What is Knightscope?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Knightscope specializes in the development of autonomous security platforms that integrate robotics, predictive analytics, and collaborative social engagement. By deploying advanced technological hardware and software, the company provides organizations with a proactive alternative to traditional security personnel. This approach is designed to mitigate crime rates and reduce the economic burden of security incidents while maintaining a focus on privacy. Knightscope occupies a unique niche at the intersection of physical security and artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a critical infrastructure partner for businesses seeking to modernize their safety protocols.
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 F50, Evan Cheng, UpHonest Capital, Plug and Play, Flextronics Lab IX, Sood Ventures, SeedInvest, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Bright Success Capital, and Konica Minolta
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
SeedInvest
StartEngine is an equity crowdfunding platform that connects over 1.8 million users with more than 1,000 private companies, facilitating investments totaling $1.3 billion to date.
F50
F50 connects promising technology companies with venture capital financing and global market development, particularly between Silicon Valley and emerging markets.
UpHonest Capital
UpHonest Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, focusing on Seed, Pre-A, and Series A investments across various sectors.
What's next for Knightscope?
The recent capital infusion positions Knightscope to accelerate its operational footprint and refine its predictive analytics capabilities. As the company transitions from its foundational growth phase into a more mature enterprise-level lifecycle, the focus will likely shift toward expanding its fleet of autonomous robots and deepening its integration with existing corporate security ecosystems. By leveraging its established investor network and proven technological framework, Knightscope is well-positioned to capture a larger share of the global security market, provided it can continue to demonstrate measurable reductions in criminal activity for its enterprise clients.
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