What is Knightscope?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Knightscope is at the forefront of developing autonomous security platforms. The company integrates robotics, predictive analytics, and collaborative social engagement technologies to proactively deter criminal activity. Knightscope's innovative approach aims to reduce crime rates and their associated economic impacts while upholding personal privacy. Their autonomous technology platform is designed for businesses and organizations seeking advanced security solutions that leverage technological innovation over traditional methods to predict and prevent crime.
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 SeedInvest, Sood Ventures, Evan Cheng, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Flextronics Lab IX, Konica Minolta, F50, UpHonest Capital, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Bright Success Capital, 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 is a venture capital arm of the NTT Group, focusing on connecting startups with the group's resources and investing in leading global companies to foster innovation and business growth.
SeedInvest
SeedInvest, now part of StartEngine, is an equity crowdfunding platform that facilitates investments in private companies, connecting everyday investors with startups and growth-stage businesses.
Sood Ventures
Sood Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in strategic AI investments, with a strong track record in successful mergers, acquisitions, and IPO exits.
What's next for Knightscope?
The recent major strategic investment in Knightscope signals a pivotal phase for the company, likely enabling significant expansion of its autonomous security robot fleet and further development of its AI-driven predictive analytics capabilities. This capital injection is expected to bolster its market penetration, allowing Knightscope to scale its operations and enhance its service offerings to a broader client base. The company's focus on crime prevention through technology positions it for continued growth in the evolving security landscape, with potential for further strategic partnerships and technological advancements.
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