Kabum is now offering 10% of the revenue to Blender, officially becoming a Blender Corporate Bronze Supporter.
At Kabum, we believe that the tools we rely on shape not only our work, but also our values. Among these tools, Blender stands out as one of the most powerful examples of what open-source collaboration can achieve.
Blender is more than just software. It is a global, community-driven effort that empowers artists, designers, engineers, and companies to create without barriers. It represents freedom, transparency, and shared progress, principles that resonate deeply with us at Kabum.
We had the opportunity to experience this spirit firsthand during the last Blender Conference, where we participated as a team and connected directly with the people behind the project and its ecosystem. You can read more about our experience here: https://www.kabum.it/blog/kabum-at-bcon-2025/
What we witnessed went far beyond software development. There is a genuine desire to share knowledge, collaborate openly, and grow together as a community. This human aspect is what truly makes Blender unique and worth supporting.
The open-source responsibility
Open-source software is often perceived as “free,” but in reality it is sustained by the time, expertise, and dedication of developers and contributors around the world. Behind every feature, every update, and every improvement, there is a community investing real resources.
For individuals, contributing back can take many forms. For companies, especially those generating economic value through these tools, the responsibility becomes more concrete. If your business relies on Blender to create products, deliver services, or generate revenue, then you are already part of its ecosystem, and supporting it becomes a matter of sustainability.
Why companies should give back
Organizations that benefit commercially from Blender have a unique opportunity to ensure its future. By contributing financially to the Blender Foundation, companies directly support core development, long-term stability, infrastructure, and the global network of contributors that keeps the project evolving.
Corporate membership programs are designed to give companies a more active role, allowing them to contribute not only financially but also strategically, helping shape the direction of the tools they depend on.
Kabum’s position
At Kabum, we strongly believe that success built on open-source foundations should also contribute back to those foundations. Supporting projects like Blender is not just an ethical choice, it is also a strategic one.
Healthy open-source ecosystems lead to better tools, faster innovation, and stronger communities. When companies invest in these ecosystems, they are investing in their own future as well.
Our suggestion
We encourage all companies that use Blender as part of their workflow, whether in design, animation, engineering, or visualization, to reflect on their role.
If Blender contributes to your business, consider contributing to Blender.
Supporting the project means actively participating in a shared vision of open innovation, where growth is collective and progress is accessible to everyone.
At Kabum, we are committed to promoting awareness around open-source responsibility and encouraging a culture of contribution, because the tools that empower us today deserve our support for tomorrow.
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