ATLANTA, Georgia — March 3, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), a security technology company focused on building autonomous security forces, has acquired Event Risk LLC, a provider of armed and unarmed security guarding services and executive protection across the U.S.
The acquisition aims to create a unified operating model that integrates autonomous machines, AI-driven command software, and licensed armed and unarmed response services under a single contract. Knightscope believes this strategy will reposition physical security from a fragmented service to an integrated managed service platform, offering clients accountability and measurable outcomes.
According to Knightscope, traditional guarding firms often lack autonomous robotics and AI orchestration platforms, while technology-only vendors typically lack physical response infrastructure. By combining these capabilities, Knightscope seeks to provide a single point of contact and accountability for security needs.
Event Risk, known for its double-digit growth and client retention, has established relationships with Fortune 1000 companies, national brands, and high-profile individuals. The company anticipates continued double-digit growth in 2026, prior to any synergies with Knightscope.
William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, stated that security buyers need accountability and outcomes, which Knightscope aims to provide by integrating licensed response services with autonomous machines and AI-driven orchestration software.
Knightscope’s integrated operating model is based on visible autonomous presence for deterrence, AI-driven sensing for event detection, and licensed human response for verification and action. The company believes aligning these functions under a single structure will deliver measurable security outcomes.
The acquisition of Event Risk will enable Knightscope to participate in enterprise security engagements that require licensed guarding providers and response capabilities, which often disqualify technology-only vendors.
Eric J. Rose, President of Event Risk LLC, will continue to lead Event Risk. Rose will work with Knightscope’s technology and remote monitoring teams to deliver integrated physical security solutions, and will oversee the company’s licensed guarding operations, including executive protection.
Under the acquisition agreement, Knightscope acquired 100% of Event Risk’s equity interests through a combination of cash and Knightscope common stock, with potential additional consideration based on post-closing performance.
Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC acted as the exclusive advisor to Knightscope, Inc. on the acquisition.
Knightscope estimates the U.S. physical security market to be a $230 billion annual opportunity and believes a vertically integrated delivery model is key to capturing a larger share. The company intends to present its integrated security model at the GSX (Global Security Exchange) conference in Atlanta, Georgia later this year.
Knightscope plans to continue evaluating acquisition opportunities to strengthen its managed service capabilities and expand deployment density nationwide.
“Security demands continue to increase while staffing constraints persist across the industry,” added Li. “The future of security is not human-only or machine-only – it is orchestrated. This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver end-to-end accountability across sensing, decision-making, and response as we scale the Nation’s First Autonomous Security Force.”
Source: Knightscope
