Upwind Raises $400M Series C at $3.8B Valuation

Upwind, a New York-based cloud and AI security platform, has closed a $400 million Series C funding round at a $3.8 billion valuation. This latest investment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, which saw its revenue quadruple throughout 2026 as it helps enterprises manage security risks across complex cloud environments and AI-driven workloads.

Investors

The funding round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Canapi Ventures, Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, Craft Ventures, Leaders Fund, Salesforce Ventures, TCV, Alta Park Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Cerca Partners, Swish Ventures, and Picture Capital.

Upwind Use of Funds

Upwind plans to use the new capital to accelerate product development and support go-to-market expansion as it scales its platform to meet the needs of enterprise customers in the evolving agentic AI era.

About Upwind

Founded in 2022, Upwind is led by CEO and co-founder Amiram Shachar. The company provides a unified cloud and AI security platform that utilizes runtime intelligence to identify critical risks and provide actionable insights for security, development, and DevOps teams. The platform is designed to secure cloud infrastructure, APIs, and AI agents by moving beyond static snapshots to deliver visibility into live environments.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://upwind.io

Company: Upwind
Raised: $400M
Round: Series C
Funding Date: October 28, 2026
Lead Investor: Bessemer Venture Partners
Additional Investors: Canapi Ventures, Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, Craft Ventures, Leaders Fund, Salesforce Ventures, TCV, Alta Park Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Cerca Partners, Swish Ventures, Picture Capital
Software Category: Cybersecurity
Source: https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/upwind-closes-400-million-series-c-at-38-billion-valuation-as-revenue-quadruples-in-2026-4980378