Knightscope Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Knightscope's CEO is Bill Li, appointed in Apr 2013, has a tenure of 12.58 years. total yearly compensation is $2.23M, comprised of 22.7% salary and 77.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.45% of the company’s shares, worth $756.85K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.3 years and 1.8 years respectively.
Key information
Bill Li
Chief executive officer
US$2.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 22.69% |
| CEO tenure | 12.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.5% |
| Management average tenure | 11.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Oct 21
The Next Phase of Defense AI: A Robotic Response to America’s Security Gaps
Aug 28With A 26% Price Drop For Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Aug 23
The Next Phase of Defense AI: A Robotic Response to America’s Security Gaps [test]
Autonomous systems are no longer just a futuristic vision — they’re fast becoming an essential layer of national security. As AI reshapes everything from finance to warfare, physical security remains one of the most under-addressed frontiers.Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP)
Jul 09
New Facility And ASR Expansion Will Improve Production Efficiency
Knightscope's revenue growth and focus on cost control indicate potential future profitability and expanded market reach.Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) Stock Retreats 53% But Revenues Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Mar 31With A 27% Price Drop For Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Jan 28Is Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 17Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) Shares Slammed 30% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Sep 14Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) P/S
Mar 06Knightscope, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KSCP) 35% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
Aug 15Knightscope to acquire CASE Emergency Systems for over $6M
Oct 11Orange County Convention Center to utilize Knightscope K5 ASR
Oct 03Knightscope announces contract with commercial real estate broker
Sep 22Healthcare provider increases Knightscope security robot order
Sep 15We Think Knightscope (NASDAQ:KSCP) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
Aug 19Massachusetts REIT signs contract for two Knightscope ASRs
Aug 18Knightscope signs contract with a growing multifamily real estate firm
Jul 18Knightscope announces new contract for Autonomous Security Robot
Jul 08California casino renews Knightscope agreement for the third year
Jul 01Knightscope: The Market Just Isn't Large Enough Yet
Jun 22CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$505k | -US$32m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$29m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$1m | US$493k | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$27m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$24m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$497k | -US$26m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$530k | US$300k | -US$44m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$34m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$34m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$444k | US$264k | -US$20m |
Compensation vs Market: Bill's total compensation ($USD2.23M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD600.00K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Bill's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Bill Li (55 yo)
Mr. William Santana Li, also known as Bill, serves as Chairman since April 2013 at Knightscope, Inc. and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Director since April 2013 and serves as its President sinc...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 12.6yrs | US$2.23m | 1.45% $ 756.8k | |
| Executive VP | 1.8yrs | US$1.30m | 0.000050% $ 26.1 | |
| Executive VP | 12.5yrs | US$711.59k | 0.0078% $ 4.1k | |
| Executive VP & Chief Design Officer | 10yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Senior Vice President of Revenue | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: KSCP's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 12.6yrs | US$2.23m | 1.45% $ 756.8k | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board & Independent Director | less than a year | US$48.00k | 0.000040% $ 20.9 | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$48.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Federal Government Advisory Board | no data | no data | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$48.00k | 0.00022% $ 114.7 |
Experienced Board: KSCP's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/11/03 18:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Knightscope, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Edward Woo | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Scott Buck | H.C. Wainwright & Co. |
| Maxwell Michaelis | Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC |