# Cloud Security Startup Upwind Raises $250M Funding Round

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> **Published:** 2026-01-26T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 180/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/01/26/cloud-security-startup-upwind-raises-250m-funding-round)  
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## Executive Summary
Upwind Security Inc., a startup with a platform for securing public cloud environments, today announced that it has closed a $250 million funding round. Bessemer led the Series B investment with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/upwind-raises-250m-at-1-5b-valuation-to-continue-building-runtime-cloud-security)**: Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building 'runtime' cloud security — _The $250 million Series B was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital._
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/01/26/cloud-security-startup-upwind-raises-250m-funding-round)**: Cloud security startup Upwind raises $250M funding round — _Upwind Security Inc., a startup with a platform for securing public cloud environments, today announced that it has closed a $250 million funding round. Bessemer led the Series B investment with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital. The cash infusion comes about a year after..._

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