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Dathena

AI-powered data privacy, security, and compliance

Overview

Dathena provides AI-powered data privacy and security solutions that help organizations protect against data breaches and meet data protection rules like GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, LGPD, and HIPAA. The company offers a suite of products—Dathena Discovery, Privacy, Classify, Protect, and Detect—that cover locating, labeling, classifying, protecting, and monitoring data. These tools use artificial intelligence to automate data labeling and analysis, making it faster and easier for teams to manage data security and privacy. Deployment is flexible, with on-premises, cloud, and hybrid options to fit different infrastructures. Dathena distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive, integrated set of privacy and security capabilities alongside customizable, subscription-based services and tailored solutions for large enterprises and growing businesses worldwide. Its goal is to help organizations safeguard their data and stay compliant with evolving data protection regulations.

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About Dathena

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Why Dathena is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurityAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$12M

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Proofpoint still lists Dathena on LinkedIn in October 2026, preserving product visibility.
  • Proofpoint’s 2026 push into AI security validates Dathena’s classification and discovery technology.
  • Enterprise demand for GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA controls keeps Dathena’s core workflows budgeted.

What critics are saying

  • Proofpoint’s October 2026 Varonis deal can overshadow Dathena and relegate it to a feature.
  • Proofpoint cut 280 jobs in October 2026, signaling integration pressure and headcount rationalization.
  • Dathena’s standalone brand ended in 2022, eliminating an independent exit path for employees.

What makes Dathena unique

  • Dathena’s AI classification engine underpins Proofpoint’s enterprise information-risk platform.
  • Dathena adds petabyte-scale data discovery across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid estates.
  • Its Singapore roots and multilingual privacy focus distinguish it in global compliance workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$12M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • A multicultural and diverse environment
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • A comprehensive insurance plan covering specialists & dental
  • Stock options

Company News

CRN
Jan 13th, 2022
Thoma Bravo, LLC acquired Dathena on Jan 17th 22'.

Proofpoint made its first acquisition Monday since being bought by Thoma Bravo, purchasing Singapore-based Dathena to help organizations better understand information risk and eliminate data loss through AI-based data classification.

Computer Weekly
Jan 11th, 2022
Jungle Ventures invested into Dathena Science Pte Ltd in $12M on May 1st 20'.

In May 2020, Dathena closed a $12m Series A funding round led by Jungle Ventures, with the participation of CapHorn and Seeds Capital, an investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, a government agency championing enterprise development.

CRN
Jan 10th, 2022
Dathena Science Pte Ltd received financing of $12M in three rounds of outside funding on May 1st 20'.

Dathena was founded in 2016, employs 45 people, and has raised $12 million in three rounds of outside funding, according to LinkedIn and Crunchbase.

StreetInsider
Jan 10th, 2022
Proofpoint Inc acquired Dathena on Jan 10th 22'.

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Dathena, an innovator in artificial intelligence-powered data protection.

Proofpoint
Jan 10th, 2022
Proofpoint Completes Acquisition of Dathena | Proofpoint US

Proofpoint's acquisition of Dathena will solve endpoint data loss prevention issues and deliver real security value with detection, response, and compliance.

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