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Overview

OSS Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in open source software projects. It operates as an independent entity targeting long-term sustainability in the OSS ecosystem. The firm is notable for its strategy of acquiring and funding mission-critical open source companies.

History

OSS Capital was founded in 2018 by Chris Wanstrath, co-founder of GitHub. Key milestones include launching its investment fund dedicated to open source software and making investments in various OSS projects. The firm has pursued a model of perpetual ownership to ensure ongoing development without traditional exit pressures.

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