Israeli Cyber Firm Upwind Rejects $4 Billion Acquisition Offer
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Israeli cybersecurity company Upwind has rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from Datadog. Instead, the company is completing a $300 million funding round at a valuation of around $3.8 billion. The decision suggests Upwind is prioritizing independent expansion over an immediate sale.
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- Upwind, an Israeli cyber firm, rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from Datadog.
- The company is currently raising $300 million in a new funding round.
- Upwind's valuation in the new round is set at approximately $3.8 billion.
- The firm was founded by Amiram Shahar.
Israeli cybersecurity firm Upwind, founded by Amiram Shahar, has reportedly rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from Datadog. The company is instead in the process of closing a $300 million funding round at a valuation of approximately $3.8 billion.
The report, published by The Information, indicates that Upwind chose to pursue independent growth rather than be acquired. The new funding round signifies a strong vote of confidence in the company's technology and market position, despite the substantial offer from the larger tech firm.
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