📊 New LF Research report with Serena and COSSA: The State of Commercial Open Source 2025 Findings from 25 years of VC data and 800+ startups show: Faster fundraising at higher valuations IPO exits 7x higher, M&A 14x higher Community strength directly drives company value Read more →

The State of Commercial Open Source 2025

The State of Commercial Open Source 2025

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Open source startups are outperforming proprietary ones in valuation, exits, and funding scale, per the new State of Commercial Open Source Report from the Linux Foundation, Serena Capital and COSSA. 📈By how much? Data shows that commercial open source software (COSS) companies are experiencing 7x higher IPO valuations and 14x higher M&A multiples – the value is real. Read the rest of the report:

Linux Foundation, COSSA and Serena Report Shows Venture Investment in Open Source Outperforms Proprietary Counterparts and Benefits Communities

Vortex Project Joins LF AI & Data Foundation

OSPOs are moving from compliance to strategy. The 2025 State of OSPOs report by LF Research, TODO Group, CNCF, FossID and FinOps shows they’re now driving AI, supply chain security and risk management. 👉 Read the report:

The 2025 State of OSPOs and Open Source Management

The 2025 State of OSPOs and Open Source Management

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🌍 Big news for the future of travel! OpenTravel Alliance joins Overture Maps Foundation to create connected, AI-ready infrastructure. This means more open, interoperable, and intelligent data powering smarter travel worldwide. ✈️ Full story:

OpenTravel Alliance Joins Overture Maps Foundation to Power Connected, AI-Ready Travel Infrastructure

OpenTravel Alliance Joins Overture Maps Foundation to Power Connected, AI-Ready Travel Infrastructure

#OpenSource #AI #TravelTech #Innovation

OpenSearch Software Foundation @npub1ecsf...tkh9 marks 1 year with the @The Linux Foundation. 🚀 1B+ downloads (78% YoY growth) 🤝 Stronger community 🤖 Innovations in agentic AI and hybrid search Read more:

OpenSearch Software Foundation Marks 1-Year Anniversary with Community Growth, Agentic AI and Hybrid Search Enhancements

OpenSearch Software Foundation Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

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🆕🆓 New course: Introduction to JavaScript Security (LFS184). Stand out as a dev by learning to: 🔸 Spot risks early 🔸 Deliver more than working code 🔸 Build trust with your team Think like a defender—enroll free today:

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Introduction to JavaScript Security (LFS184) | Linux Foundation Education

Master secure coding with our free course, Introduction to JavaScript Security (LFS184)—essential for today’s web developers.

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📱 The future of mobile is open. Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research, explores how open source is rewriting the rules, breaking barriers, driving collaboration, and opening new possibilities. 👉

Rewriting the Rules for Mobile: Open Source, Open Possibilities

Hilary Carter, SVP of research for the Linux Foundation, discusses the value of open source for mobile app development in the context of new research.

#OpenSource #Mobile #LFResearch

🐧 Heading to #OSSummit next week? Don’t miss the Learning Lounge! 💡 Tip Talks on AI, security, RISC-V & more 🏆 Security contests, prizes, stickers 🎓 Career growth + certification info Full schedule 👉 https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-summit-europe/program/schedule/ #OpenSource #Linux #Amsterdam

What drives open source developers? 🌍 The LF 2024 Developer Report (with Intel) reveals top motivators: learning new skills + connecting with others. Open source = collaboration, growth & a shared future. 👉 Read more:

Open Source Software Developer Report

Open Source Software Developer Report

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🚀 The future of fintech is open—and moving fast! Join Fork the Bank (FREE, LIVE) to see how open source, FDC3, CDM & certifications are reshaping finance. 🗓 Sep 9 | 8:00 PDT | 11:00 EDT | 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST Register:

Fork the Bank: How Open Source Is Rewriting the Rules of Finance

Get insights from the best open source projects and people. View one of our upcoming or on-demand webinars on topics from Kubernetes to security.

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