Hakimo secures $10.5M in funding, launches AI Operator

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Eying surging crime rates, security staffing shortages, and false alarms, Hakimo has announced a $10.5 million funding round and the launch of AI Operator.

AI Operator is an autonomous security agent that monitors existing security hardware, detects threats in real time, and executes response protocols just like a human security professional.

The Series A funding round was led by Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital with participation from RXR Arden Digital Ventures and existing investors Defy.vc and Gokul Rajaram. Hakimo has now raised a total of $20.5 million, including prior funding rounds led by Neotribe Ventures and Rocketship.vc.

Hakimo's AI Operator combines computer vision and generative AI to monitor existing security hardware such as cameras and badge readers. Unlike conventional systems, it can detect any anomaly or potential threat that can be described in words – something Hakimo calls a breakthrough in physical security monitoring.

"Hakimo has pioneered a new era of AI-driven security by creating an intelligent AI agent that understands and responds to threats like never before. We’re not just automating security—we’re redefining it with AI that can recognize and act on any security event and deliver unmatched protection for businesses worldwide." said Sam Joseph, Co-Founder & CEO of Hakimo.

The company believes that the technology's impact extends beyond the scope of traditional security applications with its ability to monitor multiple sites simultaneously while maintaining human-level reasoning.

“Hakimo is transforming physical security with AI, delivering real-time threat detection and smarter operations," said Neil Sequeira, Founder & Partner, Defy.vc. “At Defy, we back bold teams tackling big challenges, and Sam and Sagar’s vision aligns perfectly with that mission. We’re excited to support Hakimo as they scale and set a new standard for AI-powered security.”