Articles about Better

When it comes to fintech, place rivals the San Francisco. Check out these Bay Area fintech innovators.

Emerson Dameron

Updated on May 14, 2024

Here are some of the most prominent leaders in NYC fintech, along with a few upstarts worth watching.

Sam Daley

Updated on May 01, 2024

These fintech lending companies are innovating the way individuals and businesses borrow and repay the money they need.

Emerson Dameron

Updated on April 24, 2024

These NYC real estate tech startups are changing the way we work, collaborate and live, making real estate less scary and more exciting.

With startups popping up in seemingly the most random places in LA, one city in Southern California has established itself as a real player in the tech game: Irvine.

If you want to get your bearings in the San Francisco tech scene, start by familiarizing yourself with these companies.

Tyler Holmes

Updated on February 06, 2023

Longevity in New York City is a rare concept. Restaurants close, jobs fluctuate, buildings get demolished, and the “it” spot rotates around the city like the earth around the sun. However, careers in tech are starting to root deeper as employees align their personal goals with their professional growth. 

These are the skills and practices that will help you stand out and secure that all-important first managerial role.

Whether it's creating a safe space to cast aside the stigma associated with mental health or offering a variety of programs, these two New York-based companies are making their employees' mental health and wellbeing a top priority.

All the information you need to simplify your job search.

Supporting the modern workforce calls for flexibility. New York leaders share their techniques for maintaining healthy remote and hybrid policies.

The Big Apple had a massive year on the VC funding front. These companies led the charge.

Eva Roethler

Updated on September 20, 2021

Three local leaders give advice for sharing authentic, helpful feedback with employees.

The right alignment of company values and personal goals led these employees to join their teams and inspires them to stay.

Ashley Bowden

Updated on July 07, 2021

From dentistry to mortgage lending, VC firms were busy making investments last month on the NYC tech scene. Several companies pulled in robust nine-digit funding rounds and have big plans for the road ahead.

Tyler Holmes

Updated on June 14, 2021

It starts with thorough research.

2 companies share how they built a design system, the challenges they faced and their best tricks of keeping systems up to date and bug-free.

The more cultural competency within a company, the greater the communication and collaboration between employees. 

This latest investment comes at a time of massive growth for Better. The company is now hiring, with more than 100 open tech positions at its NYC HQ.

In order to dig a bit deeper into the tech trends they’re watching in 2021, Built In SF asked leaders from three local companies to weigh in — and then explain how it’ll affect the specific industry they operate in.

Better.com is now valued at $4 billion and plans to use this fresh funding to further build out its mortgage lending platform and grow its team. The company currently has more than 75 open tech positions at its NYC HQ.

The company saw a boost in demand in the month of March, as many people are looking to refinance their homes due to low interest rates.

This month’s top five deals totaled $824 million and named two new unicorns to the marketplace.

On Monday, Better.com announced that it raised $160 million in Series C funding. The round will help the home financing company add more than 400 people to its sales and technology team.