Palantir Technologies is an American software company specializing in big data analytics, AI, and automated decision-making. It develops data integration and analytics platforms for government agencies, militaries, and corporations. Palantir was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings. CEO Alex Karp has served in his position since 2005. The company's roots trace back to work on PayPal's fraud detection systems. Palantir gained prominence through its work with U.S. intelligence and defense agencies. Palantir is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Palantir's flagship products include Palantir Gotham, an intelligence tool used by militaries and counter-terrorism analysts, and Palantir Foundry, a platform for commercial and civil use. The company also offers Palantir Apollo and the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). Recent news includes Palantir's stock rising amid headquarters relocation and strong earnings. The company's platforms connect previously siloed databases to support intelligence operations, law enforcement, and enterprise analytics. As of February 18, 2026, Palantir's stock price is around $131.72, with a market capitalization of $317.16 billion.