Payload Analysis: $5M Raised
What is Payload?
Payload is an open-source backend for Next.js, enabling customizable content management solutions for headless CMS, e-commerce, and enterprise applications.
Employees
3
Founded
2018
Revenue
$2.9M
Product Features & Capabilities
- Headless CMS, Enterprise App Builder, Headless E-Commerce, Digital Asset Management, Multi-Tenancy, White Label, Localization, Access Control, Auth, Visual Editing, AI Auto-Embedding, Publishing Workflows, Static A/B testing.
Pricing
- Self-hosted: Free
- Completely open source
- Host yourself
- Standard: $35/mo
- MongoDB Atlas serverless DB
- 3GB database storage
- 30GB S3 file storage
- 40GB bandwidth /mo
- 512MB RAM, 1 vCPU
- 50 million serverless RPUs /mo
- One custom domain
- On-demand backup
How much Payload raised
Seed - $4.7M
November 15, 2022Lead Investor: Gradient Ventures, MongoDB Ventures, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Grand Ventures, Exceptional Capital, and other notable angel investors.
Who are the founders of Payload
Market Focus
Payload primarily focuses on the content management system (CMS) market, specifically in providing solutions for headless CMS, e-commerce, and enterprise application development.
Business Model
Hybrid revenue model based on enterprise features and cloud hosting services.
Competitors Overview
Payload's main competitors in the headless CMS market include:
- Strapi: A popular open-source headless CMS known for its flexibility and extensive plugin ecosystem. Strapi offers a rich feature set, making it suitable for various projects. However, it can be complex and resource-intensive for
Investors
- SV Angel
- Y Combinator
- Gradient Ventures
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- 4 other undisclosed investors
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