Palantir Technologies Inc. is an American software company specializing in big data analytics, founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Nathan Gettings, Joe Lonsdale, Stephen Cohen, and Alex Karp. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Palantir develops advanced software platforms that enable organizations to integrate, analyze, and derive actionable insights from vast, disparate datasets, primarily serving government, defense, and commercial sectors[1][2]. The company’s flagship products include **Palantir Gotham**, originally designed for counterterrorism and intelligence operations, used extensively by U.S. government agencies, military, and law enforcement worldwide; and **Palantir Foundry**, aimed at commercial clients, providing data integration, complex simulations, and operational analytics across industries like healthcare, finance, automotive, and manufacturing[1][2][3]. Additionally, Palantir offers **Apollo**, a platform facilitating continuous integration and deployment for software environments, and **AIP**, further expanding its software ecosystem[2]. Palantir’s technology is distinguished by its ability to work with incomplete data and provide “actionable depth,” focusing on decision-making reasoning rather than just raw data analysis[3]. Throughout its history, Palantir has become a critical tool for national security, with its software authorized for Mission Critical National Security Systems by the U.S. Department of Defense. Its government contracts include intelligence, defense, and counterterrorism applications, while its commercial partnerships include major corporations such as Morgan Stanley, Merck, Airbus, and Fiat Chrysler[1][2]. Notably, Palantir has also been involved in controversial uses of its technology, such as immigration tracking and predictive policing, drawing public scrutiny and political debate[5][2]. As of 2025, Palantir’s market valuation has soared to approximately $430 billion, though some analysts, including The Economist, have raised concerns about potential overvaluation given its earnings[2]. The company remains a leader in AI-driven data analytics,