What Mindset does

Mindset is a Washington, DC-based bipartisan public policy consulting firm that advises corporations, trade associations, non-profits, start-ups, and institutional investors on navigating US federal legislative, regulatory, and political processes. Formerly operating as The Cypress Group, the firm rebranded to Mindset in October 2020 to reflect an expanded, multi-vertical practice. The firm is structured around five sector practices: Financial Services and Housing; Tax, Budget and Trade; Energy, Environment and Infrastructure; Tech, Media and Telecom; and Insurance, Retirement and Healthcare. Its client base includes Fortune 100 companies and multinational corporations, with named engagements spanning Nationwide (insurance), Verizon (telecommunications), and Commercial Metals Corp (manufacturing), among other institutional investors and trade associations.

The firm's core service offering is integrated public policy advisory rather than a software product. Services are organized into two pillars - Strategic Advisory Services (policy research, analysis, and counsel) and Sophisticated Advocacy (coalition-building, congressional outreach, and executive branch engagement) - and are delivered through the five sector practices. There is no proprietary technology platform; the firm's intellectual capital resides in its staff's prior government experience (former White House, Congressional committee, and federal agency officials from both parties), its published research and insights ("Mindful" blog, podcasts, media commentary), and its coalition-management methodology, which includes coordinated efforts such as expanding access to the Federal Reserve's emergency credit facilities during COVID-19.

Mindset's business model is professional services revenue via engagement-based fees, with client acquisition driven by direct sales, referrals, and thought-leadership visibility. The firm does not disclose pricing or revenue. It is private, partnership-owned following an internal ownership transfer in October 2019, with no disclosed external investors. Distribution is direct-client engagement within the United States. The firm invests in business development through content marketing, press and media relationships, fireside chats, webinars, and executive podcast and publication placements. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, concentrated at a single Washington, DC headquarters at 455 Massachusetts Avenue NW, with a leadership team that has expanded materially since 2020 through senior lateral hires and partner promotions.

Name

Mindset

Legal name

Mindset

Website

https://mindsetdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mindset is a Washington, DC-based bipartisan public policy consulting firm advising Fortune 100 corporations, multinationals, non-profits, and institutional investors on federal legislative, regulatory, and advocacy matters across financial services, tax, energy, technology, and healthcare sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Policy Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Public policy consulting
• Government relations advisory
• Federal legislative advocacy
• Regulatory affairs services
• Bipartisan lobbying firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Policy Consulting Services: Mindset generates revenue through professional service fees for strategic advisory, research and analysis, and advocacy services provided to corporations, trade associations, and non-profit organizations navigating Washington DC policy matters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mindset is a bipartisan public policy consulting firm that provides strategic advisory services, sophisticated advocacy, and policy research/analysis to help clients navigate Washington D.C.'s legislative and regulatory landscape. The firm delivers integrated policy solutions—including coalition management, congressional outreach, and executive branch engagement—organized across five sector practices covering financial services, tax/budget/trade, energy/environment/infrastructure, tech/media/telecom, and insurance/retirement/healthcare.

Product overview

Mindset is a bipartisan public policy consulting firm that offers a unified suite of advisory services rather than a software product platform. The core offerings include strategic advisory services combining research and analysis, sophisticated advocacy with coalition-building capabilities, and legislative/regulatory engagement. The firm organizes its expertise across five service sector practices: Financial Services & Housing, Tax Budget & Trade, Energy Environment & Infrastructure, Tech Media & Telecom, and Insurance Retirement & Healthcare. These practices work together to deliver integrated policy solutions for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups and nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Advisory Services Policy research, analysis, and strategic counsel to help clients navigate Washington DC's legislative and regulatory landscape. Designed for corporations, trade associations, and non-profits facing complex federal policy challenges.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomberg-government
• Xx.com/mindsetdc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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