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Upwind Named in Top Ten Cloud, Data & Identity Security Startups to Watch

October 11, 2024

Upwind Named in Top Ten Cloud, Data & Identity Security Startups to Watch

We are excited to announce that Upwind has been named by CRN as one of the top ten up-and-coming players in the cloud, identity and data security segments.

The list features startups founded since 2020 with major announcements or achievements in 2024. 

Upwind was also recently named as the Fastest Growing AppSec Company in the IT-Harvest Cyber 150 by analyst Richard Stiennon, as well as receiving an Innovator Spotlight in Cyber Defense Magazine

Founded in 2022, Upwind has raised $80M since its inception and is backed by leading investors including Greylock, Cyberstarts, Craft Ventures, Leaders Fund, Cerca Partners, Stephen Curry’s Penny Jar Capital and Omri Casspi’s Sheva VC.

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Upwind is a Visionary Leader in Frost & Sullivan report

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