Palantir Leaving Denver for Miami Headquarters

Controversial data company tied to ICE, CIA, and militaries announces move from Colorado to Florida

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Palantir, the data analytics company with ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the CIA, and multiple countries' militaries, has announced it is moving its headquarters from Denver, Colorado to Miami, Florida. The company, which employs around 500 people in Denver, did not provide details on the move, but Colorado's governor and Denver's mayor expressed concern over the potential job losses in the state.

Why it matters

Palantir's move from Denver to Miami is significant given the company's controversial history and partnerships with government agencies involved in immigration enforcement and military operations. The departure of such a large tech employer is also a blow to Denver's status as a growing tech hub, raising questions about the city's ability to retain major companies.

The details

Palantir, founded in 2003 with seed money from the CIA's investment arm, has faced criticism and protests over its contracts with ICE and the Israeli military. The company, valued at around $280 billion, has also drawn condemnation from elected officials, human rights groups, and even its own employees for enabling human rights violations through its data-driven technologies. In Colorado, Palantir has developed ties to academia and medical research, offering scholarships and partnering with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

  • On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Palantir announced it is moving its headquarters from Denver to Miami.
  • Palantir has employed around 500 people at its Denver office since moving there in 2020 from Silicon Valley.

The players

Palantir

An American data analytics company founded in 2003 with seed money from the CIA's investment arm. Palantir has faced criticism and protests over its contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Israeli military.

Jared Polis

The governor of Colorado, who expressed concern about the potential job losses in the state due to Palantir's headquarters move.

Mike Johnston

The mayor of Denver, who said the city did not receive advance notice of Palantir's decision to leave and that Denver remains a national tech hub.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, what I would be looking to is, does it affect any jobs here in Colorado? It's not clear whether a headquarters move would or wouldn't affect that. I don't have any information on it. I have requested a meeting with the executives of the company to see if we can learn more.”

— Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado (CBS News Colorado)

“We did not receive advance notice of Palantir's decision to leave Denver. Denver remains a national hub for the tech sector and that won't change with Palantir's departure.”

— Mike Johnston, Mayor of Denver (CBS Colorado)

What’s next

Governor Polis has requested a meeting with Palantir executives to learn more about the potential impact of the headquarters move on jobs in Colorado.

The takeaway

Palantir's departure from Denver to Miami raises concerns about the city's ability to retain major tech employers, especially given the company's controversial partnerships with government agencies involved in immigration enforcement and military operations. The move also highlights the ongoing debate around the role of data-driven technologies in enabling human rights violations.