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Proofpoint, Inc.

Proofpoint, Inc.

Private
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaCybersecurityhttps://www.proofpoint.com/us

Last Round

Take Private

Aug 31, 2021

Est. Valuation

$12.3B

Total Funding Raised

$1.01B

Company Overview

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, Data Protection, Compliance & Risk, Threat Intelligence, Identity & Access

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

email securitycybersecuritydata loss preventionDLPbusiness email compromiseBECthreat intelligencephishing protectionidentity threat defensesecurity awareness trainingenterprise securityemail gatewaySaaS securityinsider threat managementdata governancehuman-centric securityzero-day protection

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Proofpoint, Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Take PrivateAug 31, 2021
Convertible DebtAug 23, 2019
IPOApr 20, 2012
Series FFeb 27, 2008
Series EMar 27, 2006
Series D
Jun 29, 2005

Key People

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Blake P. Sallé

Chief Revenue Officer

Executive Team

Proofpoint, Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Proofpoint, Inc. investors
InvestorRounds
Benchmark CapitalSeries B, Series F, Series E, Series C, Series A
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLCIPO
First AnalysisIPO
Mohr Davidow VenturesSeries B, Series F, Series E, Series C, Series A
Icon VenturesSeries F, Series E
Lighthouse Capital PartnersSeries C
Meritech Capital PartnersSeries F, Series E, Series C

Market signals

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  • Aug 31, 2021

    $12.3B round led by Thoma Bravo.

  • Aug 23, 2019

    $920M raised in convertible debt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Proofpoint, Inc. a public or private company?

Proofpoint, Inc. is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Proofpoint, Inc.?

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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?

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When was Proofpoint, Inc.'s last funding round?

Proofpoint, Inc.'s most recent funding round was Take Private 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..

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSunnyvale, California
Employee Range3,908
Year Founded2002
Last FundingAug 31, 2021

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