Better Auth
San Francisco, California, Ethiopia
◆ Total Raised
$5M
◆ Stage
seed
◆ Location
San Francisco, California, Ethiopia
◆ Founded
2025
◆ Team size
1-10
◆ Links
◆ About Better Auth
An open-source authentication platform that enables developers to integrate authentication features such as sign-in, role management and password resets directly into applications.
◆ What sets it apart
Better Auth is an open-source library that lets developers implement authentication directly on their own backend and database, keeping all user data on-site, unlike hosted services that manage data externally.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerSoftware developers and engineering teams building applications with TypeScript, especially startups and enterprises seeking customizable, cost-effective authentication solutions
◆ Notable
- Over 150,000 weekly downloads on GitHub
- More than 15,000 stars on GitHub
- Community of over 6,000 members on Discord
- Secured $5.5 million in seed funding (June 24, 2025)
- Selected for Y Combinator S25 batch
- Third Ethiopian startup to join Y Combinator
◆ Funding rounds
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◆ FAQ
What does Better Auth do?
An open-source authentication platform that enables developers to integrate authentication features such as sign-in, role management and password resets directly into applications.
Where is Better Auth based?
Better Auth is based in San Francisco, California, Ethiopia, founded in 2025.
How much has Better Auth raised?
Better Auth has raised $5M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.
Who has invested in Better Auth?
Investors in Better Auth include Pioneer Fund, Peak XV Partners, P1 Ventures, Y Combinator and Chapter One.