Upwind Security
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Oct 28, 2026
Est. Valuation
$3.8B
Total Funding Raised
$860M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Upwind Security operates in Cybersecurity and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in October 2026.
Upwind Security is a cybersecurity company that provides a runtime-powered cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) to secure cloud infrastructure, workloads, and applications.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Cloud Security, DevOps & Containers, Endpoint Security, Application Security
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Upwind Security Comparables
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| Orca Security | 87% | |
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Upwind Security Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Oct 28, 2026 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 26, 2026 | ||||
| Series A | Dec 2, 2024 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 5, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | Dec 1, 2022 | ||||
Seed | Nov 1, 2022 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Upwind Security Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Picture Capital | Series C, Series B |
| Swish Ventures | Series C, Series B |
| Greylock Partners | Series C, Series B, Series A, Seed |
| Cyberstarts | Series C, Series B, Series A, Seed |
| TCV | Series B, Series A |
| Sheva Ventures Fund | Series B, Series A |
| Shevet | Series B, Series A |
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Market signals
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- Oct 28, 2026
$300M raised led by Bessemer Venture Partners and TCV.
- Jul 28, 2026
Grew 18% QoQ, from 423 to 499 employees.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 12, 2026
Upwind Security, Inc. launches Upwind Response on Nov 12th '26, a capability that stops AI-driven attacks within seconds of detection, prevents attackers from moving deeper into customer environments, and is available to all Upwind customers.
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 30, 2026
The article identifies Upwind Security as a competitor of Sysdig, Inc. among CNAPP platforms.
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 30, 2026
Upwind Security competes with CrowdStrike Inc. in the CNAPP platform market.
- is_developingOct 29, 2026
Upwind Security is developing AI sensors for endpoints, scanners for agents and skills, and a rebuilt inventory graph to extend security coverage from endpoints through code to cloud.
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 29, 2026
Upwind Security, a cloud security startup founded by former Spot.io executives, emerges as a challenger to Palo Alto Networks's Prisma Cloud in the CNAPP market.
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Upwind Security Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Upwind Security a public or private company?
Upwind Security is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Upwind Security?
Upwind Security is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Upwind Security's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Upwind Security worth (valuation)?
Upwind Security's valuation is estimated at $3.8B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Upwind Security stock?
Upwind Security shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Upwind Security's last funding round?
Upwind Security's most recent funding round was Series C on October 28, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Upwind Security?
Key investors in Upwind Security include Greylock Partners, Cyberstarts, Craft Ventures, TCV, Leaders Fund.
Will Upwind Security IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Upwind Security.
How can I track Upwind Security secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Upwind Security's shares on secondary markets.