Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has announced the launch of Hang Ten Systems, a new AI services startup focused on helping enterprises adopt and scale artificial intelligence. The company has already raised $32 million in seed funding, signaling strong investor confidence in the growing demand for AI-native enterprise services.
Hang Ten Systems has been launched at a time when companies across the world are trying to understand how artificial intelligence will reshape business operations, software development and traditional IT services. Sikka described the startup as a new effort to help enterprises thrive in the age of AI, especially as organizations look for practical ways to integrate AI into their systems and workflows.
The startup’s seed funding round was led by Mayfield, with strategic investment from Aramco Ventures and participation from angel investors. The funding is expected to support the company’s early growth, hiring and development of AI-powered service capabilities for enterprise clients.
Vishal Sikka is widely known in the technology industry for his early understanding of artificial intelligence and enterprise software. During his time at Infosys, he was associated with the company’s early support for OpenAI, long before generative AI tools such as ChatGPT became mainstream. His new venture reflects his continued focus on the role of AI in transforming businesses.
Hang Ten Systems appears to be positioning itself as an AI-native alternative to traditional software and IT services models. The company is expected to focus on agentic AI-powered code generation, reusable skills libraries and specialized engineering talent to help clients build faster and operate more efficiently.
The launch comes during a period of uncertainty for the traditional software-as-a-service and IT services industries. Many companies are evaluating whether AI can reduce dependence on conventional software development, support automation at scale and change how enterprises purchase technology services.
Sikka has said that every enterprise will be transformed by AI, but that many companies are still struggling to begin or scale their AI journeys. According to him, some businesses are already using AI to build in days what earlier took years, while others risk falling behind as the gap between early adopters and slower-moving companies widens.
Hang Ten Systems has already secured early enterprise clients, according to Sikka. The company has reportedly named organizations such as Fresenius and Siemens Energy among its customers, suggesting that it is entering the market with direct enterprise demand rather than building only as a research-driven startup.
The leadership team also includes well-known technology figures. Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang is associated with Hang Ten Systems, while the early team includes executives who have previously worked with Sikka at SAP, Infosys and VianAI. These include Navin Budhiraja, Sanjay Rajagopalan and Tao Liu.
The involvement of experienced enterprise technology leaders could give Hang Ten Systems an advantage in working with large organizations. Enterprise AI adoption often requires not only advanced models but also strong engineering, implementation capability, data governance, integration knowledge and sector-specific understanding.
Hang Ten Systems is also hiring across delivery, engineering, sales and leadership roles. The company plans to grow across multiple locations as it expands its customer base and builds its AI services platform.
The startup’s emergence also reflects a wider shift in the technology services market. Indian IT companies such as Infosys and TCS are already adapting to the AI era by partnering with AI model providers and integrating generative AI into their service offerings. OpenAI and Anthropic are also moving deeper into enterprise services, increasing competition in the AI services space.
The key challenge for Hang Ten Systems will be proving that AI-native service delivery can offer faster, more efficient and more valuable outcomes than traditional consulting or software development models. If successful, the startup could become part of a new generation of companies redefining how enterprises build technology in the AI era.
Overall, the launch of Hang Ten Systems marks an important development in the enterprise AI market. With $32 million in funding, experienced leadership and early enterprise clients, Vishal Sikka’s new startup is entering a fast-growing space where businesses are urgently looking for practical AI solutions that can improve productivity, accelerate software development and reshape future operations.
