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Upwind Rejects $4B Acquisition Offer from Datadog, Completes New Funding Round

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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Upwind, an Israeli cybersecurity company, rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from Datadog. Instead, Upwind is currently completing a $300 million fund-raising round at a valuation of $3.8 billion, which was led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Upwind specializes in developing systems for real-time monitoring of AI applications to detect cyber threats.

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Why it matters

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Datadog did not acquire Upwind, meaning it missed a strategic target in the cybersecurity market. The successful funding round for Upwind validates Bessemer Venture Partners' investment thesis.

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  • Bessemer Venture PartnersSpeculative

    May see its investment thesis validated by the successful funding round for Upwind.

  • Craft VenturesSpeculative

    Might see its portfolio company, Upwind, increase its valuation in the new funding round.

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