Proofpoint, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. It says it protects 2.7 million customers, including over 80 of the Fortune 100. In 2021, Proofpoint was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $12.3 billion.
In 2024, Proofpoint surpassed the milestone of $2 billion in annual recurring revenue, ranking the company among the top cybersecurity companies by revenue. Proofpoint had 6,580 employees as of March 2026, up 366 (+0.3%) from the prior year. Gartner named it a Leader in its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms.
Recent Leadership News
In September 2026, Proofpoint announced the appointments of Brian Levey as Chief Legal Officer and Puja Jaspal as Chief People Officer.
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