Strategic acquisition strengthens both companies' innovation and market reach
San José, Costa Rica – July 2025 – Hikru, a technology solutions company, has announced the acquisition of majority stake in OptiCore AI, a leading industrial engineering and artificial intelligence process optimization firm based in Costa Rica. This acquisition, effective July 2025, marks Hikru’s first foray into strategic acquisitions and expands its capabilities to better serve clients across the United States and Latin America.
Hikru’s core mission is to accelerate its clients’ potential through advanced technology solutions, ranging from software development and data engineering to AI and large language model (LLM) deployments. Since its inception, the company has experienced 51% growth within a single year, securing new clients in key U.S. markets such as San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Denver. With a team of multidisciplinary professionals spanning more than nine countries in Latin America, Hikru’s reach and expertise continue to expand.
“This is a pivotal moment for Hikru as we pursue our vision of empowering organizations to achieve meaningful transformation through technology,” said Rodolfo Zamora, CEO of Hikru. “By welcoming OptiCore AI and its outstanding team, we strengthen our commitment to delivering end-to-end solutions that drive real business value.”
OptiCore AI has earned recognition for its innovative approach to process efficiency. Leveraging industrial engineering, OptiCore AI partners with clients to map, analyze, and optimize business processes, with a particular focus on deploying technology-driven solutions—including advanced artificial intelligence. The company’s portfolio includes clients in Costa Rica’s tourism sector and in the U.S. health and service industries.
Reflecting on the partnership, Luis Miguel Cerdas, CEO of OptiCore AI, commented: “Joining forces with Hikru amplifies our ability to deliver process optimization and AI-driven efficiency for our clients. We are excited to combine our industrial engineering expertise with Hikru’s technological innovation to create new opportunities for growth and impact.”
This acquisition allows Hikru to reinforce its position as a strategic ally for clients seeking clarity and impact in an era saturated with information on potential AI applications. By deepening its expertise in analyzing complex business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and evaluating the ROI of technological initiatives, Hikru is poised to deliver even greater value to organizations navigating digital transformation.
Despite the acquisition, both companies will continue to operate independently, while sharing skills, talent, and strategic vision as allied partners. This approach ensures that each company maintains its unique culture and client focus, while benefiting from increased collaboration and resource sharing.
Mario Rojas, CTO of OptiCore AI, added: “Partnering with Hikru opens doors to an expanded network and resources, enabling us to bring our process optimization and AI capabilities to a broader spectrum of industries in the United States.”
Founded in 2024 through the merger of Creek Software and Equilibrium, Hikru is a technology company focused on accelerating client potential via innovative software, data, IT Managed Services and AI solutions. OptiCore AI, based in Costa Rica, specializes in process optimization through industrial engineering and artificial intelligence, serving clients in both local and international markets.
Hikru: https://www.hikrutech.com
OptiCore AI: https://opticoreai.com/
