OSS Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
OSS Capital believes that leading commercial open source companies can achieve scale with significantly improved capital efficiency, requiring only 10-30% of the traditional $300M+ typically raised to reach $100M in annual revenue. The firm is guided by a network of 50+ experienced COSS founders who have built companies generating $300B+ in total value and $100B+ in successful exits. The firm's strategy focuses on backing founders building open source technologies that drive positive-sum capitalism while aiming to expand global adoption of open source principles across all digital product categories.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 23 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2SaaS ×2Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNorth provides cloud cost management software that helps organizations optimize their cloud spending and licensing across public cloud providers. The platform targets enterprises and technical teams managing large cloud infrastructure budgets.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Liquid.ai develops foundation models optimized to run on edge devices such as phones, laptops, and cars, prioritizing low latency and privacy constraints. The company provides tools and a platform for developers to fine-tune and deploy AI models at scale across various industries including automotive, financial services, and defense.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Thalmic Labs manufactures wearable armbands that detect electrical muscle signals to enable wireless control of computers and mobile devices. The company serves users seeking alternative interaction methods with digital technology.
ConsumerHardwareKitchener, CA
Stephen Lake(Founder/CEO)inMatthew Bailey(Founder)Aaron Grant(Founder)
Plane is a payroll and HR platform designed for automation-first teams, offering open APIs, CLI, and MCP integrations so agents and software tools can directly manage payroll operations. It serves startups and companies with diverse workforces spanning U.S. employees, global contractors, and EOR hires across 100+ countries.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Matt Pelc(Founder/CEO)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OSS Capital invest at?
- OSS Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does OSS Capital focus on?
- OSS Capital focuses on Developer Tools, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is OSS Capital located?
- OSS Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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