Hakimo Raises $10.5M to Pair Physical Security with Human-Like Autonomous Security Agents
Hakimo, a leader in AI-powered physical security monitoring, announced it has secured $10.5 million in a funding round, along with debuting AI Operator—a breakthrough 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 word, according to the vendor.
Beyond detection, the system issues real-time speaker warnings and executes standard operating procedures (SOPs) to respond to incidents, with human operators providing intervention only when necessary.
According to Hakimo, this AI-human collaboration delivers superior protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional security approaches.
"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 and CEO of Hakimo.
The solution’s impact extends beyond the scope of traditional security applications. Its ability to monitor multiple sites simultaneously while maintaining human-level reasoning has proven transformative for businesses seeking comprehensive security without the escalating costs and reliability issues of conventional approaches, the company said.
“Hakimo is transforming physical security with AI, delivering real-time threat detection and smarter operations," said Neil Sequeira, founder and 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.”
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