Windward is a maritime analytics company that uses artificial intelligence and big data to provide insights into global shipping activity. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Windward's platform analyzes data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery, shipping manifests, and port records, to provide real-time information on vessel movements, cargo flows, and other key metrics. The company's customers include shipping companies, financial institutions, and government agencies.