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Windward

Tel Aviv · Founded 2010 · 276 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

Find your way into Windward

132 people in our graph share verified history with the Windward team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Juriaan Duizendstraalunlockedknows Matan Peled · together at Reichman University (overlapped)
×9knows the team · via Reichman University
×2knows the team · via Israeli Navy

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.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense Tech

Founders & leadership

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

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Amiad DanielCo-founder
MPMatan Peled
Matan PeledinCo-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.

Board

DG
Dov GatmonBoard director
PP
Patrick PoonBoard director
ESEden Shochat
Eden Shochatin𝕏Board directorInvestor at Aleph
THThompson Hutton
Thompson Huttonin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at Thompson Hutton, LLC
EJ
Edmund John Phillip BrowneBoard director

Investors · 10

AlephTel Aviv · $2.5M – $100M
FTV CapitalNew York · $10M – $30M
Thompson Hutton, LLCMenlo Park
Janus Henderson InvestorsreportedLondon
Pivotal Life SciencesreportedSan Francisco
Qiming Venture PartnersreportedBeijing · $5M – $134M
Quan CapitalreportedShanghai
RA CapitalreportedBoston
RTW Investments L.P.reportedNew York
Sanofi VenturesreportedCambridge · $5M

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.

Ilan AtiasVP R&DFounded Melio +1Rotem AbelesInsurtech leadFounded Airis LabsDemi Ben-AriSenior Data EngineerFounded Panorays

In the news

Windward Bio Raises $165 Million to Advance Long-Acting Antibodies for Respiratory Diseases | BioIntelthebiointel.com · May 2026Windward Bio Secures $165M for Clinical Trials in Asthma, COPD & More - MedCity Newsmedcitynews.com · May 2026Windward Bio Raises $165M in Crossover Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2026Windward Bio Announces $165M Crossover Financing to Advance Pipeline of Long-Acting Immunology Therapies With Best-in-Disease Potentialglobenewswire.com · May 2026Windward Bio Raises $200M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2025Marine Data Company Windward Raises $16.5 Million - CTechcalcalistech.com · Jul 2018Maritime Data Startup Windward Raises $10.8M to Track the Oceanstechcrunch.com · Apr 2015

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.