On our semiconductor fab investment plan, since this business is so capital intensive it requires government backing, we wanted to be absolutely sure of the technology path before we take taxpayer money.
According to the KPMG poll of 1,500 companies, 92% of business owners are optimistic about growth in 2025, despite existing economic challenges. Much of this confidence stems from expectations of rising demand both domestically and internationally, suggesting a readiness to explore new products and markets.
Upwind has successfully closed a $100 million Series A funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $900 million, illustrating the growing interest in cloud security.