COSS Startups: $482 Million
Closed-Source Peers: $34 Million (14x)
COSS Startups: $1.3 Billion
Closed-Source Peers: $171 Million (7x)
COSS Startups: ~2x Higher
Closed-Source Peers: Baseline
COSS Startups: 20% Faster
Closed-Source Peers: Baseline
COSSA is the category-defining institution for Commercial Open Source.
We are an active, opinionated, and fiercely pro-entrepreneurial organization. We are not another neutral Switzerland; we are a launchpad designed to help startups win, help projects mature, and align value creation for everyone.
Our programs are built on a "Founder-First" principle that preserves optionality and de-risks the startup journey.
COSSA provides a full-stack solution for founders and investors, built on five core programs:
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The intelligence engine. We are building the COSS Data Commons as the system of record for the entire category, replacing guesswork with authoritative data.
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The playbook. We turn brilliant founders into world-class CEOs through cohort-based programs, proven playbooks, and a Mentor Council of seasoned executives.
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The marketplace. We engineer high-velocity investment by connecting our vetted founders with smart, aligned capital through our in-person events and curated deal flow.
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The support network. Frictionless access to a curated network of seasoned COSS execs and domain experts, helping to turn founders into world-class leaders.
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The voice. We passionately showcase the excellence of COSS through our newsletters, podcasts, and other content,
COSSA was born and incubated inside The Linux Foundation, the world's leading home for open source collaboration. This partnership allowed us to build our foundational programs and validate our mission.
On August 25, 2025, COSSA graduated into a new, independent organization to scale its impact and serve the entire industry. The Linux Foundation will be perpetually recognized as our Incubating Partner. We maintain a deep strategic collaboration, especially on the COSS Data Commons and its related research, to build a future where capital and community thrive together.
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