Better Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $5K – $100K
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $100M+
- Sectors
- Fintech, Consumer, Marketplace +1
- Founded
- 2018
- HQ
- New Delhi, India
About Better Capital
Better Capital is a venture capital firm based in New Delhi, India founded in 2017. Better is an early stage venture firm that builds & invests in category-defining businesses. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Dunzo, Vedantu, Rupeek, Open and BharatPe. Early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology startups across India with focus on mobile-first solutions.
Investment Thesis
“Early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology startups across India with focus on mobile-first solutions.”
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Fund History
Vaibhav Domkundwar started Better Capital in 2018 and raised its maiden seed-stage fund at $15.28 million, roughly 114 crore rupees, a deliberately small first vehicle for a strategy built on volume rather than concentration. Assets under management have since grown past $100 million, and Better is now commonly described as India's largest solo general partner fund.
The deployment model is the distinguishing feature. Better writes 150 or more checks a year at pre-seed, with a median first check of $250,000 to $500,000, and has built a portfolio of more than 200 companies, making it India's most active pre-seed investor by deal volume. The firm explicitly refuses to graduate up the stage ladder, describing its posture as staying small and early forever rather than raising a growth vehicle on the back of early markups. The portfolio has produced two unicorns and more than 15 companies valued in the hundreds of millions, with positions including Dunzo, Vedantu, Rupeek, Open and BharatPe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Better Capital invest at?
Better Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Better Capital located?
Better Capital is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Better Capital focus on?
Better Capital focuses on investments in Fintech, Consumer, Marketplace, EdTech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Better Capital's typical check size?
Better Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $5K to $100K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Better Capital have under management?
Better Capital manages approximately $100M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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