Viken Detection
Burlington, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 83 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Viken Detection develops x-ray imaging and chemical analysis products used to detect concealed weapons, narcotics, cash and explosives.
Also known as Viken Detection
Founders & leadership
Viken Detection was founded in 2013 by Peter Rothschild.
Board
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$30M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2014–2025
▶$5MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Chitra SubramanianDirector
- Jonathan DeckerDirector
- Daniel BragaDirector
- Peter RothschildDirector
- Craig FallerDirector
- Daniel BathonDirector
- Robert MillardDirector
- Mick SawkaDirector
- James RyanExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Sep 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedApr 2025 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Peter RothschildDirector
- Jonathan DeckerExecutive Officer
- Daniel BathonDirector
- Mick SawkaDirector
- Robert MillardDirector
- Craig FallerDirector
- James RyanExecutive Officer, Director
- Dan BragaDirector
- Chitra SubramanianExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7MraisedMar 2024 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Craig FallerDirector
- Jonathan DeckerExecutive Officer
- Daniel BathonDirector
- Robert MillardDirector
- Mick SawkaDirector
- Chitra SubramanianExecutive Officer
- Peter RothschildDirector
- James RyanExecutive Officer, Director
- Anthony FabianoDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Mar 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5MraisedSep 2022 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jonathan DeckerExecutive Officer
- Daniel BathonDirector
- John QuelchDirector
- Peter RothschildDirector
- Robert MillardDirector
- Anthony FabianoDirector
- Jeffrey T. WarmingExecutive Officer
- James RyanExecutive Officer, Director
- Mick SawkaDirector
- Offering amount
- $8M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Sep 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.4MraisedMay 2021 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Anthony FabianoDirector
- Peter RothschildDirector
- James RyanExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeffrey T. WarmingExecutive Officer
- Jonathan DeckerExecutive Officer
- Mick SawkaDirector
- Daniel BathonDirector
- John QuelchDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $6.4M
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedJan 2016 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Daniel BathonDirector
- Henry GrodzinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter RothschildExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeffrey WarmingExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4.8M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedMay 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Peter RothschildExecutive Officer, Director
- Henry GrodzinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeffrey WarmingExecutive Officer
- Daniel BathonDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$300KraisedJan 2014 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jeffrey WarmingExecutive Officer
- Henry GrodzinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter RothschildExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $300K
- First sale
- Jan 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Viken Detection designs and supplies detection technology intended to reveal threats and contraband that are not visible to the naked eye. Its portfolio centers on x-ray imaging systems and chemical analysis instruments used to find hidden weapons, narcotics, cash and explosives.
Named products include the Osprey systems, described as being used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in efforts to counter drug and human trafficking along the southern U.S. border, and the Nighthawk HBI handheld x-ray imager, described as deployed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to locate concealed contraband. The company states that its mission is to create detection technology that helps authorities safeguard against drug trafficking, terrorism and environmental hazardous threats.
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Market position
The company positions its x-ray imaging and chemical analysis products as being used by U.S. federal agencies including Customs and Border Protection and the Drug Enforcement Agency for contraband and threat detection.
Technology
The company's technology base combines x-ray imaging and chemical analysis for rapid field detection. Products include handheld x-ray imagers (Nighthawk HBI) and the Osprey line of systems. The company states it holds more than 30 technology patents and has ongoing artificial intelligence and machine-learning initiatives.
Go-to-market
Government and law enforcement authorities responsible for security screening, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Stated deployment environments include border crossings, ports of entry, security checkpoints, and residential and commercial properties.
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Key figures
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Competitors · 2
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primary sources listed
- Viken Detectionvikendetection.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Viken Detection do?
- Viken Detection develops x-ray imaging and chemical analysis products used to detect concealed weapons, narcotics, cash and explosives.
- Who founded Viken Detection?
- Viken Detection was founded by Peter Rothschild in 2013.
- Who are Viken Detection's investors?
- Viken Detection's investors include Safar Partners, Horizon Technology Finance.
- How much funding has Viken Detection raised?
- Viken Detection has disclosed $30M raised across 8 rounds.
- Where is Viken Detection headquartered?
- Viken Detection is headquartered in Burlington, US.