Hakimo, a provider of AI-powered physical security solutions, announced today that it has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital, with participation from RXR Arden Digital Ventures, as well as existing investors Defy.vc and Gokul Rajaram. Including previous rounds led by Neotribe Ventures and Rocketship.vc, Hakimo has raised a total of $20.5 million to date.
The company also introduced its new product, AI Operator, an autonomous security agent that integrates with existing security infrastructure, such as surveillance cameras and badge readers, to detect threats in real time and execute response protocols. The system uses computer vision and generative AI to identify a wide range of security incidents and respond with automated alerts and speaker warnings. Human operators are engaged only when necessary.
Hakimo was founded in 2020 by Sam Joseph and Sagar Honnungar, both of whom have backgrounds in AI and enterprise SaaS. The founders identified an opportunity to apply advances in AI to improve physical security by addressing gaps in conventional systems and reducing reliance on manual monitoring and response.
The company’s technology has been adopted by more than 100 clients across various sectors, including multifamily housing, automotive dealerships, construction sites, and large enterprises. According to Hakimo, its platform has helped prevent thousands of security incidents, assisted law enforcement in multiple arrests, and contributed to overall improvements in site monitoring and safety.
The funding will support product development, team expansion, and scaling of operations. Hakimo aims to address growing demand in a sector facing challenges such as labor shortages, high operational costs, and frequent false alarms.
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“Hakimo is introducing much-needed innovation to the physical security industry," siad Piyush Kharbanda, General Partner at Vertex Ventures SEA & India. "Hakimo offers a compelling solution in the security monitoring space, combining robust AI capabilities with human oversight," added Ryan Orley, Managing Partner at Zigg Capital.
