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Faculty Frontier
A decision intelligence platform built on the OUDA framework (Observe, Understand, Decide, Act). It connects organisational data and AI models, simulates the impact of decision strategies on KPIs via a Computational Twin and Simulation Engine, identifies optimal approaches using the AI Decision Agent (ADA), and deploys them into operational workflows. Used across defence, life sciences, energy and financial services.
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Tech Talk: Making AI Robust
Tech Talk: Explainable anomaly detection
About
Faculty is a London-based applied AI company founded in 2014 by Dr Marc Warner, Dr Angie Ma and Andrew Brookes. The company started as a fellowship programme helping PhD graduates move into data science, then built out into a full AI services and products business serving government, defence and critical infrastructure clients across the UK and internationally.
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London, United KingdomBacked by
Apax Digital Fund
Customers & Partners
UK Ministry of DefenceDstlNHSNetwork RailNational Energy System OperatorLeonardo UKHadean
Timeline
2026-03
Acquired by Accenture; 400+ staff and CEO Marc Warner joined Accenture, with Warner becoming Chief Technology Officer.
2025-05
Announced partnership with Leonardo UK to co-develop AI applications for Cognitive Intelligent Sensing and Electronic Warfare.
2021-05
Raised £30 million in growth funding from Apax Digital Fund, bringing total funding to nearly £40 million.
2021
Built the NHS Covid Early Warning System, one of the most prominent AI applications in UK public health.
2019-02
Rebranded to Faculty after operating under the name Applied Data Science Partners.
2014
Founded in London by Dr Marc Warner, Dr Angie Ma and Andrew Brookes as an AI services and fellowship company.
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Products & Solutions
Faculty Frontier
A decision intelligence platform built on the OUDA framework (Observe, Understand, Decide, Act). It connects organisational data and AI models, simulates the impact of decision strategies on KPIs via a Computational Twin and Simulation Engine, identifies optimal approaches using the AI Decision Agent (ADA), and deploys them into operational workflows. Used across defence, life sciences, energy and financial services.
Videos
Tech Talk: Making AI Robust
Tech Talk: Explainable anomaly detection
Open Positions (5)
About
Faculty is a London-based applied AI company founded in 2014 by Dr Marc Warner, Dr Angie Ma and Andrew Brookes. The company started as a fellowship programme helping PhD graduates move into data science, then built out into a full AI services and products business serving government, defence and critical infrastructure clients across the UK and internationally.
Offices
London, United KingdomBacked by
Apax Digital Fund
Customers & Partners
UK Ministry of DefenceDstlNHSNetwork RailNational Energy System OperatorLeonardo UKHadean
Timeline
2026-03
Acquired by Accenture; 400+ staff and CEO Marc Warner joined Accenture, with Warner becoming Chief Technology Officer.
2025-05
Announced partnership with Leonardo UK to co-develop AI applications for Cognitive Intelligent Sensing and Electronic Warfare.
2021-05
Raised £30 million in growth funding from Apax Digital Fund, bringing total funding to nearly £40 million.
2021
Built the NHS Covid Early Warning System, one of the most prominent AI applications in UK public health.
2019-02
Rebranded to Faculty after operating under the name Applied Data Science Partners.
2014
Founded in London by Dr Marc Warner, Dr Angie Ma and Andrew Brookes as an AI services and fellowship company.
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