Upstream Security, automotive cybersecurity, and data analytics for connected vehicles announced that it has raised $62 million in a Series C round led by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI).
Other participants include I.D.I. Insurance, 57 Stars’ NextGen Mobility Fund, and La Maison Partners, Glilot Capital, Salesforce venture, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Nationwide, Delek US.
Upstream's new investment will accelerate its growth and strengthen its position as an industry leader in connected vehicle cyber security, as well as broaden its data analytic offerings to current and potential customers. In addition, the organization will continue to spend in identifying, attracting, recruiting, and retaining top personnel.
Company: Upstream Security Ltd.
Raised: $62.0M
Round: Series C
Funding Month: August 2021
Lead Investors: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI)
Additional Investors: I.D.I. Insurance, 57 Stars’ NextGen Mobility Fund, La Maison Partners, Glilot Capital, Salesforce venture, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Nationwide, Delek US
Company Website: http://www.upstream.auto/
Software Category: cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform
About the Company: Upstream is a cloud-based centralized cybersecurity and analytics platform that protects the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles' fleets. The platform leverages big data and machine learning to provide OEMs and vehicle fleets with unprecedented, comprehensive, and non-intrusive defense. With application security, real-time data protection, and anomaly detection, attacks are identified and blocked before they reach and harm the vehicle's network.
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