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With the ongoing digitization and artificial intelligence (AI) trend, data has become a valuable commodity. Companies that offer cutting-edge data security and cloud management solutions are finding themselves in the spotlight. One such company is Rubrik (RBRK), which specializes in data management and cloud data security. Founded in 2014, it is a relatively new player in the space. Despite being a newcomer, Rubrik has quickly established itself as a force in cloud data management and cybersecurity.
The company achieved unicorn status within a few years of its founding, thanks to a series of funding rounds led by major venture capital firms. The unicorn moniker is given to privately held startups whose valuation exceeds $1 billion. According to Forbes, Rubrik was one of the few companies to achieve this status so quickly, whereas most companies take seven years or more.