Directus, an open source software company based in Brooklyn, NY, has secured $7 million in Series A financing led by True Ventures to advance its pioneering open data platform, which effortlessly integrates with any SQL database to provide an API and a no-code app. This platform, which has seen exponential growth and adoption by organizations like Bose, Adobe, and Tripadvisor, enables both developers and business users to effectively manage and visualize data, reducing development time by up to 60 percent. The funding will be used to enhance Directus's cloud services and community resources as it continues to support innovative digital experiences and data tools across various industries. The platform, which is fully JavaScript-based, offers a seamless integration that empowers non-technical users to safely interact with data while providing developers with robust tools and APIs. With over 20 million downloads and a growing community, Directus is positioned as a critical component in the modern microservice architecture landscape, facilitating a significant shift towards democratizing data access and utilization in the corporate world.