DataDome

DataDome is a cybersecurity company that specializes in bot management, agent trust management, and online fraud prevention services. Founded in 2015, the company provides protection against automated threats for websites, mobile applications, and APIs.

History

DataDome was founded in 2015 by Benjamin Fabre and Fabien Grenier. The company is headquartered in New York City.

The company has raised funding through multiple rounds. In 2017, it secured €2.5 million in funding led by ISAI and 50 Partners Capital.

In 2021, DataDome raised $35 million in Series B funding led by Elephant, as reported by VentureBeat and SecurityWeek.

In 2023, the company raised $42 million in Series C funding led by InfraVia Growth, according to TechCrunch.

Technology and services

DataDome's platform uses machine learning and behavioral analysis to identify automated traffic. The system evaluates requests using factors including IP reputation, device fingerprinting, and user behavior patterns. The company's services address threats such as credential stuffing and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

In 2024, DataDome introduced Device Check, described as an alternative to CAPTCHA that analyzes device signals. The company also launched products called Ad Protect and Account Protect and expanded its bug bounty program in partnership with YesWeHack.

According to a 2024 report published by DataDome, 68% of U.S. websites examined lacked protection against basic automated attacks.

The platform is designed to integrate with cloud providers including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.

Industry recognition

The company was included in Gartner's Market Guide for Online Fraud Detection in 2021 and listed in The Forrester Wave: Bot Management Software in 2024.

DataDome received Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Enterprise Security Tech Cybersecurity Top Innovation Award for Fraud Prevention in 2024, and was named a finalist for Best Application Security Solution in the 2025 SC Awards.