Security Devices International
NASDAQ: BYRNTampa, US · Delaware corporation
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Byrna Technologies manufactures and sells less-lethal self-defense devices, including CO2-powered handheld launchers and tactical rifles that fire kinetic and chemical irritant projectiles, along with associated ammunition, aerosol sprays, and accessories, serving both civilian consumers and law enforcement and private security professionals seeking alternatives to firearms.
Founders & leadership
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Rakesh MalhotraExecutive
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Dean ThrasherExecutive
BG
Bryan Ganzformer Chief Executive Officer
LK
Laurilee KearnesChief Financial Officer
Board
DG
David GoodbrandBoard director
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Allen EzerBoard director
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Keith MorrisonBoard director
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Karim KanjiBoard Member - Chair Audit Committee2014–2017Regional Director, Canada at Ardenton Capital Corporation
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.3M disclosed across 6 of 8 rounds · 1900–2020
▶$124.6KraisedJan 2020 · 13 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$124.6KraisedJan 2020 · 13 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer, Director
- William B. RichardsDirector
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Paul JensenDirector
- Lisa WagerExecutive Officer
- Donald LevantinDirector
- Beatrice MitchellDirector
- Herbert HughesDirector
- James DunfeyExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $124.6K
- Amount sold
- $124.6K
- First sale
- Jan 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.1MraisedSep 2019 · 17 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$3.1MraisedSep 2019 · 17 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lisa WagerExecutive Officer
- Herbert HughesDirector
- Beatrice MitchellDirector
- Donald LevantinDirector
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Paul JensenDirector
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer
- William B. RichardsDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.1M
- Amount sold
- $3.1M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MofferedMay 2019 · 22 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MofferedMay 2019 · 22 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Lisa WagerExecutive Officer
- Donald LevantinDirector
- Paul JensenDirector
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Dean ThrasherDirector
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.1M
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedOct 2018 · 15 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedOct 2018 · 15 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Donald LevantinDirector
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer
- Paul JensenExecutive Officer, Director
- Dean ThrasherExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- First sale
- Oct 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.8MraisedNov 2017 · 32 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$3.8MraisedNov 2017 · 32 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Paul JensenExecutive Officer
- Don LevantinDirector
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer, Director
- Dean ThrasherExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.8M
- Sales commissions
- $60.7K
- Placement agents
- J. Streicher Capital, LLC
- First sale
- Nov 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedDec 2016 · 8 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedDec 2016 · 8 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Keith MorrisonDirector
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Karen BowlingDirector
- Karim KanjiDirector
- Dean ThrasherExecutive Officer, Director
- Bryan GanzExecutive Officer, Director
- Teresa FosterExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David GoodbrandDirector
- Rakesh MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Allen EzerDirector
- Keith MorrisonDirector
- Dean ThrasherExecutive Officer, Director
- Gregory SullivanExecutive Officer, Director
- Karim KanjiDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Security Devices International do?
- Byrna Technologies manufactures and sells less-lethal self-defense devices, including CO2-powered handheld launchers and tactical rifles that fire kinetic and chemical irritant projectiles, along with associated ammunition, aerosol sprays, and accessories, serving both civilian consumers and law enforcement and private security professionals seeking alternatives to firearms.
- How much funding has Security Devices International raised?
- Security Devices International has disclosed $12.3M raised across 6 of its 8 known rounds.
- Where is Security Devices International headquartered?
- Security Devices International is headquartered in Tampa, US.

