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Payload

YC S22 ↗

Grand Rapids, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 3 employees · Acquired · 6 known investors

payloadcms.com ↗

Payload is an open-source Next.js backend platform serving developers and marketers who need flexibility beyond traditional content management systems. The platform provides infrastructure for building custom content and data management solutions without vendor lock-in.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOpen SourceAPIin /payload-cms@payloadcmsycombinator.com ↗

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

JMJames Mikrut
James Mikrutin𝕏Founder
EDElliot DeNolf
Elliot DeNolfin𝕏Founder
DRDan Ribbens
Dan Ribbensin𝕏Founder
RR
Ryan RyboltExecutive Officer, Director
IH
Ian HalpernExecutive Officer, Director
PF
Patricia FeltsDirector

Investors · 6

Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Grand VenturesGrand Rapids · $250K – $2M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Industrious VenturesreportedDenver
SV AngelreportedSan Francisco
Winklevoss CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$9.1MraisedJul 2026 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan RyboltExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian HalpernExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patricia FeltsDirector
Offering amount
$9.1M
Amount sold
$9.1M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jun 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan RyboltExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian HalpernExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Ohio, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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