Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV)

Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV) is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments within the financial technology (fintech) sector globally. The firm is dedicated to backing experienced operators who are building the future of financial services, with a particular emphasis on areas like financial infrastructure, AI applications, and vertical SaaS solutions. BTV aims to be a hands-on partner, providing more than just capital to its portfolio companies.

Founded in 2019 by Jake Gibson and Sheel Mohnot, Better Tomorrow Ventures emerged from the founders' extensive experience in the fintech industry. Jake Gibson co-founded NerdWallet, a prominent consumer fintech company, while Sheel Mohnot successfully built and exited two fintech companies, FeeFighters and Innovative Auctions. Their shared background as operators and early investors in fintech led them to establish BTV with the vision of supporting the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs from the earliest stages.

BTV has built a robust portfolio of over 100 fintech companies, demonstrating its commitment to the sector. Notable investments include companies like Albert, Lattice, Mercury, Ironclad, Flexport, and Ramp. The firm also highlights companies such as Selfbook, Coast, Unit, Relay, Basis, and Kaaj, which are making significant strides in their respective categories. BTV actively supports its portfolio companies through various stages, including follow-on investments.

The team at Better Tomorrow Ventures is composed of experienced operators and fintech enthusiasts, including Founding Partner Jake Gibson, Co-Founder & General Partner Sheel Mohnot, Partner Nihar Bobba, Principal JC Bahr-de Stefano, and Head of Talent Yoni Lateiner. Their collective expertise spans building and exiting startups, investing in over a hundred fintech companies, and working with incumbents. This operational background allows BTV to provide comprehensive support to founders in areas such as hiring, company culture, distribution, strategic partnerships, and fundraising.