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Directus

Open-source data platform and headless CMS

DEVTOOLSSeries AEst. 200451–200 employeesHerndon

Directus wraps any SQL database with a real-time GraphQL and REST API, plus a no-code app for managing content and data. Teams use it as a headless CMS, internal admin panel, or back-end API layer without writing boilerplate. Fully open source with an optional managed cloud.

Total Raised$10M
Bain Capital Ventures

Founders

B
Ben Haynes
R
Rijk van Zanten

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