Upwind Security was founded at the end of 2022 and is now reportedly in acquisition talks with Datadog for $1 billion. The company operates in the competitive CNAPP market, having successfully raised $180 million in funding. The founders are known for seeking quick exits, as demonstrated by their previous sale of Spot.io to NetApp for $450 million. This trend of rapid sell-offs raises questions about long-term customer benefits but shows that the founders are focused on significant financial gains.
Upwind Security was founded at the end of 2022 and is reportedly in talks with Datadog for a $1 billion acquisition. This marks a potential quick exit for its founders.
Upwind Security has raised $180 million since inception, operating within the challenging CNAPP market, where demand has surged, exemplified by Wiz's acquisition by Alphabet for $32 billion.
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