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Leading innovator of high-performance radar detectors

Rolling Meadows, United StatesFounded 1978Transportation
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2003
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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.

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At 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

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VC✓Equity / VC Jul 2003 $42M $168M American Capital —
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Growth signals

Escort website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits210K 3-month web change+10.5% 1-year team growth+62.9%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • American Capital

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Capitala Group
Team profiled 8 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
7 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States53.6%
🇮🇳 India25%
🇨🇦 Canada7.1%
🇿🇦 South Africa3.6%
🇹🇷 Turkey3.6%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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