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Better Auth

acquired by VercelYC X25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · 16 known investors

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Better Auth is an open-source authentication framework for TypeScript applications that provides composable, plugin-based authentication with support for multiple methods including credential auth, social sign-on, passkeys, and enterprise features. It serves developers building consumer and enterprise applications across various frameworks including Next.js, Nuxt, and SvelteKit.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSecurityOpen SourceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Better Auth was founded in 2025 by Bereket Engida.

BEBereket Engida
Bereket EngidaFounder, CEO2024–2026Bereket Engida has developed TypeScript-based developer tools and open source libraries including Better Call, Better Fetch, and Loglib. He previously worked across multiple product teams before focusing on developer infrastructure.
RMRavindra Mistri
Ravindra MistriRavindra Mistri previously handled business development at Broadcom and spent several years at VMware, where he led product operations and SaaS transformation after joining through the acquisition of Nyansa, where he ran business operations and finance. He began his career as an investment associate at Capital Eye Investments and holds an MS in Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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KinfeMichael TarikuFounder

Investors · 16

Chapter Onelisted by Chapter OneLos Angeles · $5K – $200K

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Eight Capitallisted by Eight CapitalNorwalk

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Lobster Capitallisted by Lobster CapitalSan Francisco

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P1 Ventureslisted by P1 VenturesGrand Cayman · $100K – $1M

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Peak XV Partnerslisted by Peak XV PartnersBengaluru · $100K – $10M

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Rain Capitallisted by Rain CapitalBellevue

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Seaplane Ventureslisted by Seaplane VenturesAustinvia Joe Magyer · inferred

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Batch Venturesreported

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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Tekedia CapitalreportedLagos · $1K

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Velocity Fundreported

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2025–2026

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In the news

Better Auth: Funding, Team & Investors | Startup Introsstartupintros.com · Jul 2026Ethiopian-founded Better Auth acquired by US-based Vercel a year after raising $5 million Seed round – African-Startupsafrican-startups.com · Jul 2026Better Auth is joining Vercelbetter-auth.com · Jul 2026Rare African Solo Founder Behind Better Auth Raises $5M to Rethink Developer Authenticationlaunchbaseafrica.com · Jul 2025Ethiopian Self-Taught Developer Raises $5M For His Authentication Tool, Backed By YCpeopleofcolorintech.com · Jul 2025Better Auth, an authentication tool by a self-taught Ethiopian dev, raises $5M from Peak XV, YC | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2025Better Auth - The Authentication Framework for TypeScriptycombinator.com · May 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Better Auth do?
Better Auth is an open-source authentication framework for TypeScript applications that provides composable, plugin-based authentication with support for multiple methods including credential auth, social sign-on, passkeys, and enterprise features. It serves developers building consumer and enterprise applications across various frameworks including Next.js, Nuxt, and SvelteKit.
Who founded Better Auth?
Better Auth was founded by Bereket Engida in 2025.
Who are Better Auth's investors?
Better Auth's investors include Chapter One, Eight Capital, Lobster Capital, P1 Ventures, Peak XV Partners, Pioneer, Rain Capital, Seaplane Ventures and 8 more.
How much funding has Better Auth raised?
Better Auth has disclosed $10M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Better Auth headquartered?
Better Auth is headquartered in San Francisco, US.