Open Core Ventures

Open Core Ventures (OCV) builds and scales open-core companies directly from impactful open-source projects. OCV identifies high-traction open-source software, then recruits founders to establish new commercial entities. The firm provides structured frameworks and resources, empowering developers to transform their initiatives into scalable, venture-backed businesses through strategic commercialization.

Founded by GitLab CEO Sid Sijbrandij, OCV emerged from his conviction in open source as software's future. Sijbrandij recognized a unique opportunity to formalize successful open-source projects into venture-scale companies. His model proactively sources high-traction software, pairing it with entrepreneurs, providing the blueprint and infrastructure to launch and scale.

OCV-backed companies serve diverse technology users, from developers to enterprises, offering commercial solutions built on robust open-source foundations. These products combine open-source flexibility with critical enterprise features and dedicated support. OCV's vision is to establish the open-core model as the primary framework for venture-funded software, expanding open-source innovation's influence and commercial viability.