Drata’s Milestone: And Why It’s Just The Beginning

Four years ago, Drata set out to transform governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with an automation-first approach. Today, the company has not only redefined what’s possible in security and compliance but has also reached an incredible milestone: crossing $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Achieving this scale in such a short period is rare, only a few SaaS companies have ever done it. And yet, for Drata, this is just the beginning.

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From the first time we spoke with Adam Markowitz, it was clear he had an ambitious vision to reimagine compliance. Every founder's origin story is unique, and as we got to know Adam, we saw countless examples of the tenacity and drive that set him apart–from his background as an actual rocket scientist to his submission for the game show, American Ninja Warrior. 

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For over a year, we tracked companies building in the compliance space and met with dozens of founders to understand the approach different teams were taking. After spending time with Adam and his cofounders Daniel Marashlian and Troy Markowitz, we saw an undeniable founder-market-fit and the bet on Drata was clear. What struck us the most was their deep understanding of security pain points and their determined focus on solving them in an automated and integrated way. We were excited to join them on this journey when the company was under $1M of ARR, and from that moment, Drata has continued to exceed expectations. Since leading the company's series A financing in 2021, we’ve had a front row seat to the relentless work of the team. 

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In just four years, the company has:
• Grown from launch to $100M+ in ARR.
• Processed 10,000+ audits and supported 2,500+ auditors.
• Evolved to serve 7,000+ customers across 60 countries
• Expanded to support 20+ frameworks and 8 product offerings

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Drata’s ability to execute at this pace is a testament to its leadership, culture, and customer obsession. Which has led to them serving some of the most rapidly scaling and established enterprises including Notion, OpenAI, Okta, SentinelOne, Crowdstrike, and more. The company’s mission has always been about more than compliance—it’s about trust. That mission has now evolved into building the most comprehensive Trust Management Platform, helping organizations automate security compliance, monitor risk, and maintain trust with their ecosystem.

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In today’s world, security and compliance aren’t just checkboxes—they’re competitive advantages. As businesses increase their reliance on cloud services and AI-driven applications, trust is becoming the defining factor in how companies operate and grow. Drata is at the forefront of this shift, ensuring businesses can meet evolving security and regulatory standards  and build trust with their customers and partners at scale. Their recent acquisition of SafeBase further strengthens this vision, enabling companies to seamlessly showcase their security posture and streamline vendor risk management.

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We believe Drata is still in the early innings of its impact on the security landscape. As threats evolve, regulatory expectations rise, and businesses seek more automated, intelligent security solutions, Drata is positioned to be the trust layer between great companies.

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