Darktrace
#29 on Setter30 Most recent: Q3 2020Darktrace is an AI-powered cybersecurity company that uses self-learning algorithms to detect and respond to unknown threats. Founded in 2013 by mathematicians and intelligence experts in Cambridge, UK, the company protects nearly 10,000 customers across all major industries globally with proprietary artificial intelligence technology.
Public Company
Darktrace is publicly traded
IPO'd on April 30, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under DARK.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2013
Employees
2,571–2,600
Total Funding
$230.5M
6 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$1.65B
September 26, 2018
Funding
Total raised $230.5M across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series E
Date
September 26, 2018
Amount
$50M
Valuation
$1.65B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2018 | Series E | $50M | $1.65B | Vitruvian Partners |
| July 2017 | Series D | $75M | $0.82B | Insight Partners |
| July 5, 2016 | Series C | $65M | $0.4B | KKR |
Funding by Round
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series A
$0.1B
Mar 2015
Darktrace today
$1.6B
Sep 2018 · latest mark
Darktrace multiple
20.6x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Leadership
Poppy Gustafsson
Founder, CEO & Chief Executive Officer
Jack Stockdale
Founder, CTO & Chief Technology Officer
Emily Orton
Founder
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
CrowdStrike
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform with AI-driven threat intelligence.
SentinelOne
Autonomous endpoint protection platform using artificial intelligence.
Vectra AI
Network detection and response platform focused on attack behavior models.
ExtraHop
Network traffic analysis and detection platform for threat identification.
Cybereason
Extended detection and response platform for endpoint security.
Cylance (BlackBerry)
AI-powered endpoint security platform now part of BlackBerry.
Darktrace Investment FAQ
Darktrace FAQ
Yes, Darktrace is publicly traded under the ticker symbol DARK on the LSE. The company went public in April 30, 2021.
Darktrace trades under the ticker symbol DARK on the LSE. It began trading in April 30, 2021.
Darktrace (DARK on the LSE) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker DARK to place an order.
Darktrace went public in April 30, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $1.65B. Darktrace was listed on the London Stock Exchange on 30 April 2021 under ticker DARK.L at a market valuation of £1.7 billion. The company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $5.32 billion in an all-cash transaction, which was completed on 1 October 2024, resulting in delisting from the LSE and transition to private ownership.
Darktrace raised $230.5M across 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Darktrace was co-founded by Poppy Gustafsson, Jack Stockdale, and Emily Orton in 2013.
Darktrace is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
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