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Windward

Tel Aviv · Founded 2010 · 276 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Windward delivers AI-powered operational intelligence for maritime security and commercial applications, fusing behavioral analytics and multi-sensor data to detect threats and opportunities. The company serves national security agencies, militaries, and enterprises with explainable, unclassified intelligence across the maritime domain.

Founders & leadership

Windward was founded in 2010 by Amiad Daniel and Matan Peled.

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Amiad DanielCo-founder
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Matan PeledCo-Founder2025–2025Matan Peled is co-founder of Windward, an AI-powered maritime intelligence company that grew to a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange before being acquired by FTV Capital in 2025.
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Ami DanielFounder

Board

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Dov GatmonBoard director
PP
Patrick PoonBoard director
ESEden Shochat
Eden ShochatBoard directorInvestor at Aleph
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Thompson HuttonBoard directorManaging Partner at Thompson Hutton, LLC
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Edmund John Phillip BrowneBoard director

Investors · 11

Also in the syndicate · 1

XL Innovatelead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$15.4MraisedJul 2018 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dov GatmonDirector
  • Amiad DanielExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick PoonDirector
  • Eden ShochatDirector
  • Edmund John Phillip BrowneDirector
  • Thompson HuttonDirector
  • Matan PeledDirector
Offering amount
$15.4M
Amount sold
$15.4M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Israel
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Windward went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Windward do?
Windward delivers AI-powered operational intelligence for maritime security and commercial applications, fusing behavioral analytics and multi-sensor data to detect threats and opportunities. The company serves national security agencies, militaries, and enterprises with explainable, unclassified intelligence across the maritime domain.
Who founded Windward?
Windward was founded by Amiad Daniel, Matan Peled in 2010.
Who are Windward's investors?
Windward's investors include Aleph, FTV Capital, Thompson Hutton, LLC, Janus Henderson Investors, Pivotal Life Sciences, Qiming Venture Partners, Quan Capital, RA Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has Windward raised?
Windward has disclosed $15.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Windward headquartered?
Windward is headquartered in Tel Aviv.