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Bessemer leads a $250 million Series B funding round for Upwind, aiming to enhance cloud security for dynamic infrastructures. The funding will support development of their innovative Cloud Native Application Protection Platform.

PRIVATEJul 12, 2026•about 2 months ago

Amount Raised

$250 Million

Round Type

Series B

San FranciscoCyber SecurityCloud InfrastructureNetwork SecurityCloud Security

Investors

Bessemer

Description

Bessemer has led a $250 million Series B funding round for Upwind, a company focused on cloud and AI security. Upwind's Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) aims to address vulnerabilities in modern, dynamic cloud environments. With its unique approach, the funding will enable Upwind to compete against well-established industry players. This investment marks a significant step in enhancing security for containerized, API-driven infrastructures.

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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