Exclusive: Vanta hits $300 million ARR as ‘shadow AI’ explodes across corporate America
Vanta has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $300 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting a tripling of its revenue in just two years. The company's growth is fueled by the rise of 'shadow AI' in corporate America, with many employees using AI tools without security oversight. Vanta now serves over 16,000 customers and continues to see strong retention and growth rates.
- ▪Vanta's annual recurring revenue has tripled in two years, reaching over $300 million.
- ▪The company has experienced a customer growth rate of approximately 60% year-over-year.
- ▪Vanta serves more than 16,000 customers, including major companies like Snowflake and Atlassian.
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Most corporate employees in America have likely signed up for ChatGPT. And Claude. And possibly Cursor. Their employer’s security team has no idea—or even if they do, they can’t keep up. This paradox is why Vanta is having a blockbuster year.Recommended Video The San Francisco-based security and compliance company has crossed $300 million in annual recurring revenue, Fortune exclusively learned. This milestone represents a tripling of ARR in two years. Vanta’s customer growth rate has also accelerated to roughly 60% year-over-year—a number that has gone up in each of the past four quarters, the company said.
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