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Palantir Technologies
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Palantir Technologies is a data analytics company founded in 2003, known for its work with government agencies and corporations, and its data fusion platforms like Gotham.
Overview
Palantir Technologies is a data analytics company founded in May 2003 and operational from 2004 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Nathan Gettings. Initially conceived to adapt PayPal's fraud detection system for government intelligence, its mission is to develop software for human intelligence augmentation through data analysis, aimed at reducing terrorism and fraud while protecting civil liberties. Palantir gained early traction via funding from In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm, leading to the development of its Gotham platform. The company went public via direct listing in 2020 and now serves government agencies and corporations across various industries.
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Company Founded
Palantir Technologies was founded by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Nathan Gettings.