Hark
[PRIVATE]HQ: San Jose, USA · Est. 2025 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hark: 2 models, $800.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$800M
Headquarters
San Jose, USA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Hark is a San Jose-based AI lab founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, building personalized AI systems and native hardware devices. The company raised USD 700M in Series A funding at a USD 6B post-money valuation in May 2026, backed by Nvidia, AMD, Intel Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and others. Its first product, Hark Handoff (launched August 2026), is a computer-use AI agent that browses the web to complete tasks like ordering food, booking flights, and shopping — scoring 97.7 on the Online-Mind2Web benchmark, outperforming GPT 5.4 and Claude Opus 4.8. Hark is also developing native AI hardware with former Apple iPhone Air designer Abidur Chowdhury.
Well-capitalized with $800M raised and recent funding activity. Broad public reach with 1.7M video views.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Mar 24, 2026
“Anticipation claim — render-marked unverified, never alert.”
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Mar 24, 2026
“Anticipation claim — render-marked unverified, never alert.”
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Mar 24, 2026
“Anticipation claim — render-marked unverified, never alert.”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Hark.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Director of Design
Founding Team
cofounder · Figure AI · , Archer Aviation
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Hark?
Hark is a San Jose-based AI lab founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, building personalized AI systems and native hardware devices. The company raised USD 700M in Series A funding at a USD 6B post-money valuation in May 2026, backed by Nvidia, AMD, Intel Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and others. Its first product, Hark Handoff (launched August 2026), is a computer-use AI agent that browses the web to complete tasks like ordering food, booking flights, and shopping — scoring 97.7 on the Online-Mind2Web benchmark, outperforming GPT 5.4 and Claude Opus 4.8. Hark is also developing native AI hardware with former Apple iPhone Air designer Abidur Chowdhury.
What does Hark make?
Hark has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Hark device (unnamed), Hark Universal AI Assistant (Hark builds physical robots).
Is Hark publicly traded?
No. Hark is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Hark?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hark building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Hark?
Brett Adcock is the ceo of Hark, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Hark?
Hark is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $800M in disclosed funding.
Where is Hark headquartered?
Hark is headquartered in San Jose, USA.
How much funding has Hark raised?
Hark has raised approximately $800M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Hark?
Hark is privately held and venture-backed ($800M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Hark operate robots?
Hark is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Hark a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hark ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Hark founded?
Hark was founded in 2025.
Is Hark safe?
Hark has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.