Upwind raises $400M after rejecting a Datadog acquisition offer

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Cloud security startup Upwind has raised $400 million in a Series C funding round at a $3.8 billion valuation. The company made this choice after turning down an acquisition offer from Datadog that was reportedly valued at the same amount. By declining the sale, Upwind opted to remain independent and pursue growth on its own. The article provides limited additional detail beyond the funding round and the rejected deal.

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