# Cossmology

> The definitive directory and knowledge hub for commercial open source software (COSS) companies and industry developments.

Cossmology is a comprehensive, searchable database tracking the commercial open source software ecosystem. It provides data on over 1,000 COSS companies, including funding rounds, valuations, key personnel, open source projects, and industry headlines.

Cossmology is built and maintained by Sabir Ibrahim of the Chinstrap Community.

## Core Mission
Cossmology tracks companies that build commercial products around open source software. It highlights how open source drives innovation while creating sustainable business models, tracking the intersection of community-driven development and enterprise adoption.

## Key Resources
- **Companies**: Detailed profiles of COSS companies, including descriptions, funding history, and key metrics. (Available at `/organizations` and `/organizations/[shortname]`)
- **Headlines**: A chronological feed of news, funding announcements, product launches, and market developments in the COSS ecosystem. (Available at `/headlines`)
- **People**: Key founders, executives, and contributors in the COSS space. (Available at `/people`)
- **COSS Weekly**: A newsletter covering the latest news and funding rounds from the COSS universe. (Available at `/coss-weekly`)
- **Showcase**: A curated selection of leading and trending COSS startups. (Available at `/showcase`)

## Database and Data Sources
Much of the underlying data powering Cossmology is also available in the open source "Awesome OSS Companies" GitHub repository maintained by the Chinstrap Community (https://github.com/Chinstrap-Community/Awesome-OSS-Companies).

## Contact and Socials
- Website: https://cossmology.com
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/ChinstrapC
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chinstrap-community/
- GitHub: https://github.com/Chinstrap-Community
- Parent Organization: https://chinstrap.community