Knightscope, Inc. closed a 100‑percent equity acquisition of Event Risk LLC on February 27 2026, with the announcement made on March 3 2026. The deal was financed with $5 million in cash, the assumption and discharge of approximately $1.1 million of Event Risk debt, and the issuance of 1,724,418 Knightscope Class A common shares. Deferred cash payments of $4 million will be made in quarterly installments from March 31 2027 through December 31 2028, and contingent earn‑out and revenue‑share payments could total up to $12 million over the next five years.
Knightscope’s own financials provide context for the acquisition. In Q3 2025 the company generated $3.1 million in revenue, a 24 percent year‑over‑year increase, but recorded a gross loss of $1.6 million and a net loss of $9.5 million. The transaction therefore represents a strategic effort to shift the company from a technology‑only model toward a managed‑services model that can deliver higher recurring revenue and improved margins.
Event Risk is a nationwide provider of armed and unarmed guarding services, executive protection, and related consulting. The company has positive EBITDA, double‑digit revenue growth, and serves Fortune 1000 clients, national brands, and high‑profile individuals. Its strong financial performance and broad service portfolio make it an attractive complement to Knightscope’s autonomous patrol platform.
The acquisition adds a licensed response layer to Knightscope’s autonomous security robot platform, creating a single‑contract, end‑to‑end solution that blends robotics, AI orchestration, and human response. By integrating Event Risk’s capabilities, Knightscope can target larger federal and commercial contracts that require both autonomous patrols and licensed guarding services, expanding its addressable market beyond the $230 billion U.S. physical security industry.
Management emphasized the strategic significance of the deal. William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, said, "Security buyers are forced to purchase disconnected products and services today, but what they ultimately need is accountability and outcomes." Eric J. Rose, President of Event Risk, added, "Partnering with Knightscope expands the capabilities we can offer clients by combining licensed response services with advanced technology and centralized visibility. We are fundamentally building a better team – combining disciplined execution with advanced technology – to deliver exceptional value to our clients."
The deal positions Knightscope to compete for larger contracts and signals a broader shift toward integrated security solutions. Event Risk will be rebranded as Knightscope Security Force in 2026, underscoring the company’s commitment to a unified, technology‑enabled security offering that can scale across diverse client needs.
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