In a major step toward scaling its real-time AI intelligence capabilities, Dataminr, one of the world’s leading AI companies, has secured $100 million in convertible financing from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. This latest investment strengthens Dataminr’s position at the forefront of AI innovation and sets the stage for expanded global impact across enterprises and government sectors.
1. Strategic Investment from Fortress
- Financing Details:
- $100 million convertible financing secured from Fortress Investment Group.
- Investor Perspective:
- Fortress will support Dataminr’s expansion into Agentic AI capabilities and global enterprise adoption.
- The investment aligns with Fortress’s lifecycle investment approach and interest in next-generation AI technologies.
2. Executive Insights on Growth and Innovation
- Ted Bailey, Founder and CEO:
- Emphasized opportunities in Gen AI and Agentic AI to enhance real-time information solutions.
- Highlighted Fortress’s experience as a catalyst for Dataminr’s global sales and market expansion.
- Rishi Doshi and Eric Spector, Fortress Managing Directors:
- Reinforced Dataminr’s critical role in enabling organizations to respond to physical, digital, and cyber threats.
- Positioned Dataminr’s products as essential tools for enterprises and governments worldwide.
3. Recent Company Milestones and Leadership Expansion
- New Appointments:
- Brian Gumbel as President and COO to drive global sales, marketing, and partnerships.
- Matthew Harrell as Chief Partner Officer to expand the global partner ecosystem.
- Previous Funding:
- In March 2025, Dataminr secured $85M from NightDragon and HSBC through convertible and credit financing.
4. Strong Momentum and Market Adoption
- Financial Growth:
- Approaching $200M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
- Customer Base:
- Two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100 companies.
- Over 100 U.S. Government Agencies and 20+ international governments as clients.
5. Breakthrough AI Innovations
- Product Launches:
- ReGenAI: Real-time regeneration of live event briefs.
- Context Agents: Dynamic Agentic AI capability adding real-time context to breaking events.
- PreGenAI: Predictive AI describing potential future outcomes as events unfold.
- Platform Capabilities:
- Multi-Modal Fusion AI synthesizing diverse data streams (images, video, text, sensor data) across 150 languages.
- Powered by 50+ proprietary large language and foundation models trained over 15 years of unique data.
6. New Partner Network Program
- Purpose:
- Designed to scale Dataminr’s reach through partnerships across industries and sectors.
- Empowers partners with AI solutions to address complex real-time challenges.
With strong new backing from Fortress and NightDragon, continued innovation in Agentic AI and predictive intelligence, and a rapidly expanding global footprint, Dataminr is charting the future of real-time information solutions. As global threats grow more complex and interconnected, Dataminr’s platform is becoming an indispensable asset for enterprises and governments seeking to navigate today’s volatile physical, digital, and cyber landscapes with agility and precision.
