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BoxLock

Atlanta, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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BoxLock provides an industrial access control and digital lockout tagout platform, combining cellular-connected smart padlocks with real-time logs and audit-ready workflows. It serves contractors, operators, and safety teams at high-risk sites such as utility-scale solar, energized assets, gates, and distributed infrastructure.

Founders & leadership

BR
Brad RuffkessNamed on SEC filing
DM
Dan McHughNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2023

▶$7.7MraisedDec 2023 · 38 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad RuffkessExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Michael GlassExecutive Officer, Director
  • Troy BrownDirector
  • Sandy SmithDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.4MraisedFeb 2020 · 37 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad RuffkessExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan McHughDirector
Offering amount
$4.6M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$49.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does BoxLock do?
BoxLock provides an industrial access control and digital lockout tagout platform, combining cellular-connected smart padlocks with real-time logs and audit-ready workflows. It serves contractors, operators, and safety teams at high-risk sites such as utility-scale solar, energized assets, gates, and distributed infrastructure.
Who are BoxLock's investors?
BoxLock's investors include Ideaship.
How much funding has BoxLock raised?
BoxLock has disclosed $11.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is BoxLock headquartered?
BoxLock is headquartered in Atlanta, US.