Upwind Security Valuation, Funding & Investors

Founded in 2002, Tenable is a cybersecurity company that began providing vulnerability management solutions under its Nessus software. In recent years, Tenable has expanded its portfolio to provide a broader range of exposure management modules. Solutions include cloud security and compliance, active directory management, operational technology security and advanced vulnerability analytics. The Maryland-based company went public in 2018.

Chainguard is a Seattle-based provider of secure container images and libraries rebuilt continuously from source in SLSA Level 3 environments. Its catalog includes minimal images for languages like Python, Java, and Rust, each with cryptographic signatures, SBOMs, and zero known vulnerabilities at release. Chainguard maintains open-source projects such as Sigstore and contributes to Wolfi Linux, serving enterprises adopting Kubernetes and cloud-native deployments.

Clear Secure Inc is an identity company making experiences safer and easier digitally and physically. It is involved in creating a frictionless travel experience while enhancing security. Its secure identity platform uses biometrics to automate the identity verification process through lanes in airports, helping to make the travel experience safe and easy. The Company's operations are mainly focused on growing and maintaining its secure identity network across multiple offerings in both aviation and non-aviation channels.

Vanta is a San Francisco-headquartered trust management platform using AI to automate compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR frameworks. The software scans infrastructures, generates evidence maps, and facilitates continuous monitoring for over 7,000 customers including AngelList and Quora. It integrates with AWS, GitHub, and Okta for real-time risk assessments. Founded in 2018, Vanta raised $200 million in Series C funding in 2023 to expand vendor risk tools.

ReliaQuest is a Tampa-headquartered cybersecurity company offering the GreyMatter SaaS platform for security operations. Founded in 2007, it unifies SIEM, EDR, and cloud data for threat detection and response across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The platform serves enterprises with automated workflows, serving clients in finance and healthcare sectors.

Arctic Wolf is a security operations platform delivering managed detection and response, managed risk, and managed cloud monitoring services. Its solutions integrate with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to provide 24/7 threat hunting and incident response. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the company serves over 1,000 organizations across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Launched in 2012, Arctic Wolf expanded through acquisitions like BlackBerry's Cylance and now operates globally with data centers in North America and Europe.

OneTrust is an Atlanta-headquartered platform for privacy, security, governance, risk, and compliance management founded in 2016. It automates consent handling, third-party risk assessments, AI governance, and policy enforcement across data lifecycles for over 14,000 customers including Fortune 500 firms in financial services, healthcare, and technology, holding more than 300 patents with offices worldwide.

BlackBerry, once known for being the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.

Cato Networks is a Tel Aviv-headquartered provider of a cloud-native SASE platform combining SD-WAN, global private backbone, and security services like firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, zero-trust access, and XDR. It connects branches, data centers, remote users, and clouds via multiple on-ramps for enterprises worldwide.

Island is a San Francisco-headquartered cybersecurity firm developing an enterprise web browser. Launched in 2019, its platform enforces zero-trust isolation for web apps, preventing malware and data exfiltration on employee devices. Adopted by Fortune 500 companies like Block and Snowflake, it integrates with MDM tools for policy enforcement across macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS fleets.

Claroty is a New York-headquartered industrial cybersecurity firm that deploys the Continuous Threat Detection platform to secure operational technology networks in manufacturing, energy, and utilities. The solution maps OT, IoT, and IIoT assets, detects anomalies, and manages vulnerabilities through integrations with SIEM systems from Splunk and ServiceNow. It serves clients including Fortune 500 industrials with passive monitoring and secure remote access controls.

Dream Security is a Seoul-headquartered cybersecurity provider offering AI-driven threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security services. The company monitors network anomalies, conducts penetration testing, and delivers security awareness training alongside compliance consulting. Part of Dreamtech Group, it supports enterprises with strategies for regulatory adherence in finance, healthcare, and government sectors across Asia.

Forter is a New York-headquartered fraud prevention platform providing real-time decisioning engines for e-commerce merchants. Founded in 2013, it processes over $100 billion in annual GMV for clients including Sephora, Nordstrom, and Instacart. Forter's identity-based system approves legitimate transactions at scale, reducing chargebacks by analyzing 1,000+ data points per checkout without passwords or CAPTCHAs.

Nord Security is a Vilnius-headquartered cybersecurity company providing VPN services through NordVPN and Surfshark brands. The firm offers privacy tools, password managers, and secure storage for consumers and enterprises worldwide. It operates data centers in 60 countries and serves millions of users with no-log policies audited by third parties.

Qi An Xin Group is a cybersecurity provider protecting internet assets for government, finance, energy, and telecom sectors in China. Beijing-headquartered since 2014, it expanded internationally to Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, Hong Kong, and Macao starting in 2019. Its technologies secure 90% of government departments and major state-owned banks through threat detection platforms and endpoint protection deployed by over 6,000 professionals.

Coalition is a San Francisco-headquartered cyber insurance provider backed by Allianz, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Arch Insurance North America, Lloyd’s of London, and Ascot Group. It delivers policies in the US and Canada paired with an Active Risk Platform offering automated alerts, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity tools. The distributed global workforce supports businesses mitigating digital risks through proactive defenses.

AvePoint Inc provides customizable solutions to optimize SaaS operations, enable secure collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation across technologies and industries. Its Confidence Platform delivers a comprehensive set of cloud-based solutions enabling IT operations, development operations, and cybersecurity professionals to monitor and secure the digital workplace using SaaS tools.

NetScout Systems Inc is a provider of service assurance and cybersecurity solutions to enterprise and government networks. It bases its solutions on proprietary adaptive service intelligence technology, which helps customers monitor and identify performance issues and provides insight into network-based security threats. These solutions also deliver real-time and historical information, which provides insight to restore service and understand the quality of user experience. The company derives revenue from the sale of network management tools and security solutions. Its geographical regions include USA, which derives maximum revenue, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World.