Hakimo Secures $12 Million for AI-Powered Physical Security Solutions

Hakimo, an innovative AI-driven platform focusing on physical security, has successfully raised $12 million in a funding round led by its current investor, Zigg Capital. This round also saw contributions from Neotribe Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Defy.vc, and Rocketship.vc. With this new investment, Hakimo’s total funding has reached an impressive $32 million. This additional capital will be allocated towards enhancing product development, entering new market segments, and expanding the company’s workforce.

Expansion Plans Involving Safety and Compliance

Hakimo is set to extend its platform beyond traditional security applications, venturing into critical areas including safety, compliance, and customer experience. The company was founded by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Sam Joseph, Sagar Honnungar, and their dedicated team, focusing on developing AI-enabled security monitoring solutions compatible with pre-existing surveillance camera systems.

Utilising AI for Enhanced Surveillance

The platform leverages advanced computer vision and AI technology to swiftly detect incidents, monitor properties, and streamline security operations in real-time. Hakimo announces that it has achieved a threefold increase in revenue over the past year, marking its third successive year of such impressive growth. During this timeframe, the company has expanded its client base to over 300 customers and has doubled its team size.

Clientele and New Features

Hakimo caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, real estate operators, and various commercial properties. Recently, the company introduced new features, including an AI-driven forensic search tool that aids users in analysing security footage with greater efficiency.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction

According to Hakimo, its platform allows a single operator to oversee areas that would typically require several security personnel. Clients have reported a significant decline in security incidents and a reduction in costs related to security personnel after implementing the platform. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Hakimo works seamlessly with existing surveillance systems, delivering AI-powered monitoring while eliminating the need for hardware replacement.

Growing Trend of Physical AI

The Physical AI sector is experiencing notable growth both in India and globally, as various startups develop the necessary data and AI models for robots to accomplish real-world tasks. In May 2026, Neocambrian AI introduced a robotics data factory aimed at India, dedicated to gathering and processing training data for Physical AI models. Additionally, Human Archive, a startup created by Indian-origin founders Raj Patel, Rushil Agarwal, Samay Maini, and Shloke Patel, secured $8.2 million during its seed funding stage. In a similar vein, Bengaluru-based Mowito garnered $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Version One Ventures to enhance Physical AI foundational models, enabling industrial robots to learn tasks through demonstrations rather than through coding.