Better Capital

Better Capital is one of India's most founder-friendly pre-seed and seed stage funds, led by Vaibhav Domkundwar. The firm positions itself as the first institutional believer for ambitious Indian founders, writing early checks typically in the range of $100k to $500k across sectors including SaaS, FinTech, Consumer, AI, and B2B. Better Capital is not a passive capital provider. Vaibhav brings hands-on operational support, helping founders with early product thinking, team building, and narrative development before the startup has traction or a polished story. The portfolio includes notable names such as BharatPe, Refyne, and Jar, reflecting a consistent ability to identify high-potential founders at the very beginning of their journey. For founders approaching Better Capital, the emphasis should be on the strength of the founding team, the clarity of the problem being solved, and the size of the opportunity in the Indian or global market. The fund is particularly well-suited for first-time founders who need a knowledgeable, India-savvy partner willing to engage deeply at the earliest and most uncertain stage of company building.