Enterprise AI Public

Palantir

AI-powered data analytics for government and enterprise

Founded 2003 Denver, CO 3,700+ employees PLTR Subscription + Services
PLTR NMS
$146.39 ▲ +2.5%
Market Cap Tier
large-cap

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Earnings Snapshot

Q4 2025: Revenue $828M (+36% YoY). US commercial revenue +64%. Adjusted free cash flow $517M. Raised full-year guidance.

About Palantir

Palantir Technologies builds AI-powered data analytics platforms for government agencies and large enterprises. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, and others, the company was originally funded by the CIA's venture arm (In-Q-Tel) and spent its first decade focused on counterterrorism intelligence analysis.

Palantir's core capability is integrating vast, disparate data sources into a unified operational picture and enabling decision-makers to act on that intelligence. Its platforms are used by the U.S. military, intelligence agencies, allied governments, and increasingly by commercial enterprises in healthcare, energy, finance, and manufacturing.

The launch of AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) in 2023 marked Palantir's pivot to generative AI. AIP allows users to deploy large language models on their proprietary data within Palantir's secure environment, enabling natural language queries over sensitive corporate and government data. This product has driven accelerating revenue growth and a dramatic increase in commercial customer acquisition.

Technology & Approach

Palantir's technology centers on ontology-based data integration — creating a unified semantic model of an organization's data regardless of source systems. Gotham (government) and Foundry (enterprise) both build on this ontology layer, enabling complex analytical workflows. AIP adds an LLM layer on top, allowing natural language interaction with the ontology. Palantir emphasizes data security, access controls, and auditability — critical for government and regulated enterprise customers.

Products & Services

AIP (AI Platform)

Generative AI platform that deploys LLMs on enterprise data. Enables natural language queries over proprietary data in secure environments.

Enterprise Platform

Gotham

Intelligence analysis platform for government and defense. Integrates sensor data, signals intelligence, and human intelligence.

Government

Foundry

Enterprise data integration and analytics platform. Creates a digital twin of business operations for data-driven decision making.

Enterprise Platform

Apollo

Continuous delivery and deployment platform that manages software across cloud, on-premise, and classified environments.

Infrastructure

Leadership

A
Alex Karp
Co-Founder & CEO
Philosophy PhD from Stanford. Unconventional tech CEO.
S
Shyam Sankar
CTO
Leads technical strategy and AIP development.
P
Peter Thiel
Co-Founder & Board Chair
PayPal co-founder, prominent venture capitalist.

Notable Achievements

  • Used by U.S. military and intelligence agencies for operational planning
  • AIP launch drove commercial revenue growth exceeding 50% YoY
  • Foundry platform adopted by 30+ countries and hundreds of enterprises
  • Stock price increased 350%+ in 2024 on AI-driven growth narrative
  • One of the few profitable enterprise AI companies

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