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HiveWatch, the AI-powered physical security operations platform, is bolstering its strategic leadership following a significant funding round with the appointment of seasoned security entrepreneur James Segil to its board of directors. This move brings direct experience from a successful exit in the physical access control space to guide HiveWatch's next growth phase as it aims to redefine the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
AI physical security platform HiveWatch has appointed four-time founder James Segil to its board of directors.
Segil co-founded Openpath Security, a next-gen access control company acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2021.
His appointment follows HiveWatch's recent $33 million Series B funding round led by Anthos Capital.
Segil's expertise in enterprise sales, go-to-market strategy, and scaling security companies is expected to accelerate HiveWatch's growth.
HiveWatch's platform unifies video, access control, alarms, and sensors into a single AI-driven dashboard.
The company's AI Operator reduces false alarms and streamlines incident response for large enterprises.
The board appointment is a strategic follow-on to HiveWatch's $33 million Series B financing. Segil’s background provides direct, relevant experience in scaling a company that successfully modernized a legacy physical security category—turning smartphones into access credentials with Openpath. His hands-on knowledge in building enterprise sales channels and partner ecosystems is viewed as critical for HiveWatch to capitalize on its recent funding and expand its market reach.
James Segil is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on security and infrastructure. His most notable venture was co-founding Openpath Security, which pioneered smartphone-based access control and was acquired by Motorola Solutions. Following the acquisition, he led marketing and inside sales for Motorola's security division, gaining valuable scale-up experience. His prior founding successes include companies in content delivery and telecom, all resulting in acquisitions, demonstrating a repeated ability to build and exit valuable technology businesses.
Segil's decision to join the board signals a belief in HiveWatch's market position and technology. He stated, “Physical security is at an inflection point, and HiveWatch is at the forefront of defining what the modern GSOC should look like. The team has built a platform that solves real-world problems for some of the world’s largest organizations. I’m excited to partner with Ryan, Jordan, and the HiveWatch board as the company accelerates into its next phase of growth.” This endorsement underscores the platform's role in integrating disparate security tools into a unified, AI-driven command center.
Ryan Schonfeld, Co-Founder & CEO of HiveWatch, emphasized the value of Segil's operational experience. “James has built category-defining companies across multiple verticals, and we welcome his valuable insights as we enter our next phase of growth. His track record scaling organizations will help us meet rising demand from many of the world’s most complex enterprises to protect their people and operations.” The focus is squarely on leveraging Segil's expertise to systematically scale operations and sales to meet enterprise demand.
The addition of James Segil to the board is a calculated step for HiveWatch, transitioning from a focus on product innovation and initial market fit to a disciplined phase of growth and market expansion. It connects the company's technological vision for an AI-unified GSOC with the proven executive experience needed to navigate the competitive enterprise security landscape and achieve scale.
About HiveWatch
HiveWatch helps organizations bring all their security systems into one place. It unifies video, access control, alarms, sensors, and other tools so teams can understand what’s happening and respond quickly. With its AI Operator, HiveWatch reduces false alarms and simplifies incident response, helping security operators focus on the events that really matter. Backed by leading investors, HiveWatch is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
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