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cybersecurity, cloud

Upwind

AI-driven cloud security platform

Total raised
$850M
Funding rounds
3
Founded
2022

Upwind is an Israeli cybersecurity and cloud company1,2 founded in 20222.

It has raised $850M across 3 funding rounds2,1; the most recent was a Series D+ round of $300M2, announced Sep 2, 20262.

Founders: Amiram Shachar (CEO), Liran Polak (Co-founder), Lavi Ferdman (Co-founder) and Tal Zuri (Co-founder)2.

Funding history

3 rounds

Funding rounds raised by Upwind, newest first
RoundAnnouncedAmountLead investors
Series D+Sep 2, 2026$300MBessemer Venture Partners, TCV
Undisclosed stageSep 2, 2026$300MBessemer Venture Partners, TCV
Series BJan 26, 2026$250MBessemer Venture Partners
Total raised$850M

Founders

  • Amiram ShacharCEO
  • Liran PolakCo-founder
  • Lavi FerdmanCo-founder
  • Tal ZuriCo-founder

Investors

  • Bessemer Venture Partners
  • TCV
  • Penny Jar Capital
  • Craft Ventures
  • Salesforce Ventures
  • Greylock
  • Cyberstarts
  • Leaders Fund
  • Alta Park Capital
  • Picture Capital

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  • Rein Securitycybersecurity
  • Recocybersecurity
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Which startups share investors with Upwind?

  • Onyx Securitycybersecurity
  • Neo Securitycybersecurity
  • Unframeai
  • Oasis Securitycybersecurity
  • Bold Securitycybersecurity
  • Zenzapenterprise software

Sources

  1. 1CTech, Jan 26, 2026. “Cyber startup Upwind joins unicorn club with $250 million Series B at $1.5 billion valuation”
  2. 2Calcalist (CTech), Sep 2, 2026. “Upwind raises $300 million, more than doubles valuation to $3.8 billion in five months”

How much funding has Upwind raised?

Upwind has raised $850M across 3 funding rounds.

What was Upwind’s latest funding round?

Upwind’s most recent round was a Series D+ round of $300M, announced Sep 2, 2026.

Who founded Upwind?

Upwind was founded by Amiram Shachar, Liran Polak, Lavi Ferdman and Tal Zuri.

Who has invested in Upwind?

Investors in Upwind include Bessemer Venture Partners, TCV, Penny Jar Capital, Craft Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Greylock, among others.

When was Upwind founded?

Upwind was founded in 2022.

Founded
2022
Sectors
cybersecurity, cloud
Status
Private, operating
Total raised
$850M
Latest round
Series D+, Sep 2, 2026
Website
upwind.io

Updated Sep 2, 2026

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