Valkey is run by the companies that control the Linux Foundation.

The only other fork from current redis that I'm aware of is Redict, and I'd imagine drew devault's name alone brings enough baggage and bad memories that a lot of people (users and contributors) will avoid it.

This fork being run by existing contributors to the project helps a lot too.

No matter one's opinions on Drew, I think his work as a maintainer and his commitment to open-source speak for themselves.

Your second point is actually the answer I was looking for, thank you.