Darktrace plc (DRKTY) develops and provides AI-powered cybersecurity platforms that detect, investigate, and autonomously respond to cyber threats across enterprise networks, cloud environments, endpoints, operational technology (OT), identity systems, and email. The company's core offerings include the Enterprise Immune System for self-learning threat detection; Darktrace Antigena for autonomous response; Cyber AI Analyst for automated investigations and reporting; cloud-native solutions securing hybrid/multi-cloud infrastructures and neutralizing malicious emails; network detection and response (NDR) beyond traditional capabilities; OT security with risk management for converged IT/OT environments; endpoint protection integrating with tools like Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike; identity threat detection; proactive exposure management; attack surface management; and incident readiness/recovery services, complemented by 24/7 global SOC support. Darktrace operates in the cybersecurity industry, serving enterprises worldwide across sectors with customers in numerous countries, from its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and additional offices in locations including London, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore.
Founded in 2013, Darktrace was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange until its acquisition by U.S. private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $5.3 billion, formally completed on October 1, 2024, marking a major strategic shift to private ownership to accelerate innovation and growth. In 2025, the company expanded through the acquisition of Cado Security to bolster cloud security and investigations capabilities, followed by the acquisition of Mira Security in July 2025 to enhance network traffic visibility and AI-driven detection. Additional recent developments include the April 2025 launch of advanced AI models for improved threat prioritization and response, alongside leadership transition with Jill Popelka succeeding Poppy Gustafsson as CEO in September 2024. These moves underscore Darktrace's focus on inorganic growth, platform integration, and cutting-edge AI advancements amid rising demand for proactive cyber resilience.