DataDome is a cybersecurity company that builds a real-time cyberfraud protection platform specializing in bot management and online fraud prevention for websites, mobile apps, and APIs.[1][2][6] It serves enterprises like Foot Locker, Tripadvisor, and SoundCloud, solving problems such as credential stuffing, DDoS attacks, scraping, account takeovers, ad fraud, and emerging AI agent threats by analyzing trillions of signals daily with machine learning and behavioral analysis.[3][6][7] The platform offers rapid deployment with 50+ integrations, 24/7 SOC support, and tools like Device Check to minimize CAPTCHAs, driving growth through $42M Series C funding in 2023, global expansion from Paris origins to New York HQ, and 805 employees as of recent reports.[2][3][5]
Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management (Q3 2024) and G2's Best Security Products of 2024, DataDome demonstrates strong momentum amid rising automated threats, with its platform blocking attacks in milliseconds and partnering with ethical hackers via YesWeHack for zero successful breaches.[2][3][5]
DataDome was founded in 2015 by Benjamin Fabre and Fabien Grenier, serial entrepreneurs with deep expertise in scalable web infrastructure, AI-powered data processing, SaaS, digital strategy, and cybersecurity.[2][4] Based initially in Paris, France, the duo foresaw the explosion of bot fraud and built a cutting-edge machine learning platform to combat it, evolving from a French startup to a global player headquartered in New York City.[1][2][4]
Early traction came via €2.5M funding in 2017 from ISAI and 50 Partners Capital, followed by $35M Series B in 2021 (Elephant-led) and $42M Series C in 2023 (InfraVia Growth-led), fueling product expansions like Ad Protect, Account Protect, and Device Check in 2024.[2] Pivotal moments include rigorous testing against 80,000+ monthly breach attempts by top ethical hackers, proving its resilience from day one.[5]
DataDome stands out in the crowded bot management field through these key strengths:
| Differentiator | DataDome Advantage | Competitor Context (e.g., CHEQ, HUMAN, Arkose) |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Volume & Speed | 5T signals/day, <2ms blocking | Similar focus but less emphasis on trillion-scale real-time adaptation [1] |
| Deployment Flexibility | 50+ integrations, autopilot | Strong in niches like ad fraud but narrower endpoint coverage [1] |
| Testing Rigor | 80K+ monthly hack attempts, 0 breaches | Varies; DataDome's public program sets transparency bar [5] |
DataDome rides the surge in automated cyberfraud, where bots and AI agents drive 68% of U.S. websites vulnerable to basic attacks, amid explosive growth in agentic commerce, LLM scraping, and influence fraud.[2][6] Timing is ideal as digital platforms face escalating L7 DDoS, carding, and inventory scalping, with market forces like regulatory pressures (privacy compliance) and AI proliferation favoring real-time, endpoint-agnostic defenses over legacy tools.[6][7]
It influences the ecosystem by setting standards for bot trust management—verifying good AI agents while blocking bad ones—enhancing analytics integrity, revenue protection, and innovation in eCommerce, finance, media, and tech.[3][6] As a force multiplier, DataDome enables secure scaling for online businesses, contributing to a fraud-free web and outpacing rivals through collective intelligence and ethical hacking partnerships.[5][7]
DataDome is primed to dominate bot and AI agent security, expanding its platform to counter next-gen threats like advanced LLM traffic and human-AI hybrid fraud, leveraging its funding and awards for deeper enterprise penetration.[2][6] Trends like multi-agent commerce and zero-trust architectures will amplify demand, potentially driving acquisitions or IPO as cyberfraud costs hit trillions globally.
Its influence will evolve from protector to enabler, monetizing verified bots while influencing standards via reports and integrations—cementing its role in freeing the web from fraud, just as its founders envisioned.[4][5]
DataDome has raised $80.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
DataDome's investors include 50 Partners, 50 Partners Impact, eFounders, Elephant Partners, ISAI, XAnge, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere.
DataDome has raised $80.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $42.0M Series C in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | $42.0M Series C | 50 Partners, 50 Partners Impact, eFounders, Elephant Partners, ISAI, XAnge, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere | |
| May 1, 2021 | $35.0M Series B | 50 Partners, 50 Partners Impact, eFounders, Elephant Partners, ISAI, XAnge, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere | |
| Jan 1, 2018 | $3.0M Seed | 50 Partners, 50 Partners Impact, eFounders, Elephant Partners, ISAI, XAnge, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere |
