Windward

Provider of AI-powered maritime risk analytics solutions.

Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Acquired by FTV Capital
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2010
Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$356.1M
Last: PIPE 2025-03
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2010
Headcount
255
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies

About

Windward is an Israeli company that provides a Maritime AI platform designed to digitalize the global maritime industry by transforming extensive ocean data into actionable intelligence for various maritime operations. It offers a software solution that uses big data and AI to provide actionable risk insights for risk management and maritime domain awareness needs. Its features include maritime due diligence, KYC of vessels, sanction screening, safety model optimization, security threat monitoring and investigation, and risk detection. Windward caters to the marine insurance, shipping, commodity trading, and defense sectors. The company's platform provides predictive insights for risk management and operational efficiency, offering comprehensive visibility across global seas through a sensor-agnostic approach.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $356.1M total

2025-02
PIPE $280.0M
★ FTV Capital
2021-12
Follow-on PO $43.8M
★ NinetyOne★ Gresham House★ Premier Miton★ Hargreave Hale★ Public offering★ Canaccord GenuityAlephAmi DanielLord BrowneMatan PeledMarc Benioff
2018-07
C Round $16.5M
★ XL InnovateAlephMarc BenioffHorizons VenturesLa Maison Partners
2015-03
B Round $10.8M
★ Aleph★ David Petraeus★ Horizons Ventures
2013-10
A Round $5.0M
★ Aleph★ Marc Benioff★ Horizons Ventures

Headcount over time

From 67 (2017-05) to 256 (2026-07) · +189 (+282%) · 65 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
2590 2017-05 2026-07

Q&A

When was Windward acquired and by whom?
Windward was acquired by FTV Capital for $270,000,000 in March 2025.
What was Windward's last funding round?
Windward's last funding round was a PIPE round in March 2025, raising $280,000,000.
What was Windward's IPO valuation and amount raised?
Windward had an IPO in December 2021 on the LSE with a valuation of $172,000,000, raising $47,000,000.
What was Windward's most recent acquisition?
Windward acquired Prominent Edge in April 2026.
What is Windward's employee count?
Windward has 201-500 employees.
When did Windward launch its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution?
Windward launched its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution in February 2025.
When did Windward partner with Dataminr for AI-powered real-time alerting?
Windward partnered with Dataminr in December 2024 to bring AI-powered, real-time alerting to the maritime domain.
When did Windward secure long-term AIS data feeds?
Windward secured long-term AIS data feeds through 2030 in December 2024.
When did Windward launch its Advanced Intelligence solution?
Windward launched its Advanced Intelligence solution in November 2024.
When did Windward launch its Organization Defined Risk solution?
Windward launched its Organization Defined Risk solution in May 2024.

Team · 15

Ami Daniel
Founder · Co-founder & CEO
Matan Peled
Founder · Co-founder
Chief Marketing Officer
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VP Business Services
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VP General Counsel
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Head of Brand and Communications

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesLogistics & Transportation ManagementClimate TechEco-Efficient Transportation & LogisticsEco-Efficient Mobility Optimization & LogisticsCarbon TechCarbon Analytics, Earth Data & Fintech
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesAPISoftwareWebMobileArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityLaw EnforcementCommerce & RetailDistribution ChannelsSupply ChainFinancial ServicesFinancial ProductsInsuranceTransportation & LogisticsLogisticsMaritimeEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementFossil FuelsGasOil
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

Climate Tech

Tags

carbon-analyticsdefensebig-data-analyticshomeland-securitylocation-basedtrackingsurveillancemarineclimate-techsaasartificial-intelligencemachine-learningpredictive-analyticsgovernmentinsurance-companiesfinancial-institutionsspace-techclouddeep-learningenterprise-solutionssupply-chainsmart-mobilityoil-and-gas-companiesbig-datasoftware-applicationsmobility-optimization
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External links

Websitewindward.ai/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2680190
Facebookfacebook.com/WindwardAI
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRiZ6MI5mP_oLWwnnblB1KA
Crunchbasecrunchbase.com/organization/windward-naval

Identifiers & details

Legal nameWindward Ltd.
Founded2010
Employees (exact)255
OfficesWashington; United Kingdom
Market cap$227.9M
Status reasonAcquired by FTV Capital on Dec 2024

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by FTV Capital 2025-03 $270.0M

AcquiredDateAmount
Prominent Edge2026-04
TypeDateExchangeTickerAmount
2021-12LSEWNWD
2024-12LSE

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO37

Publications (Crossref)

Works10

Web history (Wayback)

Domainwindward.ai

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains11

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514386903
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2010-01-13
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2025
Active charges / liens0
Registry events5 — people (3), charge (2)
Registered addressהשלושה 2 תל אביב - יפו

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-06-30עדכון בעלי תפקידים
2026-06-30עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור
2026-06-30עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור
2026-03-23רישום שעבוד
2025-10-15סילוק שעבוד