Augur
Category: Computer Vision
An AI platform that analyzes data from existing CCTV cameras and sensors in public spaces to detect threats in real time through anonymized behavioral and movement patterns. Augur was founded in 2024. The company is led by Harry Mead. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $15.0M. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include Plural, First Kind, SNR, Flix, Tiny VC, Foxglove Capital.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- $15.0M
Value proposition
Transforms passive surveillance into proactive real-time intelligence to detect abnormal behaviors and threats faster, closing gaps in modern 'grey-zone' security without requiring new hardware.
Products and solutions
Core AI Analytics Platform, Real-time Threat Detection System, Incident Reconstruction Engine, Anonymized Behavioral Tracking
Unique value
Privacy-focused approach using anonymized behavioral patterns without facial recognition, leveraging legacy camera infrastructure for real-time 'sovereign AI' threat detection.
Target customer
Large venue operators, critical infrastructure owners (transport hubs, energy facilities), and public safety organizations
Industries served
National Security, Critical Infrastructure (Transport, Energy), Public Venues (Stadiums, Innovation Hubs), Public Safety
Technology advantage
Founded by Palantir alumni with deep expertise in government and defense data challenges, utilizing AI models optimized for crowded, high-risk environments with seamless legacy sensor integrations.
How they differentiate
Privacy-first approach using anonymized behavioral patterns without facial recognition, leveraging existing legacy CCTV infrastructure for real-time threat detection.
Main competitors
Ambient.ai, BriefCam, Evolv Technology
Key partnerships
Plural (Lead Investor), Major UK transport hubs and energy operators (Pilot/Deployment Partners), First Kind, SNR, Flix, Tiny VC (Investors)
Notable customers
Football stadiums, Retail centers, Transport hubs, Power plants, Data centers, Military sites
Major milestones
Founded in 2024 by Harry Mead and former Palantir engineers, Began active deployments and pilots with major UK infrastructure operators, Raised $15M Seed round led by Plural in March 2026
Growth metrics
Grown to a team of 30 employees in London since 2024 launch
Market positioning
Sovereign AI platform for national security, public venues, and critical infrastructure
Geographic focus
United Kingdom, Europe
Patents and IP
No registered patents disclosed as of latest update
About Harry Mead
Founder of safety app Path Community; previously operated restaurants.
Official website: https://augur.ml