Proofpoint™ is a messaging infrastructure company that is pioneering enterprise software solutions uniquely matched to the needs of the large corporate customer. Proofpoint offers a family of software products built on a programmable platform that is extensible, scalable, and manageable through a common set of interfaces, and deployed within the network of corporate enterprises. Proofpoint provides business software for large enterprises to stop spam, protect against email viruses and to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations through their messaging infrastructure. The company’s flagship product, Proofpoint Protection Server™ is a software breakthrough that uses advanced statistical machine-learning models to govern the flow of digital correspondence inside and outside customers’ businesses.

Financials

Date Type Amount Investors Valuation
02/27/08 Series E 28M iSherpa Capital, Japan-Asia Investment Co., The Ignite Group, CMGI, Amicus Capital, LP, Staenberg, LLC, Insititutional Venture Partners, Allegris Capital, Viridor Capital, Xpert Financial Group Unknown

People

Mark Fishwick (Board member)

David Stanley (Board member)

Gary Steele (Board member)

David Obershaw (Board member)

Bill Crane (Board member)

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