Tidelift is a company operating within the software industry, founded in 2017 and based in the United States. With a workforce of 11 to 50 employees, Tidelift focuses on the management and security of open source software. The company's published materials highlight the increasing prevalence of open source in modern applications, which can constitute up to 70% of the codebase in many cases. Tidelift is positioned to address the growing risks associated with open source usage, particularly in light of high-profile security vulnerabilities that have raised concerns at the organizational level. Their 2024 Maintainer Impact Report discusses the importance of open source software security as a critical issue for enterprises, influenced by regulatory frameworks such as the Cyber Resilience Act in the EU and the National Cybersecurity Strategy in the U.S. The report illustrates how Tidelift's solutions have enabled organizations to improve their security posture while reducing reliance on outdated or insecure open source packages, ultimately leading to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.