Ethiopian Solo Founder Builds Viral Auth Tool, Secures $5M Seed Round

Bereket Engida, a self-taught programmer from Ethiopia, has quietly built Better Auth, an open-source authentication framework lauded by developers as the best they've ever used. This solo founder's startup recently raised $5 million in seed funding. Better Auth addresses limitations in existing tools, offering flexibility and on-premise data storage, appealing to AI startups and others concerned about data security. Boasting 150,000+ weekly downloads and 15,000+ GitHub stars, Better Auth is a testament to Engida's skill and a source of inspiration for aspiring African founders.