Last updated 2026-06-18
- Acquired by FTV Capital for $270M, Dec 2024
- Went public on LSE (WNWD), Dec 2021
- Raised $280M PIPE, Mar 2025
Total raised
$359.3M
Last: PIPE 2025-03
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2010
Headcount
252
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
About
Windward provides decision-ready behavioral insights to help clients and partners view the maritime ecosystem in a new way and understand the broader impact it can have on business and finance. Windward's AI-driven insights are created through the capture, cleaning, and fusing of data from multiple sources, including clients' own proprietary data, and applying machine learning to analyze how ships behave. This enables the company's partners to see patterns of activity in context and understand what they specifically mean for their organization, empowering them to make the best possible decisions.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $359.3M total
2025-03
PIPE
$280.0M
2018-07
2015-04
B Round
$10.8M
2013-11
A Round
$5.0M
Q&A
- What is Windward's current status?
- Windward was acquired by FTV Capital in December 2024 for $270,000,000.
- When was Windward founded?
- Windward was founded in January 2010.
- How many employees does Windward have?
- Windward has 201-500 employees.
- What is Windward's primary sector?
- Windward's primary sector is Automotive & Mobility Technologies.
- What was Windward's most recent funding round?
- In March 2025, Windward completed a PIPE round, raising $280,000,000 from FTV Capital.
- 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.
- Who are the co-founders of Windward?
- The co-founders of Windward are Ami Daniel (Co-founder & CEO) and Matan Peled (Co-founder & Head of US Business).
- What is Windward's total amount raised in funding?
- Windward has raised a total of $359,300,000 across all funding rounds.
- What products does Windward offer?
- Windward offers products such as Know Your Vessel (KYV)™ and Maritime AI™ Predicted ETA.
Team · 15
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
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | windward.ai/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/2680190 | |
| facebook.com/WindwardAI | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCRiZ6MI5mP_oLWwnnblB1KA |
| Crunchbase | crunchbase.com/organization/windward-naval |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2010-1 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 252 |
| Offices | Washington; United Kingdom |
| Market cap | $227.9M |
| Status reason | Acquired by FTV Capital on Dec 2024 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by FTV Capital 2024-12 $270.0M
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prominent Edge | 2026-04 |
| Type | Date | Exchange | Ticker | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12 | LSE | WNWD | ||
| 2024-12 | LSE |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 37 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | windward.ai |
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