Proofpoint
Track on RadarAcquired by Thoma Bravo · 2021 · news
Enterprise security platform protecting against email threats and data loss
- Total raised
- $85.5M
- Employees
- 5,144
- Founded
- 2002
- Momentum
- 49
Cooling
Data updated July 2026
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Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company specializing in Email & Messaging Security, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States. It has raised $85.5M in total funding, employs about 5,144 people, and was acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2021.
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company that protects organizations from advanced cyber threats and compliance risks through a human-centric security approach. The company operates with over 4,500 employees globally and focuses on defending people, data, and brand reputation. The company's product portfolio is organized into several key areas. For threat protection, Proofpoint offers Core Email Protection and Prime Threat Protection that use AI and global threat intelligence to detect and block email-based threats. The company provides Collab Protection to extend security beyond email to messaging and collaboration tools. In data security and governance, Proofpoint delivers Unified Data Security, Adaptive Email DLP, Enterprise DLP, Insider Threat Management, and Digital Communications Governance solutions. These products address data loss prevention across email, cloud, and endpoints with centralized policy management. The company also offers Archive, Capture, Discover, Supervision, and other compliance tools for secure storage, monitoring, and management of digital communications to meet regulatory requirements. For cloud and SaaS security, Proofpoint provides Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Account Takeover Protection, and CASB capabilities to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across cloud and hybrid environments. The Email Fraud Defense product helps organizations protect brand reputation and meet DMARC requirements. The company's Human Resilience offerings include ZenGuide, which provides automated risk-based security awareness training. Proofpoint serves enterprise customers across various industries and delivers its solutions through direct sales, channel partners, distributors, and MSP partners.
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When was Proofpoint founded?▾
Proofpoint was founded in 2002.
Where is Proofpoint headquartered?▾
Proofpoint is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States.
How much funding has Proofpoint raised?▾
Proofpoint has raised a total of $85.5M in total funding.
Is Proofpoint public or private?▾
Proofpoint is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Proofpoint have?▾
Proofpoint has approximately 5,144 employees.
