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.

Nihar Bobba

Principal

Lauren Messner

Investor

JC Bahr-de Stefano

Principal

Past deals in Payments

Salsa

Series A in 2025
Salsa is a company that specializes in developing a payroll infrastructure platform tailored to meet the demands of today's workforce. The company offers a modern payroll Application Programming Interface (API) designed to support a wide array of payroll use cases while minimizing the complexity of frontend code. This allows businesses to effortlessly embed payroll workflows into their existing software platforms, facilitating the creation of customized payroll solutions. With Salsa's platform, companies can ensure timely employee payments and maintain compliance with relevant regulations, enhancing the overall efficiency of payroll management.

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 eliminating barriers that prevent talent from accessing global opportunities. The company offers an instant pay platform that enables workers to receive their earnings on demand, featuring instant transfers and flexible payment options. This platform facilitates compliant hiring and payment for companies operating in over 100 countries, allowing them to efficiently manage their workforce and address unexpected expenses for their employees. By streamlining the payment process, Cadana supports both employers and employees in navigating the complexities of international labor markets.

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 fintech company that specializes in automating spending for film and television productions. It provides bank accounts tailored for productions and issues spend cards through the Visa network. The company's platform streamlines financial processes by offering automated p-card issuance, real-time expense tracking, virtual and physical card options, and automated reconciliation. This enables production teams to reduce administrative tasks, save time and money, and concentrate more on their creative work.

Navro

Series A in 2023
Navro is a fintech company that specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software businesses. It offers a platform that enables brands to scale their payment operations globally by integrating various financial services such as international payment acceptance, local fund collection, and real-time coverage. Navro's solution allows businesses to manage their payment stack efficiently, facilitating international growth.

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 Biotechnology, Inc. is a plant biotechnology company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing genetic and chemical solutions for various agricultural markets. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through innovations in biofuel feedstocks, yield enhancement, drought and freezing tolerance, disease resistance, nutrient use efficiency, and cold germination. Mendel has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations in the industry, including Monsanto Corporation, BP, and Bayer CropScience. Its operations extend across the United States, Europe, and China, reflecting a commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainability.

Navro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Navro is a fintech company that specializes in providing payment and banking infrastructure for software businesses. It offers a platform that enables brands to scale their payment operations globally by integrating various financial services such as international payment acceptance, local fund collection, and real-time coverage. Navro's solution allows businesses to manage their payment stack efficiently, facilitating international growth.

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. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and banking relationships, allowing businesses to create unique banking experiences efficiently. This capability not only accelerates the development timeline for financial services but also enhances customer engagement and lifetime value by differentiating their offerings in a competitive market.

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 technology company that offers a payment platform designed to facilitate non-dilutive venture debt investment, specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. The platform enables clients to convert their monthly recurring revenues into upfront cash, thereby assisting them in managing cash flow more effectively. By integrating billing systems and maintaining subscriptions, Vitt's platform helps clients enhance their monthly payments without the concern of cash flow issues. Additionally, it provides tools for investing in treasuries, allowing businesses to optimize their savings and financial management strategies.

Selfbook

Series A in 2021
Selfbook is a technology company that provides a streamlined payment platform tailored for the hotel industry. Its innovative system facilitates secure and easy one-tap payments, accommodating all global credit and debit card brands, as well as digital wallets and alternative payment methods. By removing obstacles to direct bookings, Selfbook enhances the booking experience for both hotels and guests. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing reservation systems, enabling hotels to improve conversion rates, capture mobile bookings, and increase revenue. Through its comprehensive approach, Selfbook empowers hotels with modern e-commerce tools that unify payment processing and enhance overall security, making the direct booking process more efficient and user-friendly.

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. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and banking relationships, allowing businesses to create unique banking experiences efficiently. This capability not only accelerates the development timeline for financial services but also enhances customer engagement and lifetime value by differentiating their offerings in a competitive market.

Selfbook

Seed Round in 2021
Selfbook is a technology company that provides a streamlined payment platform tailored for the hotel industry. Its innovative system facilitates secure and easy one-tap payments, accommodating all global credit and debit card brands, as well as digital wallets and alternative payment methods. By removing obstacles to direct bookings, Selfbook enhances the booking experience for both hotels and guests. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing reservation systems, enabling hotels to improve conversion rates, capture mobile bookings, and increase revenue. Through its comprehensive approach, Selfbook empowers hotels with modern e-commerce tools that unify payment processing and enhance overall security, making the direct booking process more efficient and user-friendly.

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 Biotechnology, Inc. is a plant biotechnology company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing genetic and chemical solutions for various agricultural markets. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through innovations in biofuel feedstocks, yield enhancement, drought and freezing tolerance, disease resistance, nutrient use efficiency, and cold germination. Mendel has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations in the industry, including Monsanto Corporation, BP, and Bayer CropScience. Its operations extend across the United States, Europe, and China, reflecting a commitment to advancing agricultural technology and sustainability.

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. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and banking relationships, allowing businesses to create unique banking experiences efficiently. This capability not only accelerates the development timeline for financial services but also enhances customer engagement and lifetime value by differentiating their offerings in a competitive market.

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. By streamlining the process of launching vertical banks, Unit manages compliance and banking relationships, allowing businesses to create unique banking experiences efficiently. This capability not only accelerates the development timeline for financial services but also enhances customer engagement and lifetime value by differentiating their offerings in a competitive market.
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