better ventures

Better Ventures is an impact angel club headquartered in Munich, Germany, dedicated to backing early-stage founders committed to solving pressing global challenges. Operating as a community of experienced entrepreneurs and investors, their core mission revolves around deploying capital and expertise to foster the next generation of impact-driven startups. They distinguish themselves by focusing exclusively on ventures that aim to create significant positive societal and environmental change, aligning financial returns with measurable impact outcomes.

The club primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies, providing crucial early capital to nascent ventures. Their investment thesis spans a diverse array of critical sectors, including Climate Tech, EdTech, Future of Work, Health & Wellbeing, Sustainable Consumption, and the Circular Economy. Unlike traditional venture capital funds, Better Ventures functions as an angel club, meaning each investment is made by individual angels from their extensive network, offering founders not just capital but also access to a rich pool of industry knowledge and mentorship.

Better Ventures typically deploys first checks ranging from €50,000 to €250,000, providing essential funding for early development and market validation. This initial investment range translates to approximately $54,000 to $270,000 USD, based on current exchange rates. While their base is in Munich, their investment scope is global, with a particular emphasis on opportunities within the European startup ecosystem. They also demonstrate a commitment to their portfolio companies by being open to participating in follow-on rounds with larger tickets, supporting growth beyond the initial seed stage.