71. Mindgard: the cybersecurity startup safeguarding our AI-powered future Mindgard provides businesses with the AI security solution they need, to prevent the cyberattacks they definitely don't. About the Startups 100 Now in its 17th year, the Startups 100 is the definitive list of the most promising new UK businesses. There's no fee for entry or for inclusion in our index. The Startups team of new business experts judge all our top 100 entrants in collaboration with specialist industry consultants. See our guide to this year’s hottest new businesses and most exceptional founders in the complete 2025 Startups 100 index. Founders: Peter Garraghan and Steve StreetYear founded: 2022Website: mindgard.ai The use of AI has boomed in recent years and has created a myriad of opportunities for businesses. Unfortunately, these same advancements have also created cybercriminals. Luckily, Peter Garraghan, cofounder of Mindgard, predicted the potential risks.Garraghan had a lightbulb moment back in 2016 when he was investigating cybersecurity problems within AI and machine learning systems. It struck him that, if AI was going to be a common part of all software, it would attract significant threats from all directions.Mindgard provides businesses with a full-stack solution in AI security, including automated penetration testing, threat detection, response and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), allowing businesses to deploy AI safely and securely. The startup builds security into AI-powered software throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from design through to production. “We believe that it is paramount to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within AI models and how it interacts with other systems as this is a new component that requires new tooling,” explains Garraghan. Mindgard’s platform supports all types of neural networks including generative AI and predictive AI across image, audio and multi-modal. This allows the company to offer a solution that embeds security earlier in the SDLC across a wider range of machine learning applications. The Lancaster University spin-off announced a £3m seed round in September 2023 and is soon to close its next round. Mindgard was also named the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME at this year’s Infosecurity Europe conference.As the adoption of AI accelerates and cyber attacks grow in number and damage, Garraghan sees Mindgard becoming the go-to solution for the safe operation of UK firms. We too see a great future for this cybersecurity startup, hence its well-deserved place in the 2025 Startups 100. The 2025 Startups 100 List in Full 1 Lottie 2 Robin AI 3 Yonder 4 HIVED 5 Gaia 6 Runna 7 Quantum Dice 8 Hoxton Farms 9 MAGIC AI 10 Eolas Medical 11 DRIFT Energy 12 Audiomob 13 Lindus Health 14 FYLD 15 Zero Gravity 16 Vikela 17 ToffeeX 18 Bio&Me 19 Strolll 20 Triple Technologies 21 UNDO Carbon 22 KOMI 23 Untap 24 Novai 25 Omni Pet 26 Sona 27 Fin Sustainable Logistics 28 trumpet 29 Swiipr Technologies 30 Cerbos 31 By Rotation 32 Open Climate Fix 33 Howbout 34 cheqd 35 Seep 36 Oort Energy 37 Walking on Earth 38 Flexa 39 HutanBio 40 Primer 41 Black Seed Ventures 42 Sharesy 43 Made With Intent 44 Userled 45 Zeti 46 Luna Daily 47 Deploy Tech 48 PulpaTronics 49 Metris Energy 50 VoltShare 51 NOQ Group 52 Hormona 53 Unify AI 54 The Seam 55 Siloton 56 SURREAL 57 Valarian Technologies 58 Papaya Technologies 59 PEEQUAL 60 PlantSea 61 Bloom Money 62 Tonic Health 63 Stored. 64 Cult Mia 65 Atlantic Money 66 facia.ai 67 RideTandem 68 Monk 69 STOCKED 70 IMPOSSIBREW 71 Mindgard 72 Grub Club Pets 73 Financielle 74 Outverse 75 Automated Architecture 76 Freja 77 Purple Transform 78 Lumi 79 Storekit 80 Unfabled 81 Asan Wellness 82 Mach42 83 seedata.io 84 Peachies 85 Nugget Savings 86 Enbiosis Biotechnology 87 Swoperz 88 growze 89 ekko 90 Tunic Pay 91 SKIN 92 Cashblack 93 TaskHer 94 XR Therapeutics 95 Alyve 96 UJJI AI 97 Volunteero 98 SuperFi 99 PharmAppy 100 Cogs AI See more Share this post facebook twitter linkedin Tags 2025