Better
San Francisco, US · 9 known investors
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Better is a mortgage and home financing platform that offers purchase mortgages, refinancing, home equity lines of credit, and related services including title, closing, and agent matching for homebuyers and refinancers.
Founders & leadership
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Vishal GarginFounderPreviously, he co-founded MyRichUncle.com, an online student lending company, and 1/0 Capital, an early-stage fintech investment firm, and worked as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley.
Investors · 9
Activant CapitalNew York · $100K – $50M
Framework VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $40M
Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Manhattan WestLos Angeles
Moderne VenturesChicago · $100K – $7M
Pine BrookBedford
SoftBank Vision FundLondon
Sparq Capital (SFO)Palo Alto
9Yards CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $10M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedDec 2024Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 8
by search overlap
Zillow12782 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Chase12157 shared keywordsA wealth management and investing service (J.P. Morgan Wealth Management via Chase) offering self-directed brokerage accounts with commission-free online trades as well as one-on-one advisor services, financial planning tools, and retirement accounts. It serves individual retail investors ranging from beginners to experienced investors in the United States.
Experian11030 shared keywordsExperian offers consumers tools to access their credit report and FICO Score, build credit, and manage money, including credit card matching, bill and subscription negotiation, car insurance comparison, and a digital checking account with debit card. It serves individual U.S. consumers through its app and financial products.
SmartAsset8748 shared keywordsFisher Investments is a global money management and financial advisory firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages investments across equities, fixed income, and blended accounts using an active, forward-looking investment approach.
Prior Finance8163 shared keywordsPrior Finance operates a digital financial services platform offering personal loans, student loans, home loans, deposit accounts, credit cards, and investment tools through an integrated mobile application, serving both individual members and enterprise partners seeking lending solutions and technology infrastructure.
Wellsfargo8009 shared keywordsWells Fargo provides investment advisory services, wealth management, and retirement planning for individual investors and high-net-worth clients. The company offers digital investment platforms, market insights, and personalized financial guidance through its advisors and digital tools.
Credit Karma6522 shared keywordsCredit Karma is an AI-powered personal finance platform that provides free credit scores, credit monitoring, cashflow insights, and financial marketplace services to help consumers understand and manage their finances. The platform serves over 140 million members with tools for credit analysis, tax filing, and financial opportunity identification.
Redfin6421 shared keywordsReal Estate & Homes for Sale, Rentals, Mortgages & Agents
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Better do?
- Better is a mortgage and home financing platform that offers purchase mortgages, refinancing, home equity lines of credit, and related services including title, closing, and agent matching for homebuyers and refinancers.
- Who founded Better?
- Better was founded by Vishal Garg.
- Who are Better's investors?
- Better's investors include Activant Capital, Framework Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Manhattan West, Moderne Ventures, Pine Brook, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sparq Capital (SFO) and 1 more.
- Where is Better headquartered?
- Better is headquartered in San Francisco, US.