Palantir was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings.
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a U.S. publicly traded software company founded on May 6, 2003. It was established by Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings, who developed early software that others later found practical applications for. The company’s early growth was largely supported by Thiel and his venture fund, with additional investment from entities such as In-Q-Tel. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Palantir has previously been based in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, California) and later moved its headquarters to Denver, Colorado in August 2020. In February 2026, Palantir announced plans to move its headquarters again—from Denver to Miami—reinforcing Miami as its current headquarters location. Key leadership includes Peter Thiel (chairman), Alex Karp (CEO), and Stephen Cohen (president).
Palantir was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings.
Palantir is headquartered in Miami, Florida, after relocating from Denver, Colorado (moved in 2020 from Silicon Valley).
Leadership includes Peter Thiel (chairman), Alex Karp (CEO), and Stephen Cohen (president).
The five individuals credited with starting Palantir in 2003: Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings.
The company’s main operating base, currently Miami, Florida, after prior moves from Palo Alto, California and Denver, Colorado.
A CIA-affiliated venture capital firm that invested in Palantir during its early years.
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