Venture capital firm

Better Ventures

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Better Ventures is an Oakland-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders leveraging science and technology to address global social and environmental challenges. Founded in 2010 by Rick Moss and Wes Selke, the firm follows a mission-driven investment strategy centred on three primary themes: decarbonising the economy, improving human health, and building an equitable society. As a general partner, the firm focuses on "pre-seed" and "seed" stage companies, particularly those where impact is integrally anchored in the business model—meaning each unit of economic value generated directly translates into a measurable unit of social or environmental benefit. Better Ventures is known for its "founder-friendly" approach, providing intensive hands-on support and leveraging an extensive network of experienced angel investors to help startups scale from initial validation to institutional growth.