Mindgard
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
Mindgard is an AI security company that helps enterprises test, detect, and respond to adversarial threats against their AI models. Mindgard was founded in 2022. The company is led by James Brear. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Team size: 15-25. Total funding raised: $11.9 million. Latest round: $8 million led by .406 Ventures, with participation from Atlantic Bridge, WillowTree Investments, and existing investors IQ Capital and Lakestar.. Key investors include .406 Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, WillowTree Investments, IQ Capital, Lakestar.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Team size
- 15-25
- Total funding
- $11.9 million
Value proposition
Mindgard provides advanced cybersecurity solutions that protect AI and GenAI systems, enabling secure deployment and operation.
Products and solutions
Dynamic Application Security Testing for AI (DAST-AI), AI Security Labs, Mindgard Security Copilot
Unique value
Mindgard's platform is designed to integrate with existing AI and cybersecurity operational tooling, providing automated AI model vulnerability testing.
Target customer
Enterprises deploying AI and GenAI systems, including those in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and cybersecurity.
Industries served
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
Technology advantage
Mindgard's solutions are based on cutting-edge PhD-led research, offering a library of adversarial attacks and automated security testing.
How they differentiate
Mindgard's focus on AI-specific security threats and its integration with existing cybersecurity tools set it apart from traditional cybersecurity solutions.
Main competitors
Enveil, HiddenLayer, Patronus AI
Key partnerships
Lancaster University
Major milestones
Founded in 2022 Raised $8 million in recent funding round Plans to expand team and US market presence
Growth metrics
Mindgard is expanding its team and R&D capabilities, with plans to increase its presence in the US market.
Market positioning
Emerging leader in AI security testing.
Geographic focus
Headquartered in Boston, MA with UK office in London. Serving enterprise customers globally with strong US market presence.
Patents and IP
Not publicly disclosed.
About James Brear
James Brear is a seasoned growth-stage CEO with over 15 years in cybersecurity. Most recently CEO of Swimlane (largest standalone security automation provider), previously led Veriflow (acquired by VMware) and Procera (acquired by Francisco Partners).
Official website: https://mindgard.ai