What Refoundry does

Refoundry is a Chicago-based IT consulting and managed security services firm operating exclusively within the Microsoft ecosystem. The company provides advisory, implementation, and managed security services to mid-market and enterprise organizations heavily invested in Microsoft technologies, with particular depth in Microsoft Entra ID, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Its flagship offering, Wingman Services, delivers on-demand access to virtual CIOs, CISOs, architects, and engineers through a six-step engagement framework (Discover, Assess, Plan, Prioritize, Execute, Review), positioned as differentiated from traditional ticket-based managed service providers. The STAR Assessment is offered at no cost as a structured lead generation tool that evaluates identity, threat protection, cloud security, endpoint management, data protection, vulnerability management, collaboration protection, and Gen AI risk posture.

Name

Refoundry

Legal name

Refoundry

Website

https://refoundry.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Refoundry is a Chicago-based IT consulting firm delivering Microsoft-centric cybersecurity, managed security, and AI Agent Governance services to mid-market and enterprise clients through its Wingman Services model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting & Managed Security Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Incident, Problem & Change Management Platforms (HDAEALAI), Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Microsoft security consulting
• Managed extended detection response
• AI agent governance
• Microsoft cloud advisory
• Cybersecurity managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consulting: Refoundry generates revenue through consulting engagements for strategic IT guidance, security advisory, and implementation services. Wingman services provide on-demand access to virtual CIOs, CISOs, architects, and subject matter experts on a flexible basis. engagements typically follow the six-step Wingman process from discovery through execution and review.
2. Managed Services / SOC / MXDR: Recurring managed services revenue from 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response services. MXDR combines always-on threat detection across endpoints, identities, cloud apps, and networks with AI-powered analytics and human-led response actions. Includes proactive threat hunting and ongoing security posture improvement guidance.
3. Implementation and Deployment Services: One-time implementation services for Microsoft security and compliance solutions including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender XDR, Purview, Intune, and cloud infrastructure. Architects lead engagements from discovery and presales through implementation and operational readiness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Refoundry provides Microsoft-centric IT consulting and managed security services for mid-market and enterprise organizations, delivering strategic advisory, implementation, and 24/7 managed detection and response across the Microsoft security, cloud, and AI ecosystem. Its flagship Wingman Services offer on-demand access to virtual CIOs, CISOs, architects, and security professionals through a six-step engagement methodology, supplemented by a free STAR Assessment that benchmarks security and AI readiness. The company monetizes via project-based consulting engagements, recurring managed SOC/MXDR subscriptions, and one-time implementation deployments.

Product overview

Refoundry is an IT consulting services company (not a software vendor) offering a portfolio of professional services built around Microsoft technologies. The core offering is Wingman Services—a flexible, outcomes-driven advisory and execution model providing on-demand access to virtual CIOs, CISOs, architects, and engineers. This is supported by Cybersecurity services (threat protection, cloud security, data governance, AI security) and Managed Services (MXDR/SOC). The Solutions layer includes specific offerings: Cloud Security, Threat Protection, Data Security & Governance, AI & Automation, and Penetration Testing as a Service. The STAR Assessment provides a structured evaluation of security posture and AI readiness. All services are designed for organizations heavily invested in Microsoft technologies, leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem (Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, M365, Azure, Copilot) as the foundational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wingman Services On-demand team of advisors, architects, and security professionals providing virtual CIOs, CISOs, engineers, and subject matter experts through a six-step engagement process to fill skill gaps, accelerate transformation, navigate audits, and align technology roadmap with organizational goals. Designed for organizations needing senior-level IT and security leadership without full-time hires.
• Cybersecurity Services Microsoft-centric security services covering threat protection, cloud security, data governance, and AI security governance. Includes deployment and management of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Purview capabilities for organizations needing to strengthen security posture.
• Managed Services (SOC / MXDR) Managed SOC and MXDR (Managed Extended Detection & Response) providing 24/7 threat detection, AI-powered analytics, automated response, and proactive threat hunting across endpoints, identities, cloud apps, and networks. Includes automated containment actions such as isolating compromised hosts, disabling suspicious accounts, and blocking malicious indicators.
• Cloud Security End-to-end security for Microsoft cloud ecosystems covering identities, devices, infrastructure, and cloud workloads. Built on Microsoft Zero Trust principles and designed to scale with business growth.
• Threat Protection Proactive detection, real-time response, and intelligent automation combining Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and offensive security practices to protect people, systems, and data.
• Data Security & Governance Data classification, protection, and governance across Microsoft 365 and the broader ecosystem using Microsoft Purview and smart policy management to ensure security, compliance, and control over sensitive data.
• AI & Automation Services to operationalize Microsoft Copilot and Security Copilot, accelerate incident response, build custom automations, and govern AI agent adoption securely and strategically using AI Agent Governance frameworks.
• Penetration Testing as a Service Offensive security testing delivered as an ongoing managed service to identify vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
• STAR Assessment Free strategic assessment that identifies security gaps, prioritizes improvements, benchmarks posture against IT best practices, and delivers a custom Wingman score evaluating organizational dimensions across data, devices, identity, and AI readiness.
• Advisory Services Fractional CISO/CIO and strategic advisory services providing senior IT leadership guidance to organizations without full-time executive hires.
• Implementation and Migration Services One-time implementation services for Microsoft security, compliance, and cloud infrastructure solutions including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender XDR, Purview, Intune, Azure infrastructure, and Microsoft 365.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% boost in employee productivity reported in Windows 11 migrations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefoundry is a Microsoft Solution Partner with designations for Modern Work, Security, Infrastructure (Azure), and Azure Data & AI. The company also holds Microsoft Threat Protection Specialization. Refoundry specializes exclusively in Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. The partnership is fundamental to Refoundry's business model as a Microsoft-centric consulting firm.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Concurrency: Concurrency is a Microsoft-focused consulting firm offering services in Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and security. It is a Microsoft Gold Partner serving mid-market and enterprise customers, directly competing with Refoundry for the same Microsoft transformation and managed services engagements.
• Netrix: Netrix is a managed services and cybersecurity provider with deep Microsoft expertise and Microsoft partner designations across security, Azure, and Modern Work. CRO Mike Gribble previously led global sales at Netrix, indicating overlapping GTM motion, customer profile, and Microsoft security focus comparable to Refoundry.
• Avanade: Avanade is a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies, offering consulting, managed services, and security services around the Microsoft ecosystem. It is the largest and most direct competitor to Refoundry in the Microsoft-centric services space, though Avanade operates at vastly larger global scale.

Others

• Quest Software: Quest Software is a technology partner of Refoundry, providing data protection, identity, and Microsoft platform management tools. While not a direct competitor, Quest's Microsoft data and identity products intersect with Refoundry's implementation and managed services around Microsoft Entra, Purview, and Active Directory modernization.

Emerging players

• Mobile Mentor: Mobile Mentor is a Microsoft-focused endpoint and Modern Work consultancy led by Mike Gribble as a board member. It is a comparable emerging Microsoft partner with overlapping services in Intune, Modern Work, and endpoint security, though smaller and more regionally focused than Refoundry.
• Adlumin: Adlumin is a mid-market-focused MDR and security operations platform purpose-built on Microsoft Azure and Sentinel. It is an emerging competitor to Refoundry's MXDR offering, particularly for mid-market customers seeking a more software-driven, less services-heavy approach to Microsoft-native security operations.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Cyber: Deloitte's Cyber practice provides managed security, identity, and Microsoft security services globally to enterprise and regulated-industry clients. It is a competitor for Fortune 500 Microsoft security transformations alongside Refoundry, though at a global scale and with a multi-vendor security portfolio.
• Optiv: Optiv is a large US-based cybersecurity solutions integrator and managed security services provider that delivers end-to-end security programs. It competes with Refoundry in Microsoft security and MXDR, but operates at much larger scale across many non-Microsoft security vendors.
• Accenture Security: Accenture Security is the global cybersecurity arm of Accenture, delivering managed security, identity, cloud security, and AI risk services. It is a competitor for the largest Microsoft transformation and security engagements that Refoundry targets at the upper end, though it serves a much broader vendor and industry mix.
• BlueVoyant: BlueVoyant is a managed detection and response provider with strong Microsoft security expertise, including Defender and Sentinel specializations. It competes with Refoundry in MXDR and managed security, but offers a broader portfolio spanning third-party SOC capabilities and supply chain defense.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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