Directus

United States - Brooklyn, NY

• 10/11/2022
• Series A
• $7,000,000

The Modern Data Stack 🐰 — Directus is an open-source data platform that automatically wraps any SQL database with a real-time GraphQL+REST API for developers and a no-code data collaboration app for non-technical users.

Completely modular and extensible, with absolutely no limitations or paywalls. Directus can power even the largest and most complex projects. And, with our pure SQL database mirroring, you never need to worry about vendor lock-in.

Available for cloud or on-prem, Directus is the ideal solution for data democratization. Use cases include:

• Backend-as-a-Service — An API builder on top of a database and asset storage
• Internal Applications — BI, back-office, CRM, inventory, projects, etc
• Data Applications — SaaS, IoT, analytics, monitoring, dashboards, etc
• Headless CMS — Websites, apps, kiosks, e-com, signage, etc

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Ben HaynesCo Founder

United States - Brooklyn, New York,

As the original creator of Directus, the leading Open Data Platform, Ben has led a growing team of international developers, designers, and contributors for more than a decade in building-out the Directus suite of products and its cloud-based backend-as-a-service offering. In 2020, Ben became the CEO of Monospace Inc, the new formal entity managing the Directus ecosystem.

Before founding Directus, Ben held senior management positions at SoulCycle and AOL. Additionally, he founded RANGER Studio, a successful digital agency in NYC, accumulating more than two decades of experience building innovative and high-profile digital experiences for industry-leading clients such as Google, Snapchat, AT&T, AOL, Prada, IDEO, MoMA, Interbrand, HP, and the U.S. Government. While serving as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, specializing in Electronic Warfare, Ben completed his BFA in Communication Design at the University of Connecticut. He then taught advanced web development courses at The School at Columbia University before moving into the corporate world.

Ben is a published author and official member of the Forbes Technology Council. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two children.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/contactbenhaynes/