Proofpoint Overview
- Year Founded
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2002
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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4,662
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt Refin.
- Financing Rounds
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17
- Investments
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27
Proofpoint General Information
Description
Developer of cybersecurity and compliance software intended for mid and large-sized organizations. The company's solutions include threat protection, incident response, regulatory compliance, archiving, governance, and secure communication capabilities, thus protecting people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.
Contact Information
Website
www.proofpoint.comCorporate Office
- 925 West Maude Avenue
- Sunnyvale, CA 94085
- United States
Corporate Office
- 925 West Maude Avenue
- Sunnyvale, CA 94085
- United States
Proofpoint Timeline
Proofpoint Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Proofpoint Comparisons
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Proofpoint Competitors (83)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearswift | Private Equity-Backed | Eden Prairie, MN | 000 | 000.00 | 000000000000 | |
| Securonix | Venture Capital-Backed | Addison, TX | 000 | 00.000 | 00000000000 | 00.000 |
| Sophos | Private Equity-Backed | Abingdon, United Kingdom | 0000 | 000.00 | 000000000 | 000.00 |
| Qualys | Formerly VC-backed | Foster City, CA | 0000 | 00000 | 000000 - 000 | 00000 |
| Fidelis Security | Private Equity-Backed | Riverside, CA | 000 | 000.00 | 000000000000 | 000.00 |
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Proofpoint Patents
Proofpoint Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20230336588-A1 | Simulated phishing lure generation using artificial intelligence for improved cybersecurity | Pending | 13-Apr-2022 | 00000000000 | |
| US-20230319106-A1 | Machine learning uniform resource locator (url) classifier | Pending | 04-Apr-2022 | 00000000000 | 00 |
| US-20230291764-A1 | Content-based socially-engineered threat classifier | Pending | 11-Mar-2022 | 00000000000 | 0 |
| US-20230247033-A1 | Message compliance scanning and processing system | Pending | 31-Jan-2022 | 00000000000 | |
| US-20230086556-A1 | Interactive email warning tags | Pending | 21-Sep-2021 | H04L51/212 |
Proofpoint Executive Team (52)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Sumit Dhawan | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Marcel DePaolis | Chief Technical Officer | |
| Michael Frendo Ph.D | Chief Technology Officer, Engineering | |
| Darren Lee | Executive Vice President & General Manger, Security Products and Services Group | |
| David Knight | Strategic Advisor to the CEO |
Proofpoint Board Members (13)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
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| 000000 000000000 | Thoma Bravo | Board Member | 000 0000 |
| 00000 000000 | Benchmark Capital Holdings | Board Member | 000 0000 |
| 00000 0000 | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 |
Proofpoint Signals
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Growth
Size Multiple
Key Data Points
Similarweb Unique Visitors
15.0K
Majestic Referring Domains
314
Proofpoint Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Proofpoint Investments & Acquisitions (27)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Security | 17-Jun-2024 | 00000 0000 | 0000 | Network Management Software | |
| Tessian | 19-Dec-2023 | 0000000000 | Network Management Software | 000000 00 | |
| Illusive Networks | 29-Dec-2022 | 0000000000 | 00000 | Network Management Software | 0000 0000 |
| Dathena | 10-Jan-2022 | 0000000000 | Network Management Software | 0000 0000 | |
| InteliSecure | 22-Feb-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | 000.00 | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | 0000 0000 |
Proofpoint Subsidiaries (2)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tessian | Network Management Software | London, United Kingdom | 2013 |
| Cloudmark | Network Management Software | Sunnyvale, CA | 0000 |
Proofpoint ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated January, 25, 2021
22.82 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
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Management
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Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Proofpoint FAQs
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When was Proofpoint founded?
Proofpoint was founded in 2002.
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Who is the founder of Proofpoint?
Gary Steele and Eric Hahn Ph.D are the founders of Proofpoint.
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Who is the CEO of Proofpoint?
Sumit Dhawan is the CEO of Proofpoint.
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Where is Proofpoint headquartered?
Proofpoint is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.
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What is the size of Proofpoint?
Proofpoint has 4,662 total employees.
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What industry is Proofpoint in?
Proofpoint’s primary industry is Network Management Software.
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Is Proofpoint a private or public company?
Proofpoint is a Private company.
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What is Proofpoint’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Proofpoint is 000000.
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How much funding has Proofpoint raised over time?
Proofpoint has raised $844M.
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Who are Proofpoint’s investors?
Glynn Capital and Thoma Bravo have invested in Proofpoint.
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Who are Proofpoint’s competitors?
Clearswift, Securonix, Sophos, Qualys, and Fidelis Security are some of the 83 competitors of Proofpoint.
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