A new report by Runa Capital highlights the top 20 trending open source startups worldwide, with over half of them closely aligned with AI. The report showcases the explosive growth in AI and LLMs, with companies like Ollama, Zed Industries, and LangGenius leading the pack. The ROSS Index, which tracks the fastest-growing projects on GitHub, indicates a strong demand for open source tooling, particularly in AI and developer tooling.
Forecast for 6 months: We expect to see a continued surge in the adoption of open source AI and LLMs, with more companies like Ollama and Zed Industries gaining traction. GitHub’s top-trending project list is likely to feature more AI-related projects, and we may see the emergence of new players in the market.
Forecast for 1 year: By the end of 2025, we anticipate that at least 15 of the top 20 ROSS Index companies will be AI-related, with a significant increase in the adoption of open source LLMs. The demand for developer tooling will continue to grow, with companies like Zed Industries and Astral’s UV leading the way.
Forecast for 5 years: In the next 5 years, we expect to see the open source AI and LLMs market mature, with more established players and a wider range of applications. The ROSS Index will likely feature a mix of AI-related and developer tooling projects, and we may see the emergence of new categories, such as open source blockchain and web3 projects.
Forecast for 10 years: By 2035, we anticipate that open source AI and LLMs will be ubiquitous, with a significant impact on various industries, including healthcare, finance, and education. The ROSS Index will likely feature a diverse range of projects, including AI-related, developer tooling, and blockchain/web3 projects, and we may see the emergence of new categories and applications.
