Open SourceVC-backedAcquired 2025
Richmond, United States · Founded 2018
Payload
The TypeScript-first headless CMS.
About Payload
Open-source CMS built on Node, Express, MongoDB. Treats content modeling as code. Acquired by Figma in 2025.
Company facts
- Category
- Open Source
- Funding stage
- Acquired 2025
- Total raised
- Acquired (Figma)
- Founded
- 2018
- Team size
- 11-50
- HQ
- Richmond
- Country
- United States
- Website
- payloadcms.com
Founders of Payload
- James Mikrut
Investors backing Payload
- Figma
Frequently asked questions
What does Payload do?
Open-source CMS built on Node, Express, MongoDB. Treats content modeling as code. Acquired by Figma in 2025.
Where is Payload based?
Payload is based in Richmond, United States.
When was Payload founded?
Payload was founded in 2018.
How much has Payload raised?
Payload has raised Acquired (Figma) in their Acquired 2025 round.
Who founded Payload?
Payload was founded by James Mikrut.
Who has invested in Payload?
Payload is backed by Figma.