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Security Devices International

NASDAQ: BYRN

Tampa, 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

RM
Rakesh MalhotraExecutive
DT
Dean ThrasherExecutive
GSGregory Sullivan
Gregory SullivanExecutive
BG
Bryan Ganzformer Chief Executive Officer
LK
Laurilee KearnesChief Financial Officer
CDConn Davis
Conn DavisChief Executive Officer

Board

DG
David GoodbrandBoard director
AE
Allen EzerBoard director
KM
Keith MorrisonBoard director
KKKarim Kanji
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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.