OSS Capital

OSS Capital

Venture Capital FirmGeneral Partner (GP)

OSS Capital is the first and only institutional venture capital firm exclusively dedicated to Commercial Open Source Software (COSS) startups. Founded in 2018, they have led over 40 founding seed rounds globally, with a focus on AI/ML, DevTools, API/Middleware Infrastructure, Data, Consumer & Enterprise Apps, and more. Their portfolio supports 120 million+ users and 10,000+ open source contributors.

Founded

2018

Ownership

Privately held

Location

San Francisco, Ca, United States

About

Mission

Empowering open source creators and fostering the growth of transformative open source technologies globally.

Values

Innovation, open source principles, capital efficiency, and knowledge transfer.

Participant Demographics

Serving founders and developers in the Commercial Open Source Software (COSS) ecosystem globally.

Investment Strategies

Venture CapitalEarly StageSeedPrivate EquityTechnologyOpen Source SoftwareAI/MLDevToolsAPI/Middleware InfraDataConsumer AppsEnterprise AppsGlobalIndiaUnited KingdomEuropean UnionCanadaUnited StatesSingapore

Track Record

Team Experience

Includes notable founders and operators of successful COSS startups such as MongoDB, Red Hat, GitLab, and HashiCorp.

Notable Achievements

Largest concentrated portfolio in the COSS ecosystem, supporting 120 million+ users.

Project Track Record

Investments in companies like RustDesk, Tracel AI, Cal.com, Stability AI, and more.

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San Francisco, Ca, United States

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