Darktrace

Darktrace is an AI cybersecurity company headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, known for its patented Self-Learning AI technology that builds a model of normal behavior for each organization and detects novel threats without relying on rules or signatures. Founded in 2013 by mathematicians and machine learning specialists from the University of Cambridge, Darktrace was taken private by Thoma Bravo in a $5.32 billion acquisition completed in October 2024.

As of late 2025, Darktrace generates approximately $780 million or more in annual revenue, serving over 9,000 organizations across 100+ countries. The ActiveAI Security Platform covers network detection and response (NDR), endpoint security, cloud security, email security, and Cyber AI Analyst—an autonomous investigator that triages alerts, writes incident reports, and correlates events across attack surfaces.

Darktrace's PREVENT product line uses AI to simulate attacks and harden defenses before incidents occur, complementing DETECT and RESPOND capabilities. The company has protected global financial institutions, healthcare systems, critical infrastructure operators, and government agencies.

Darktrace holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications and complies with GDPR and CCPA. Approximately 2,000–2,500 employees globally across offices in Cambridge, San Francisco, New York, and other major cities.