Hakimo has raised $12 million in growth funding to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered physical security platform, bringing the Menlo Park startup’s total funding to $32 million. The round was led by existing investor Zigg Capital, with participation from Neotribe Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Defy.vc, and Rocketship.vc. The investment follows a year of rapid growth for the company, during which Hakimo tripled its annual revenue, expanded its customer base to more than 300 organisations, and doubled the size of its workforce. Hakimo develops AI software that integrates with existing security camera systems, using computer vision and real-time monitoring to identify potential security incidents without requiring additional hardware. The platform is designed to help organisations improve surveillance while reducing reliance on traditional security operations. The company says its technology is being used by Fortune 500 companies, commercial real estate operators, multifamily housing providers, and other large property owners to enhance security and reduce operating costs. Hakimo also recently introduced AI-powered forensic search capabilities, allowing users to quickly analyse large volumes of video footage and identify specific events or activities. The funding comes as demand grows for AI applications in physical security, driven by rising labour costs, ongoing security staff shortages, and increasing adoption of intelligent building technologies. According to the company, customers have reported reductions in security incidents of up to 60% while lowering guard-related costs by automating monitoring across millions of square feet of commercial and residential property. Ryan Orley, Managing Partner at Zigg Capital, said the investment reflects …
Hakimo has raised $12 million in growth funding to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence-powered physical security platform, bringing the Menlo Park startup’s total funding to $32 million.
The round was led by existing investor Zigg Capital, with participation from Neotribe Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Defy.vc, and Rocketship.vc.
The investment follows a year of rapid growth for the company, during which Hakimo tripled its annual revenue, expanded its customer base to more than 300 organisations, and doubled the size of its workforce.
Hakimo develops AI software that integrates with existing security camera systems, using computer vision and real-time monitoring to identify potential security incidents without requiring additional hardware. The platform is designed to help organisations improve surveillance while reducing reliance on traditional security operations.
The company says its technology is being used by Fortune 500 companies, commercial real estate operators, multifamily housing providers, and other large property owners to enhance security and reduce operating costs.
Hakimo also recently introduced AI-powered forensic search capabilities, allowing users to quickly analyse large volumes of video footage and identify specific events or activities.
The funding comes as demand grows for AI applications in physical security, driven by rising labour costs, ongoing security staff shortages, and increasing adoption of intelligent building technologies.
According to the company, customers have reported reductions in security incidents of up to 60% while lowering guard-related costs by automating monitoring across millions of square feet of commercial and residential property.
Ryan Orley, Managing Partner at Zigg Capital, said the investment reflects growing demand for AI-enabled solutions in the real estate sector.
“The real estate industry is at an inflection point as operators and tenants are under pressure to cut costs while improving safety,” Orley said.
Hakimo Co-Founder and CEO Sam Joseph said the new funding will support product development, market expansion, and continued hiring.
“This financing allows us to move faster across every dimension of the business,” Joseph said. “The opportunity to modernise physical security is enormous.”
The company plans to strengthen its presence in the real estate sector while expanding into additional industries and international markets. It also intends to broaden its platform beyond traditional security applications into areas such as workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and customer experience.
The latest investment reflects growing venture capital interest in “physical AI”—the application of artificial intelligence to real-world environments through computer vision, automation, and intelligent infrastructure—as businesses increasingly adopt AI to improve operational efficiency and enhance decision-making.
