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Escort
Leading innovator of high-performance radar detectors
About Escort
Escort Radar, with nearly 50 years of industry experience, specializes in advanced radar detection and driver alert systems designed to enhance road safety. The company offers a range of high-quality detectors and premium automotive accessories aimed at helping drivers avoid speeding tickets and navigate roads more safely. Their products include custom-installed detectors that seamlessly integrate with vehicles, as well as portable detectors bundled with subscriptions to the North American Database for real-time updates on speed and red light cameras. Escort Radar serves a diverse clientele, from everyday drivers to automotive enthusiasts, operating primarily in the North American market. The business model revolves around selling hardware products and subscription services, generating revenue through direct sales and ongoing service fees. Escort Radar's mission is to revolutionize road safety through cutting-edge technology and reliable, connected solutions.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1978
- Headquarters
- Rolling Meadows, United States
- Employees
- 285
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 51.1/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Navigation & Mapping
- Sector
- Transportation, Ticketing, Arts & Culture
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jul 2003 | $42M | $168M | American Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Escort is 210K monthly website visits, up 10.5% over the last three months. Escort's team grew 62.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
American Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Capitala Group
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Market sentiment
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