Upstream Security

Cloud-based, AI-powered cybersecurity and data management solutions for connected vehicles, smart mobility, and the IoT ecosystem.

Cybersecurity
Active
Series C Herzliya, Israel Founded 2017
Last updated 2026-08-22
Total raised
$77.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2024-04
Stage
Series C
Founded
2017
Headcount
166
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Cybersecurity

About

Upstream Security is an Israeli cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya. It provides a cloud-based, AI-powered data management platform purpose-built for connected vehicles, smart mobility, and the IoT ecosystem. The Upstream Platform centralizes vehicle and mobility data into contextualized data lakes, enabling advanced applications for cybersecurity, quality management, fraud prevention, and usage-based insurance. The platform integrates data from various sources without needing in-vehicle agents, employing machine learning and big data analytics to detect anomalies and cyber threats in real-time. Upstream's solutions protect millions of vehicles globally and serve automotive OEMs, suppliers, and mobility providers.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $77.0M total

5 events/rounds · $77.0M Total Funding: $77.0M in Private Equity
Apr 2024
May 2021
Oct 2019
B Round $30.0M prnewswire.com ↗
★ Salesforce Ventures★ Alliance Ventures (Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi)CRVHyundaiVolvo GroupGlilot CapitalManiv MobilityHyundai AutoEverNationwide VenturesNationwide InsuranceCharles River VenturesRenault Venture Capital (Alliance Ventures)

Headcount over time

166 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
166 166 2026-09

Offices

Herzliya, Israel · HQ / main office
Show all offices (2 more)
  • Chuo City, Japan
  • Novi, United States

Q&A

What is Upstream Security's primary focus?
Upstream Security specializes in providing a cloud-based cyber-security solution for connected and autonomous vehicles, utilizing big data and machine learning to offer comprehensive defense to OEMs and vehicle fleets.
When was Upstream Security founded?
Upstream Security was founded in March 2017.
What is the total amount of funding Upstream Security has raised to date?
Upstream Security has raised a total of $105,000,000 in funding.
Which investors participated in Upstream Security's funding round in October 2019?
The funding round in October 2019 was led by Alliance Ventures and included participation from Volvo Car Corporation.
Who were the lead investors in Upstream Security's August 2021 funding round?
The August 2021 funding round for Upstream Security was led by.
How many employees does Upstream Security currently have?
Upstream Security has 51–200 employees.
What technologies does Upstream Security leverage in its platform?
Upstream Security leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in its platform, including unique GenAI capabilities.
Who are the co-founders of Upstream Security?
The co-founders of Upstream Security are Yoav Levy (Co-founder & CEO) and Yonatan Appel (Co-founder & CTO).
Where is Upstream Security's headquarters located?
Upstream Security's headquarters is located in Herzliya, Israel.

Team · 13

Yoav Levy
Founder · CEO & Co-Founder
Yonatan Appel
Founder · CTO & Co-Founder
Roy Bachar
Chief Business Officer
Keren Cohen
CFO
Boaz Hartal
VP Mobility and Operations
Oren Fridman
SVP Customer Success & Operations
Oded Yarkoni
Head of Innovation
Shira Sarid-Hausirer
VP Marketing
Ron Shragai
VP Services
Sarit Kraus
VP of Product Management
Chen Arad
VP HR
Yaniv Maimon
VP Cyber Services
Mike Lexa
Advisory Board Member

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Cybersecurity
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2BSaaS

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

smart-mobilityipsmachine-learningartificial-intelligenceoemautomotivecyber-securitycloud-basedanomaly-detectionfleet-managementddosdpiconnected-vehiclestelematicsautonomous-vehicles
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External links

Websiteupstream.auto
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/17950408
Facebookfacebook.com/upstream.auto
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC82moW-55gE7wzL643IND-Q
Instagraminstagram.com/upstreamsecurity

Identifiers & details

Legal nameUpstream Security Ltd.
Founded2017-3
Employees (exact)166
OfficesChuo City; Novi

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO8

GitHub

Top reposdocker-filebeat

Web history (Wayback)

Domainupstream.auto

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)515630713
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2017-03-19
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2026
Active charges / liens0
Registry events3 — annual_report (1), shares_capital (2)
Registered addressספיר 7 הרצליה

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-04-28דו~ח שנתי-הסרת בעל תפקיד
2026-05-24הקצאת מניות
2026-04-09העברת מניות