Mind Foundry
Mind Foundry builds AI systems for defense and national security, turning sensor data into operational insights. The Oxford University spinout has raised $53M, most recently in a Series B in February 2023, and employs 60 people.
The growth story
Mind Foundry grew from 47 to 60 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $53M along the way, most recently a Series B in February 2023.
About
Mind Foundry develops AI software that analyzes complex sensor data to support decision-making in high-risk defense and security operations. Its systems are deployed across multiple domains to provide actionable intelligence in challenging environments.
The company has grown steadily since its 2016 founding, securing $53M in funding from investors including Oxford Science Enterprises and Parkwalk Advisors. Its Series B round in early 2023 suggests continued expansion in its niche of defense-focused AI solutions.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Mind Foundry's largest function, with 14 employees. The company maintains strong ties to its academic roots, with leadership likely drawing on its Oxford University origins.
The Mind Foundry org chart
Lindsay Chadwick (Chief Executive Officer) leads 21 mapped leaders with 7 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 15 (-46% YoY), Research 11 (-27% YoY), Business Development 6 (-14% YoY), Information Technology 3 (-40% YoY), Administrative 3 (+50% YoY).
Talent flow
Mind Foundry recruits heavily from Oxford University, which accounts for 6 of its hires. It also draws talent from UK defense organizations like the British Army, Ministry of Defence, and Royal Navy. Alumni frequently move to AI-focused roles, with several joining Google DeepMind and IQVIA.
Most common previous employers of Mind Foundry staff: University of Oxford (6), British Army (3), Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) (3), UK Ministry of Defence (3), Royal Navy (3), Dataminr (2). Former Mind Foundry employees most often moved to AIOI R&D Lab - Oxford (7), AND-E (3), Anathem (2), Google DeepMind (2), Blacklake (2), IQVIA (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The Mind Foundry mafia
Mind Foundry alumni have founded 7 companies, including TextMine (14 staff) and Anathem (9 staff). The spinout culture reflects its academic origins, with multiple startups emerging from its talent pool.
7Charles Brecque, was Machine Learning until 2020Richard Apletree, was CFO and CRO until 2023Kyriakos Polymenakos, was Research Intern until 2018Stanley Speel, was Senior Product Owner until 2022Rhys Newman, was Director of Product Development until 2017James Chiswell, was Advisor until 2022
Isabel C., was Demand Generation Manager until 2020Web traffic
Traffic mix: 51% direct, 34% search, 5% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Mind Foundry: Project Management (24), Python (Programming Language) (22), Machine Learning (22), Research Skills (19), Leadership (16), Data Analysis (16), MATLAB (16), Management (15).
Where the team actually sits
Mind Foundry people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (27), United Kingdom (15), Greater Oxford Area (5), Utrecht, Netherlands (1).
Search footprint
Mind Foundry attracts about 168 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $5K a month if bought through ads. It gained 102 ranking keywords and lost 43 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.20 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.80 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.70 / 5
Frequently asked
Mind Foundry has 60 employees as of September 2026.
Mind Foundry has raised $53M in total, most recently a Series B round in February 2023.
Lindsay Chadwick (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Mind Foundry's reporting structure, with 7 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Mind Foundry staff are University of Oxford (6 people), British Army (3 people), Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) (3 people).
Former Mind Foundry employees most often move to AIOI R&D Lab - Oxford (7), AND-E (3), Anathem (2).
At least 7 companies have a founder who previously worked at Mind Foundry, including TextMine, Anathem, Synthesa.
Mind Foundry attracts about 168 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $5K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Mind Foundry staff are Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Research Skills, Leadership.
Mind Foundry staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (27), United Kingdom (15), Greater Oxford Area (5).
Mind Foundry has about 15 people in Engineering, down 46% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Mind Foundry has about 11 people in Research, down 27% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 55 current and 107 former Mind Foundry profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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