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MindFort

YC X25

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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MindFort builds autonomous security agents and infrastructure to automate vulnerability detection, validation, and patching. The company serves security teams at organizations of any size, addressing the gap between attackers and defenders through AI-powered autonomous security.

Also known as MindFort AI, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

MindFort was founded in 2025 by Brandon Veiseh and Akul Gupta.

BVBrandon Veiseh
Brandon VeisehCEOHe previously founded a company and led product work in AI and security.
AGAkul Gupta
Akul GuptaCTOAkul Gupta is co-founder and chief technology officer of MindFort.
AG
Akul Gupta Brandon VeisehFounder
SB
Sam BerstonFounderuntil 2025

Investors · 5

Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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In the news

MindFort.ai - Fully Autonomous Security Agentsycombinator.com · May 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does MindFort do?
MindFort builds autonomous security agents and infrastructure to automate vulnerability detection, validation, and patching. The company serves security teams at organizations of any size, addressing the gap between attackers and defenders through AI-powered autonomous security.
Who founded MindFort?
MindFort was founded by Brandon Veiseh, Akul Gupta in 2025.
Who are MindFort's investors?
MindFort's investors include Blast.Club, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, CRV (Charles River Ventures).
Where is MindFort headquartered?
MindFort is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.