Dataminr, a New York-based AI-powered real-time information platform, has raised $85 million in funding.
Investors
The funding came from NightDragon and HSBC through a combination of convertible financing and credit.
NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the SecureTech industry, including cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy. Its platform and vast industry network provide threat insights, deal flow, market leverage, and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value.
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC provides a wide range of services, including retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and global market services. It serves customers worldwide from offices in 58 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,017 billion as of December 31, 2024, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.
Dataminr Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate its AI capabilities, expand its international presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and develop products in new vertical markets.
About Dataminr
Founded in 2009, Dataminr uses artificial intelligence to deliver real-time information and detect risks. The platform analyzes public data to provide early warnings about high-impact events. With its multi-modal Fusion AI, Dataminr processes billions of data signals—such as text, images, video, and sensor data—in over 150 languages. Its suite of AI-driven solutions includes tools like ReGenAI, which generates live event briefs as events unfold, and Context Agents, which offer real-time context for breaking events. Dataminr serves a broad range of industries, from enterprise to government and defense, with clients that include two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and several international governments.
Funding Details
Company: Dataminr, Inc.
Raised: $85.0M
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: March 2025
Investors: NightDragon, HSBC
Company Website: https://www.dataminr.com/
Software Category: Real-Time AI and Data Analytics
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