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Upwind raises $300M at $3.8B valuation in Series Unknown round. Israeli cloud security startup doubles valuation in under a year.

RECENTLY ACQUIREDOct 22, 2026

Amount Raised

$300 Million

Round Type

Venture

San FranciscoCyber SecurityCloud InfrastructureNetwork SecurityCloud Security

Description

Upwind, an Israeli cloud security startup founded in 2022, is finalizing a $300 million funding round at a $3.8 billion valuation, more than doubling its previous $1.5 billion valuation from January 2026. The company develops cloud security software helping organizations monitor applications, identify risks, and respond to attacks, with customers including Roku and Nubank. Upwind's annual recurring revenue has exceeded $50 million, up from $20 million at year-end 2025. The company has also been expanding its AI security focus, acquiring Aegis in September 2026 and establishing Upwind AI Labs.

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Company Information

Company

Upwind

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Upwind is an Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup that specializes in assessing and securing cloud infrastructure. The company aims to reduce the overwhelming number of alerts generated by threat detection tools to focus security teams on actual threats. Founded by Amiram Shachar, Upwind has successfully raised over $77 million in funding and serves numerous Fortune 500 companies. With a growing team of about 160 employees, Upwind is focused on expanding its services in the cybersecurity space.

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