Palantir Technologies is a software and data analytics company specializing in big data integration, analysis, and visualization platforms for government and commercial clients.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Public |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 Denver, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
| Listed | PLTR · NYSE |
Palantir develops data fusion and analytics software platforms, primarily Gotham (for government/defense) and Foundry (for commercial enterprises). The company serves U.S. intelligence agencies, Department of Defense, law enforcement, and increasingly commercial sectors including finance and healthcare.
Founded by Peter Thiel and others, Palantir has become a major contractor for U.S. government agencies and is known for its work on counterterrorism, border security, and intelligence analysis.
Palantir was founded in 2003 and initially focused on counterterrorism and intelligence analysis for U.S. government agencies. The company expanded into commercial markets in the 2010s and went public via direct listing on the NYSE in September 2020.