Mindgard
Boston, US · Founded 2022 · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Mindgard provides AI security solutions that help enterprises identify, assess, and mitigate threats across AI models, agents, and applications throughout the AI lifecycle. The platform uses offensive security techniques to help organizations understand exposure and reduce risk from AI-driven threats.
Founders & leadership
Mindgard was founded in 2022 by Dr. Peter Garraghan.
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Dr. Peter GarraghaninFounder
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James BrearinCEOJames Brear has held CEO roles at multiple cybersecurity and networking firms, including Swimlane (an AI security automation company), Veriflow (intent-based networking), and Procera Networks (NASDAQ: PKT), which he scaled significantly before its acquisition by Francisco Partners. He previously worked in leadership at Cisco, Tasman Networks, and Force10 Networks, and holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley.
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Aaron PortnoyinHead of ResearchAaron Portnoy has spent over two decades in cybersecurity research and leadership, including directing the Zero Day Initiative and organizing the first six Pwn2Own competitions, and co-founding multiple security companies. He previously held researcher roles at Dartmouth College and has presented research at venues globally.
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Rich SmithinOffensive Security LeadRich Smith brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and R&D leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Security Officer at Crash Override where he developed global security strategy and embedded security practices into product development. His background includes extensive work in security engineering, digital identity, GenAI, and vulnerability discovery.
Investors · 7
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2024
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Mindgard do?
- Mindgard provides AI security solutions that help enterprises identify, assess, and mitigate threats across AI models, agents, and applications throughout the AI lifecycle. The platform uses offensive security techniques to help organizations understand exposure and reduce risk from AI-driven threats.
- Who founded Mindgard?
- Mindgard was founded by Dr. Peter Garraghan in 2022.
- Who are Mindgard's investors?
- Mindgard's investors include .406 Ventures, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, IQ Capital, Osney Capital, Album VC, Karma Ventures, Lakestar.
- How much funding has Mindgard raised?
- Mindgard has disclosed $8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Mindgard headquartered?
- Mindgard is headquartered in Boston, US.