What is Knightscope?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Knightscope specializes in the development of autonomous security platforms designed to augment traditional safety measures. By integrating advanced robotics with predictive analytics and collaborative social engagement technologies, the company provides organizations with a proactive approach to crime prevention. Knightscope operates at the intersection of hardware innovation and data-driven security, aiming to reduce crime rates while optimizing the economic efficiency of security operations for its enterprise clients.
How much funding has Knightscope raised?
Knightscope has raised a total of $205.4M across 15 funding rounds:
Multiple Rounds
$7.7M
Private Equity
$5.1M
Multiple Rounds
$42.5M
Private Equity
$2M
Other Financing Round
$3.5M
Debt
$350K
Stock Offering
$21.9M
Stock Offering
$22.3M
Stock Offering
$100M
Angel/Seed (2014): $1M led by NTT DOCOMO Ventures
Other Financing Round (2014): $1.5M supported by SeedInvest
Series A (2014): $5.2M featuring NTT DOCOMO Ventures, F50, Flextronics Lab IX, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Bright Success Capital, Evan Cheng, Sood Ventures, SeedInvest, UpHonest Capital, Konica Minolta, and Plug and Play
Private Equity (2015): $5.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $3M with participation from Konica Minolta Inc
Other Financing Round (2017): $18.7M led by Bright Success Capital
Stock Issuance/Offering (2017): $20M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $800K, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2018): $2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Other Financing Round (2018): $3.5M with participation from Silicon Valley Bank
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Stock Issuance/Offering (2021): $21.9M, investors not publicly disclosed
Stock Issuance/Offering (2022): $22.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Stock Issuance/Offering (2022): $100M backed by B. Riley Principal Capital
Key Investors in Knightscope
NTT DOCOMO Ventures
NTT DOCOMO Ventures acts as the strategic investment arm of the NTT Group, focusing on fostering innovation by connecting startups with global business opportunities and providing deep industry expertise.
F50
F50 is a venture capital and market development firm that bridges the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and global markets, specializing in scaling technology companies through strategic guidance.
Sood Ventures
Sood Ventures is a specialized investment firm focused on AI-driven innovation, led by experienced analysts with a strong track record in high-growth technology exits and strategic mergers.
What's next for Knightscope?
The infusion of capital from recent financing rounds positions Knightscope to accelerate the deployment of its autonomous security fleet across diverse commercial and public environments. As the company transitions from its earlier growth phases into a more mature operational stage, the focus is expected to shift toward scaling manufacturing capabilities and expanding its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. By leveraging its established network of strategic partners and investors, Knightscope is well-positioned to capture a larger share of the global security technology market, further refining its proprietary algorithms to enhance real-time threat detection and response capabilities.
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