# Windward > Mission\-grade maritime AI for risk, compliance, and domain awareness ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Category | Data & Analytics | | Type | Solutions Provider | | Region | EMEA | | Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel | | Founded | 2010 | | Stage | Growth | | Employees | 201-500 | | Funding | Acquired (FTV Capital, USD 270M, March 2025) | ## Overview Windward is a maritime AI platform providing risk intelligence, sanctions compliance, and domain awareness to marine insurers, government agencies, shipping companies, and commodity traders. The company processes data from AIS vessel tracking, satellite-based SAR, electro-optical, and radio frequency signals to produce vessel behavior profiles and risk scores for underwriting, due diligence, and operational decision-making. The platform delivers five solution areas -- Risk & Compliance, Defense & Intelligence, Border & Asset Security, Container Tracking, and Business Intelligence -- accessible via SaaS subscription and a REST API. Behavioral AI models trained on over 15 years of maritime data identify deceptive shipping practices, sanctions violations, IUU fishing, and threat activity without relying solely on declared vessel data. Windward was founded in 2010 by Ami Daniel and Matan Peled, listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, and acquired by FTV Capital in March 2025 for approximately USD 270M (GBP 216M). The company reported 37% year-over-year revenue growth and 35% ACV growth in the first half of 2024. In February 2026 Windward launched the Maritime Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC), a managed service combining the platform with on-staff analyst teams. ## Products & services ### Windward Maritime AI Platform A cloud-based SaaS platform providing maritime domain awareness and risk intelligence across five solution modules. **Key features:** - Multi\-source data fusion combining AIS, SAR satellite imagery, EO, and RF signals - Behavioral AI models for vessel identity verification and deceptive shipping detection - Generative AI \(MAI Expert\) for natural\-language querying of maritime intelligence - Agentic workflow automation for screening, investigations, and alert triage - REST API access via Windward API Insights Lab for system integration *Target users:* Marine underwriters, trade compliance teams, sanctions screening analysts, government and defense intelligence units, commodity trading desks ### Maritime Intelligence Operations Center \(MIOC\) A managed intelligence service launched in February 2026 combining the Windward platform with Windward-staffed analyst and engineering teams. Reduces Mean Time to Decision (MTTD) by 80% through continuous monitoring, ad-hoc investigations, and embedded analyst support. **Key features:** - Subsea infrastructure monitoring - Multi\-sensor data fusion and intelligence production - IUU fishing and forced labor screening - Environmental forensics and legal/incident reconstruction - Investigative due diligence reports *Target users:* Government agencies, marine insurers, legal organizations, commercial enterprises requiring managed threat monitoring ## Category & focus - Subcategories: Maritime Risk Intelligence, Sanctions Compliance, Vessel Screening, Supply Chain Visibility - Insurance verticals: Specialty/E&S - Target customers: Carriers, Brokers, MGAs/MGUs ## Notable customers - Marine insurers and underwriters - Government and defense agencies - Shipping and maritime operators - Commodity trading firms - Energy majors \(BP, Shell\) - Financial institutions ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Mioc: - News: - About: - Api hub: - Partners: - Solutions: --- *Last updated: 2026\-05\-18*