Dataminr
Dataminr is a technology company founded in 2009 and based in New York City. It specializes in real-time AI-driven analytics, transforming large volumes of publicly available data into actionable intelligence for clients across various sectors. The company processes information from over 500,000 public data sources, including social media and the deep/dark web, and translates content from more than 100 languages. Dataminr offers tailored products for different customer segments. First Alert provides real-time breaking news alerts for public sector agencies and emergency responders. Pulse serves the private sector with alerts on significant events, along with visual context and collaboration tools. Dataminr for News acts as an AI-powered tip line for journalists, helping them discover and verify breaking stories quickly. The company serves thousands of clients globally, including over 600 newsrooms and organizations in finance, corporate security, and media. Dataminr's access to Twitter's firehose API enhances its ability to detect emerging events rapidly.
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Headcount trend
Dataminr went from 666 employees in Jul 2023 to 558 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 43 people joined, 29 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 7 filings.
Funding
- Apr 2025 · Debt Financing · $100M · Fortress Investment Group
- Mar 2025 · Debt Financing · $85M · NightDragon, HSBC
- Mar 2021 · Series F · $475M · Eldridge, Valor Equity Partners, MSD Capital
- Jun 2018 · Series E · $392M
- Mar 2015 · Series D · $130M · Fidelity Investments, Wellington Management, Goldman Sachs
- Jun 2013 · Series C · $33.9M · Institutional Venture Partners, Venrock, GSV Capital Corp
- Sep 2012 · Series B · $16.5M
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Dataminr FAQ
How many employees does Dataminr have?
Dataminr has about 558 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Dataminr sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Dataminr filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Dataminr's revenue per employee?
Dataminr makes about $385K in revenue per employee, based on $215M annual revenue and 558 employees.
How much does Dataminr pay?
6figr has 39 salary profiles for Dataminr in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Dataminr salaries page. See Dataminr salaries
How much funding has Dataminr raised?
Dataminr has raised $1.23B in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Apr 2025.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.