Better Tomorrow Ventures

Better Tomorrow Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focusing on early-stage investments in the fintech sector. Established in 2019, the firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage companies primarily within the software as a service (SaaS) and marketplace domains. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Better Tomorrow Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are driving advancements in financial technology.

Lauren Messner

Investor

JC Bahr-de Stefano

Principal

Past deals in Payments

Salsa

Series A in 2025
Salsa is focused on developing a payroll API that integrates seamlessly into various software platforms, addressing the requirements of a modern workforce. The company's solution is designed to accommodate diverse payroll use cases while minimizing the complexity of frontend code. By enabling businesses to embed payroll workflows effortlessly, Salsa allows them to create customized payroll solutions tailored to their customers' needs. This approach ensures that employees receive timely payments and that compliance requirements are effectively managed.

Nilus

Venture Round in 2025
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

Cadana

Seed Round in 2024
Cadana is dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent talent from accessing global opportunities. The company has developed an instant pay platform that enables workers to receive their earnings on demand. This platform facilitates instant transfers and provides flexible payment options, allowing users to address unexpected expenses efficiently. By offering compliant hiring and payment solutions in over 100 countries, Cadana supports businesses in effectively employing a diverse workforce.

Coast

Series A in 2024
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.

Relay

Series B in 2024
Relay is an-all-in-one, collaborative business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses and their teams take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving. With Relay, business owners can: -Bank with no monthly account fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance required -Organize income, expenses and cash reserves using up to 20 individual accounts -2 savings accounts offering between 1-3% APY -Issue up to 50 virtual or physical Visa® debit cards to meticulously organize spending by team or project -Send payments and deposits via ACH, wires or checks -Cashflow automations, like maximum balance transfer rules and recurring payments -Give team members and financial advisors secure, role-based banking access -Integrate banking with accounting softwares like QuickBooks Online and Xero -Get personalized customer support by email and phone Relay is also the official banking partner of Profit First, the cash flow management methodology and book created by serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz.

PostCredit

Pre Seed Round in 2024
PostCredit is a production expense management platform that assists film producers and production accountants in automating their financial processes. The company offers services such as bank accounts specifically for productions and issues spend cards on the Visa network. With features including automated p-card issuance, real-time expense tracking, and both virtual and physical card options, PostCredit streamlines financial management. This automation allows production teams to minimize administrative tasks, ultimately saving time and money, so they can concentrate on their creative endeavors.

Navro

Series A in 2023
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure tailored for software companies. The company has developed a fintech platform that enables brands to scale their payment operations on a global scale. Navro offers a range of services, including customizable checkout solutions, integration of various payment acceptance methods, local fund collection, and real-time payment stack management. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to efficiently manage their payments infrastructure, facilitating international growth and ensuring that companies can receive funds in their preferred methods.

Nilus

Seed Round in 2022
Nilus is a platform that automates payment operations, providing solutions for reconciliation, reporting, and payment workflows. By integrating data from various payment providers, banks, and enterprise resource planning systems, Nilus offers a singular source of financial truth for organizations, enhancing transparency and control over financial activities. The platform enables finance teams to streamline their operations through automated workflows, pre-built data connectors, and advanced reconciliation algorithms, reducing reliance on technical teams and manual processes. With features that include custom payment flows, wallet launching, and transaction attribution, Nilus empowers clients to automate their financial operations effectively.

Mendel

Series A in 2022
Mendel offers a corporate expense management platform that streamlines financial processes for businesses. Its solutions include automated expense tracking, corporate cards, and real-time reporting to improve visibility and control over company spending. The platform integrates with accounting systems and provides analytics for better financial decision-making.

Navro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Navro specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure tailored for software companies. The company has developed a fintech platform that enables brands to scale their payment operations on a global scale. Navro offers a range of services, including customizable checkout solutions, integration of various payment acceptance methods, local fund collection, and real-time payment stack management. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to efficiently manage their payments infrastructure, facilitating international growth and ensuring that companies can receive funds in their preferred methods.

Unit

Series C in 2022
Unit is a financial infrastructure platform that enables technology companies to integrate financial features into their products, including accounts, cards, payments, and lending services. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and maintains necessary banking relationships, allowing businesses to create customized banking experiences more efficiently. This capability not only helps companies save time but also enhances their product offerings, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value.

Coast

Series A in 2022
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.

Vitt

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vitt is a financial payment platform that offers non-dilutive venture debt investment, primarily targeting SaaS companies. The platform facilitates the integration of billing systems and the management of subscriptions, allowing clients to verify potential payouts based on their monthly recurring revenues. By converting recurring revenues into upfront cash, Vitt enables businesses to enhance their cash flow without the burden of dilution. Additionally, the platform provides tools for clients to invest in treasuries, thereby supporting effective cash management and savings strategies.

Selfbook

Series A in 2021
Selfbook provides a technology-driven payment platform that simplifies and secures the hotel booking process. By enabling one-tap payments, the platform supports all major credit and debit cards, as well as digital wallets and alternative payment methods. Selfbook aims to remove barriers to direct bookings, allowing hotels to enhance their booking flow and increase revenue. The solution unifies the payment process and connects with existing reservation systems, making it easier for hotels to capture mobile bookings and improve conversion rates. Ultimately, Selfbook equips hotels with modern e-commerce tools to streamline the direct booking experience for both businesses and customers.

Coast

Seed Round in 2021
Coast is a developer of a card payment platform designed to make fleet and gasoline payments easier for truck drivers. The company's platform provides payment integration solutions to fleets, making fleet administration easier than traditional financial services.

Unit

Series B in 2021
Unit is a financial infrastructure platform that enables technology companies to integrate financial features into their products, including accounts, cards, payments, and lending services. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and maintains necessary banking relationships, allowing businesses to create customized banking experiences more efficiently. This capability not only helps companies save time but also enhances their product offerings, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value.

Selfbook

Seed Round in 2021
Selfbook provides a technology-driven payment platform that simplifies and secures the hotel booking process. By enabling one-tap payments, the platform supports all major credit and debit cards, as well as digital wallets and alternative payment methods. Selfbook aims to remove barriers to direct bookings, allowing hotels to enhance their booking flow and increase revenue. The solution unifies the payment process and connects with existing reservation systems, making it easier for hotels to capture mobile bookings and improve conversion rates. Ultimately, Selfbook equips hotels with modern e-commerce tools to streamline the direct booking experience for both businesses and customers.

Relay

Series A in 2021
Relay is an-all-in-one, collaborative business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses and their teams take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving. With Relay, business owners can: -Bank with no monthly account fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance required -Organize income, expenses and cash reserves using up to 20 individual accounts -2 savings accounts offering between 1-3% APY -Issue up to 50 virtual or physical Visa® debit cards to meticulously organize spending by team or project -Send payments and deposits via ACH, wires or checks -Cashflow automations, like maximum balance transfer rules and recurring payments -Give team members and financial advisors secure, role-based banking access -Integrate banking with accounting softwares like QuickBooks Online and Xero -Get personalized customer support by email and phone Relay is also the official banking partner of Profit First, the cash flow management methodology and book created by serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz.

Mendel

Seed Round in 2021
Mendel offers a corporate expense management platform that streamlines financial processes for businesses. Its solutions include automated expense tracking, corporate cards, and real-time reporting to improve visibility and control over company spending. The platform integrates with accounting systems and provides analytics for better financial decision-making.

Unit

Series A in 2020
Unit is a financial infrastructure platform that enables technology companies to integrate financial features into their products, including accounts, cards, payments, and lending services. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and maintains necessary banking relationships, allowing businesses to create customized banking experiences more efficiently. This capability not only helps companies save time but also enhances their product offerings, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value.

Relay

Venture Round in 2020
Relay is an-all-in-one, collaborative business banking and money management platform that helps small businesses and their teams take control of their cash flow and get crystal clear on what they’re earning, spending and saving. With Relay, business owners can: -Bank with no monthly account fees, no overdraft fees, and no minimum balance required -Organize income, expenses and cash reserves using up to 20 individual accounts -2 savings accounts offering between 1-3% APY -Issue up to 50 virtual or physical Visa® debit cards to meticulously organize spending by team or project -Send payments and deposits via ACH, wires or checks -Cashflow automations, like maximum balance transfer rules and recurring payments -Give team members and financial advisors secure, role-based banking access -Integrate banking with accounting softwares like QuickBooks Online and Xero -Get personalized customer support by email and phone Relay is also the official banking partner of Profit First, the cash flow management methodology and book created by serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz.

Unit

Seed Round in 2019
Unit is a financial infrastructure platform that enables technology companies to integrate financial features into their products, including accounts, cards, payments, and lending services. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and maintains necessary banking relationships, allowing businesses to create customized banking experiences more efficiently. This capability not only helps companies save time but also enhances their product offerings, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value.
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