in Specifx: Intelligent HVAC Management for Building Electrification
Our Investment in Specifx: Intelligent HVAC Management for Building Electrification
We’re thrilled to announce our new investment in Specifx, a data science company helping to usher in the era of commercial and industrial…
Rick Moss
Jun 5, 2023
Fasting in Pill?? — Our Investment in Mimio Health
Fasting in Pill?? — Our Investment in Mimio Health
What if you could get all the benefits of intermittent fasting without actually fasting? That’s the premise (well, sort of) behind Mimio…
Wes Selke
May 22, 2023
Founder Profile: Caralynn Nowinski Collens, M.D. | Dimension Inx
Founder Profile: Caralynn Nowinski Collens, M.D. | Dimension Inx
Today we chat with Caralynn Nowinski Collens, co-founder and CEO of Dimension Inx. She shares more about the company she’s leading, as well…
Katie Andresen
Apr 10, 2023
Empowering Children in the Journey to Read — Our Investment in Koalluh
Empowering Children in the Journey to Read — Our Investment in Koalluh
We’re excited to announce our investment in Koalluh, a personalized reading & writing platform that enables children to generate digital…
Rick Moss
Mar 29, 2023
How to Win at Hiring as a Mission Driven Startup
How to Win at Hiring as a Mission Driven Startup
Hiring is tough for startups. Especially at the early stages, it can seem like a daunting task. If you’re the CEO, you probably are already…
Katie Andresen
Feb 21, 2023
Carbon Markets Ripe for a Reset — Our Investment in Funga
Carbon Markets Ripe for a Reset — Our Investment in Funga
The carbon sequestration market has been heating up lately (no pun intended). As we grapple with a warming planet and the possibility of…
Wes Selke
Feb 15, 2023
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