Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics and software company founded in 2003 by a team that included Peter Thiel and Alex Karp. Palantir initially built its reputation through national security and counter-terrorism contracts with U.S. government agencies. The company builds platforms to help organizations integrate, manage, and analyze large volumes of complex data. Here’s an in-depth look at what Palantir is, why it’s growing rapidly, who its main competitors are, and what competitive advantages it may have.
