Hakimo
Category: Computer Vision
AI-powered physical security monitoring platform that uses computer vision and AI agents to detect, deter, and respond to security threats in real time. Hakimo was founded in 2020. The company is led by Sam Joseph. Based in Menlo Park, California, USA. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $32M. Key investors include Zigg Capital, Neotribe Ventures, Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, Rocketship.vc, Defy.vc, RXR Arden Digital Ventures, Firebolt Ventures, Carrier Ventures, Gokul Rajaram.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Menlo Park, California, USA
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $32M
Value proposition
Hakimo brings cybersecurity-grade intelligence to physical security, using AI to monitor existing camera infrastructure 24/7, detect threats in real time, and automate response — enabling one operator to do the work of ten while reducing security incidents by up to 60%.
Products and solutions
AI Operator (autonomous security agent), AI-Powered Forensic Search, Facial Recognition, Hakimo Insights Dashboard, Mobile App, Mobile Surveillance Units, SOC-as-a-Service, Remote Guarding, Access Control Monitoring, Weapon Detection
Unique value
AI-powered autonomous security agent (AI Operator) that works with existing camera hardware, combining computer vision + generative AI to detect any describable threat, execute response protocols, and escalate to human operators only when necessary — no rip-and-replace required.
Target customer
Fortune 500 enterprises, real estate operators (multifamily residential, property management), automotive dealerships, construction sites, hospitality, self-storage, corporate offices, universities, airports
Industries served
Multifamily Residential, Property Management, Automotive Dealerships, Construction, Hospitality, Self Storage, Corporate Offices, Universities, Airports
Technology advantage
Stanford-originated computer vision + generative AI; works with existing ONVIF-compliant cameras and NVR systems (no rip-and-replace); human-in-the-loop architecture; 50+ integrations with VMS, access control, and speaker systems; AI Operator can detect any anomaly describable in words; real-time talk-down deterrence via speakers
How they differentiate
Unlike traditional alarm monitoring (high false alarms) or manned guarding (expensive, labor shortage), Hakimo's AI + Services model delivers 10x better service at lower cost. AI Operator acts like a human guard — detecting, reasoning, and responding autonomously — while integrating with existing infrastructure. 3x revenue growth for 3 consecutive years.
Main competitors
Evolon, Cloudastructure, Actuate
Key partnerships
LenelS2 (part of Carrier), Carrier Ventures, National Safe Skies Alliance (FAA-funded), Security Industry Association (SIA), ONVIF-compliant camera/NVR ecosystem
Notable customers
American Landmark Apartments, Kia Santa Maria, George Reed Construction, Fortune 500 enterprises (unnamed), airports, auto dealerships
Major milestones
2020: Company founded by Sam Joseph and Sagar Honnungar, 2021: $4M Seed round led by Neotribe Ventures, 2022: SIA New Products and Solutions Judges' Choice award, 2023: $6M Series A led by Rocketship.vc, 2025: $10.5M Series A led by Vertex Ventures & Zigg Capital, launch of AI Operator, 2026: $12M Growth Round led by Zigg Capital ($32M total), 300+ customers, 3x revenue growth for 3 consecutive years
Growth metrics
3x revenue growth for 3 consecutive years; 300+ customers; doubled team in past year; up to 60% reduction in security incidents for customers; 6M+ hours monitored; $125K savings per year vs. a guard
Market positioning
Category leader in AI-powered physical security monitoring, positioned at the intersection of physical security, computer vision AI, and autonomous agents. Serves 300+ customers from Fortune 500 to small businesses.
Geographic focus
United States (HQ in Menlo Park, CA; also has operations in Bengaluru, India)
About Sam Joseph
Ex-Lightup Data (Engineer/Data Scientist); Totemic; Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. Ph.D. Candidate at Stanford University; M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford; B.Tech IIT Madras (President's Gold Medal).
Official website: https://hakimo.ai