00:04 - Dataminr has raised $85 million to develop generative AI agentic features.

Dataminr, a global leader in AI-powered insights, has announced a strategic partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), a premier technology solutions provider at the forefront of AI and digital transformation.

Funding to supercharge AI innovation and accelerate international and new vertical market expansionNEW YORK, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataminr, one of the world's leading AI companies, today announced it has secured $85 million in new funding from NightDragon and HSBC through a combination of convertible financing and credit. The new capital will allow Dataminr to accelerate its growth trajectory and continue to pioneer trailblazing Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities that shape the future of real-time information. Dataminr will also use this new funding to expand its international go-to-market in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and to power additional products in new verticals with its Platform API.Rising geopolitical tensions, economic instability, cybersecurity threats, and technological disruptions are creating unprecedented challenges for businesses and governments worldwide. As these risks converge, they pose potentially catastrophic consequences for corporations and governments that are unprepared. Without accurate, real-time information, informed decision-making becomes increasingly difficult – leaving organizations vulnerable to missteps, miscalculations, and even disaster."As global risks become increasingly complex, unpredictable, and catastrophic, the demand for real-time, AI-driven intelligence has never been more urgent. When seconds matter and truth is obscure, Dataminr is helping the world's leading organizations and governments make smarter, more informed decisions in real-time by pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI," said Dave DeWalt, Founder and CEO, NightDragon