Upwind is a cloud and AI security platform that combines runtime intelligence with workload context. It identifies critical risks and enables real-time threat detection and response.
At a glance
| Best for | Security teams managing multi-cloud infrastructure |
From Upwind's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Instagram |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product connects runtime signals to spot deviations in cloud activity as they occur.
“Upwind connects workload runtime signals and cloud activities to spot meaningful deviations in cloud and AI activity as they occur,”Upwind, own website
Upwind uses specialized AI agents to investigate threats and provide remediation at scale.
“Offload triage with specialized AI agents that investigate threats, provide red team validation,”Upwind, own website
How it ranks
Upwind is ranked 6th of 10 in Best Cybersecurity Startups (Lister Score 90.7).
#6 in Best Cybersecurity Startups · Lister Score 90.7
Upwind, founded in 2022, protects cloud workloads with a runtime-first cloud security platform. It raised $300 million in September 2026 at a $3.8 billion valuation, in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and TCV.
Upwind more than doubled its valuation to $3.8 billion in about five months, according to Calcalist..
| Rank | Best Cybersecurity Startups | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyera | 96.9 |
| 2 | Island | 95.7 |
| 3 | Abnormal AI | 94.4 |
| 4 | Cato Networks | 93.2 |
| 5 | Vanta | 92.0 |
| 6 | Upwind | 90.7 |
| 7 | Chainguard | 89.5 |
| 8 | Huntress | 88.2 |
| 9 | Tines | 86.9 |
| 10 | Torq | 85.6 |
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How does Upwind rank on Lister?
Upwind is ranked 6th of 10 in Best Cybersecurity Startups (Lister Score 90.7).
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- #6 in Best container security software · Software
- #7 in Best API security software · Software
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