Proofpoint, Inc.
PrivateLast Round
Debt
Aug 31, 2021
Est. Valuation
$12.3B
Total Funding Raised
$4.84B
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Proofpoint, Inc. operates in Cybersecurity and is based in Sunnyvale, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Debt round in August 2021.
Proofpoint, Inc. is a cybersecurity and compliance company that provides cloud-based solutions to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats, data loss, and regulatory risks.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Email Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, Compliance & Risk, Threat Intelligence
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Proofpoint, Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | Aug 31, 2021 | ||||
| Take Private | Aug 31, 2021 | ||||
| Convertible Debt | Aug 23, 2019 | ||||
| Convertible Debt | Jun 17, 2015 | ||||
| Convertible Debt | Dec 13, 2013 | ||||
IPO | Apr 20, 2012 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Proofpoint, Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Capital | Series B, Series F, Series E, Series C, Series A |
| Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC | IPO |
| First Analysis | IPO |
| Mohr Davidow Ventures | Series B, Series F, Series E, Series C, Series A |
| Icon Ventures | Series F, Series E |
| Lighthouse Capital Partners | Series C |
| Meritech Capital Partners | Series F, Series E, Series C |
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Market signals
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- Sep 24, 2026
Annual recurring revenue is approaching $2.5 billion.
- Sep 24, 2026
Revenue is growing at a rate of nearly 20%.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- expands_facilitiesNov 6, 2026
In 2025, Proofpoint, Inc. establishes a data centre in the United Arab Emirates as an investment intended to address local customer requirements.
- recognized_asNov 5, 2026
Forrester places Proofpoint, Inc. in its Contenders group in the Q1 '25 Data Security Platforms Wave, which rates data security platforms.
- partners_withNov 4, 2026
Proofpoint, Inc. partners with Threatray on joint research published in Sep '25 that assesses Bitter highly likely operates as a state-backed group gathering intelligence for the Indian government.
- launchesNov 3, 2026
Proofpoint, Inc. launches the ability to capture and analyze potential insider-risk insights from ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini content and visualize them in ITM through the Data Security Workbench in September 2026.
- partners_withNov 3, 2026
Proofpoint, Inc. joins Daybreak, LLC.'s partner program to advance responsible AI for cybersecurity on Nov 2nd '26.
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Proofpoint, Inc. Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Proofpoint, Inc.'s valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Proofpoint, Inc. a public or private company?
Proofpoint, Inc. is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Proofpoint, Inc.?
Proofpoint, Inc. is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Proofpoint, Inc.'s secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Proofpoint, Inc. worth (valuation)?
Proofpoint, Inc.'s valuation is estimated at $12.3B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Proofpoint, Inc. stock?
Proofpoint, Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Proofpoint, Inc.'s last funding round?
Proofpoint, Inc.'s most recent funding round was Debt on August 31, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Proofpoint, Inc.?
Key investors in Proofpoint, Inc. include Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Meritech Capital Partners, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Bridgescale Partners, RRE Ventures.
Will Proofpoint, Inc. IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Proofpoint, Inc..
How can I track Proofpoint, Inc. secondary market activity?
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