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Knightscope Acquires Event Risk, Expands Managed Security Services

Story Highlights
  • On Feb. 27, 2026, Knightscope bought Event Risk for cash, stock, debt assumption and performance-based payouts.
  • The acquisition turns Knightscope into an integrated managed security provider, blending autonomous tech with licensed guards.
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Knightscope Acquires Event Risk, Expands Managed Security Services

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The latest update is out from Knightscope Inc Class A ( (KSCP) ).

On February 27, 2026, Knightscope completed the acquisition of Event Risk LLC, a nationwide provider of armed and unarmed guarding, executive protection and risk mitigation services, for a mix of $5 million in cash at closing, assumption of $1.1 million in debt, 1.72 million Class A shares, $4 million in deferred cash and performance-based earn-out and revenue-share components. Event Risk, which has shown double-digit growth, positive EBITDA and Fortune 1000 relationships, now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary that will be rebranded Knightscope Security Force and led by President Eric J. Rose to run licensed guarding operations.

By combining its autonomous security robots, emergency communication devices and AI orchestration software with Event Risk’s licensed personnel, Knightscope is shifting from a pure tech provider to a vertically integrated managed security services platform accountable for deterrence, detection and response under a single contract. The deal enables Knightscope to bid on guarding-required enterprise RFPs, increase multi-site deployments and recurring revenue, and reposition itself competitively against both traditional guarding firms and technology-only vendors by offering end-to-end security delivery rather than fragmented point solutions.

The most recent analyst rating on (KSCP) stock is a Buy with a $12.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Knightscope Inc Class A stock, see the KSCP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KSCP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KSCP is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held down by weak financial performance, with persistently negative margins and negative operating cash flow despite modest revenue and free-cash-flow improvement. Technicals add only a slight offset as the stock is still below key longer-term moving averages and MACD remains negative. Valuation support is limited because the company is unprofitable (negative P/E) and no dividend yield is available.

To see Spark’s full report on KSCP stock, click here.

More about Knightscope Inc Class A

Knightscope, Inc. is a U.S. security technology company focused on building an Autonomous Security Force that combines autonomous machines, AI-driven software and human expertise to protect people, property and critical infrastructure. The company targets the fragmented $230 billion U.S. physical security market with an integrated, tech-enabled guarding and monitoring model for enterprise clients.

Average Trading Volume: 439,303

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $46.84M

Learn more about KSCP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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