Payload
Seed Round in 2022
Payload is a Michigan-based company that specializes in a self-hosted, headless content management system (CMS) designed for developers. Founded in 2018, its platform utilizes TypeScript, Node, React, and MongoDB to facilitate the creation and management of content across various applications, including websites, native apps, and e-commerce platforms. Payload's CMS is distinguished by its robust data modeling capabilities, featuring dynamic field types such as Arrays and Blocks, as well as specialized fields like Relationship and GeoJSON. The platform also incorporates advanced access control functions at both document and field levels, enhancing data security. By streamlining backend and admin panel development, Payload enables engineers to save time and improve their workflow in managing content effectively.
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a robust alternative to SQLite and Core Data, facilitating faster application development for users on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm specializes in offering a memory-efficient database that includes features like querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. This innovative platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, effectively saving them time and enabling the creation of enhanced user experiences. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc.
mLab is a provider of a fully managed Database-as-a-Service platform that specializes in automated provisioning and scaling of MongoDB databases. The company offers comprehensive services, including backup and recovery, 24/7 monitoring and alerting, and web-based management tools, ensuring that developers can concentrate on product development rather than operational concerns. With its platform powering over 900,000 database deployments across major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google, mLab delivers expert support to facilitate seamless database management for businesses.
WiredTiger
Acquisition in 2014
WiredTiger is a developer of data management software, founded in 2012 by Keith Bostic and Michael Cahill, and based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The company specializes in performance and database management solutions, notably through its flagship product, the WiredTiger Data Store. This software allows users to configure tables for various access patterns, including write-optimized (row-store), read-optimized (column-store), and random-insert (log-structured merge) formats, as well as hybrids of these approaches. WiredTiger's innovative technology enhances database performance and flexibility, making it a valuable asset in the realm of data management. The company was subsequently acquired by MongoDB.