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Knightscope, Inc. provides security technology and managed security services built around autonomous machines, advanced software, emergency communication devices and human security operations. Company news commonly covers Autonomous Security Robot deployments and renewals, Emergency Communication Device sales and maintenance agreements, Machine-as-a-Service activity, client contracts across public and private environments, and recurring-revenue service expansion.
News also includes completed acquisitions that add licensed guarding and response capabilities, collaboration activity in robotics and public-safety technology, product-platform development, financial results, workforce and equity-award updates, and the company’s transition toward an integrated managed service model for physical security.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced approximately $3.8 million in new and recurring contracts spanning eight verticals, led by critical infrastructure. Clients include government agencies, law enforcement, transit and port authorities, Fortune 500 healthcare and pharmaceutical firms, national retailers, and higher education institutions.
The contracts broaden Knightscope’s recurring revenue base and operational footprint for its Autonomous Security Force platform.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.0 million, up 106% from $2.9 million in Q1 2025. Service revenue reached $4.2 million and product revenue $1.8 million. Gross margin turned positive at 8%, though net loss widened to $10.3 million.
On February 27, 2026, Knightscope acquired Event Risk for about $18.0 million, adding licensed armed and unarmed security agent operations and completing all four pillars of its Autonomous Security Force. Cash and equivalents were $11.4 million on March 31, 2026.
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) entered a five-year letter agreement with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science to fund five educational course projects and provide access to Knightscope’s National Security Robotics Lab in Silicon Valley.
The collaboration focuses on robotics for national security, public safety and workforce development, with work directed by Professor John Dolan or designees and involvement of MRSD graduate students on an AI feature for the K7 Autonomous Security Robot.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) entered a five-year letter agreement with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science to fund five educational course projects focused on robotics for national security, public safety, and physical security.
Knightscope will provide access to its National Security Robotics Lab in Silicon Valley and collaborate under direction of Professor John Dolan or designees, with five MRSD graduate students already working on an AI feature for the new K7 Autonomous Security Robot.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) reported full‑year 2025 results and completed a strategic acquisition to accelerate recurring revenue growth. Total revenue was $11.3 million, service revenue $8.0 million (≈70%), and product revenue $3.4 million. Gross loss widened to $(4.8) million; operating expenses rose to $29.1 million; net loss was $(33.8) million. Cash and cash equivalents were $20.6 million at year‑end (up from $11.1 million).
On February 27, 2026 Knightscope acquired Event Risk LLC (now Knightscope Security Force), adding 400+ professionals and expanding the company’s integrated hardware + software + humans security platform. Acquisition contributions will be reflected starting Q2 2026.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) expanded its workforce to over 400 employees and approved inducement equity awards for 320 new hires, totaling 329,526 shares with an exercise price of $3.82 (closing price on March 13, 2026). Awards vest 25% at one year, remainder monthly over three years.
The grants cover 290 security agents and 30 supervisors to support recurring, technology-enabled security services nationwide under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4).
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) completed its acquisition of Event Risk LLC on March 3, 2026, adding licensed armed and unarmed guarding and executive protection to its autonomous security technology.
Event Risk enters 2026 with significant contracted revenue, positive EBITDA, and expectations of continued double-digit growth. Consideration included cash, Knightscope common stock, and deferred/contingent payments. Knightscope cites a $230 billion U.S. physical security market opportunity and plans integration, a 2026 rebrand to Knightscope Security Force, and GSX presentation.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced it secured over $2 million in new sales and client renewals on February 26, 2026, driven by Emergency Communication Devices and Autonomous Security Robots.
The company reported 119 new ECDs, 20 new ASR sales, and renewals for hundreds of ECDs plus 21 ASR renewals, including multi‑year client relationships.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) retained Lake Street Capital Markets as exclusive buy-side financial advisor to support growth through selective acquisitions of complementary businesses, technologies, and capabilities.
The company published an updated investor presentation outlining its long-term strategy to become an integrated managed security services platform combining autonomous machines, software, and human operations. No timetable or definitive transaction decisions have been made.
Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced it has exceeded $1 million in new sales, renewals and expansions following its 2025 CEO letter on an Autonomous Security Force.
The company reported 39 new Emergency Communication Device (ECD) sales across K-12/higher education, healthcare and local government in CA, WA, ND, FL and VA, and more than 60 ECD maintenance renewals. In its Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) segment Knightscope sold 8 new Machine-as-a-Service subscriptions, added 3 new Risk & Threat (RTX) premium accounts, and recorded 7 ASR subscription renewals across malls, semiconductor testing and high-tech manufacturing.