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Wrap Technologies Secures $4.5M in Private Placement to Accelerate Emerging Counter-Drone Technologies and Dual-Use Go-to-Market Strategy

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Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) has secured a $4.5 million private placement through the sale of Series B Preferred Stock and warrants to institutional investors. The financing includes 4,500 shares of preferred stock convertible into 3 million common shares at $1.50 per share, along with warrants to purchase an additional 3 million shares.

The funding will accelerate the development of Wrap's counter-drone technologies, including Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA programs, which repurpose BolaWrap® 150 inventory. The proceeds will also support the company's dual-use strategy, targeting both law enforcement and federal markets, while expanding WrapVision's body camera offerings and subscription-based solutions.

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) ha ottenuto un finanziamento privato da 4,5 milioni di dollari mediante la vendita di azioni privilegiate di Serie B e warrant a investitori istituzionali. L'operazione comprende 4.500 azioni privilegiate convertibili in 3 milioni di azioni ordinarie a 1,50 $ per azione, oltre a warrant per l'acquisto di ulteriori 3 milioni di azioni.

I fondi accelereranno lo sviluppo delle tecnologie anti-drone di Wrap, inclusi i programmi Wrap-Merlin e Wrap-PANDA, che riutilizzano l'inventario di BolaWrap® 150. Il ricavato sosterrà anche la strategia a doppio impiego dell'azienda, rivolta sia alle forze dell'ordine sia ai mercati federali, e permetterà di ampliare l'offerta di body camera WrapVision e le soluzioni in abbonamento.

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) ha asegurado una colocación privada de 4,5 millones de dólares mediante la venta de acciones preferentes Serie B y warrants a inversores institucionales. La financiación incluye 4.500 acciones preferentes convertibles en 3 millones de acciones ordinarias a 1,50 $ por acción, además de warrants para adquirir 3 millones de acciones adicionales.

Los fondos acelerarán el desarrollo de las tecnologías anti-drones de Wrap, incluidos los programas Wrap-Merlin y Wrap-PANDA, que reutilizan el inventario de BolaWrap® 150. Los ingresos también respaldarán la estrategia de doble uso de la compañía, enfocada tanto en las fuerzas del orden como en los mercados federales, y permitirán ampliar la oferta de cámaras corporales WrapVision y las soluciones por suscripción.

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Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) a obtenu un placement privé de 4,5 millions de dollars via la vente d'actions privilégiées de série B et de bons de souscription à des investisseurs institutionnels. Le financement comprend 4 500 actions privilégiées convertibles en 3 millions d'actions ordinaires à 1,50 $ par action, ainsi que des bons donnant droit à l'achat de 3 millions d'actions supplémentaires.

Les fonds accéléreront le développement des technologies anti‑drone de Wrap, notamment les programmes Wrap-Merlin et Wrap-PANDA, qui réutilisent les stocks de BolaWrap® 150. Le produit servira également à soutenir la stratégie à double usage de la société, visant à la fois les forces de l'ordre et les marchés fédéraux, tout en élargissant l'offre de caméras corporelles WrapVision et les solutions par abonnement.

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) hat über den Verkauf von Series-B-Vorzugsaktien und Warrants an institutionelle Investoren eine Private Placement in Höhe von 4,5 Millionen US-Dollar gesichert. Die Finanzierung umfasst 4.500 Vorzugsaktien, die in 3 Millionen Stammaktien zu 1,50 $ pro Aktie wandelbar sind, sowie Warrants zum Kauf weiterer 3 Millionen Aktien.

Die Mittel werden die Entwicklung von Wraps Anti-Drohnen-Technologien beschleunigen, einschließlich der Wrap-Merlin- und Wrap-PANDA-Programme, die Bestände des BolaWrap® 150 umnutzen. Der Erlös unterstützt zudem die Dual-Use-Strategie des Unternehmens für Polizei- und Bundesbehördenmärkte und ermöglicht den Ausbau der Bodycam‑Produkte von WrapVision sowie abonnementbasierter Lösungen.

Positive
  • Secured $4.5M in new funding to advance counter-drone technologies
  • Strategic expansion into federal market through counter-UAS capabilities
  • Repurposing existing BolaWrap inventory for new drone applications
  • Development of subscription-based revenue streams through WrapReady and WrapPlus
Negative
  • Significant dilution potential with 3M new shares and additional 3M warrant shares
  • Conversion of preferred stock and warrants subject to stockholder approval
  • Additional funding may be needed as company expands into new markets

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Wrap secured $4.5M to develop counter-drone tech while maintaining law enforcement focus, potentially expanding revenue streams through dual-market strategy.

Wrap Technologies has secured $4.5 million in private placement financing through a structured deal involving convertible preferred stock and warrants. The financing structure is noteworthy � 4,500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (at $1,000 per share) convertible to 3 million common shares at $1.50 per share, with accompanying warrants to purchase an additional 3 million shares at the same price. Both conversions require stockholder approval, suggesting potential dilution concerns.

This capital raise appears strategically timed to fund Wrap's pivot into the growing counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) market with its Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA programs. The company's approach of repurposing existing BolaWrap inventory for counter-drone applications is financially efficient, leveraging sunk costs while entering new markets. This dual-use strategy � maintaining focus on law enforcement while targeting federal contracts � could diversify revenue streams and reduce dependence on budget-constrained police departments.

The $1.50 conversion price warrants attention as it establishes a benchmark for investor expectations. The five-year warrant expiration provides significant runway for potential value creation. For a company pivoting into new markets, this $4.5 million represents crucial working capital but may only provide limited runway depending on burn rate and commercialization timeline. Investors should note that while this financing provides near-term stability, the company may require additional capital to fully realize its counter-drone and dual-market strategy, particularly if federal sales cycles prove lengthy.

Wrap's strategic pivot into counter-UAS technology represents a calculated move into a high-growth defense sector. The repurposing of existing BolaWrap technology for counter-drone applications (Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA) showcases technical adaptability while maximizing return on prior R&D investment. This approach could accelerate time-to-market compared to developing entirely new platforms.

The counter-drone market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by proliferating drone threats across military, critical infrastructure, and civilian sectors. By positioning at the intersection of law enforcement and defense markets, Wrap is targeting complementary customer bases with overlapping procurement criteria. The dual-use strategy also creates potential for cross-selling between markets � a tactical advantage when approaching federal agencies that increasingly seek multi-purpose security solutions.

Technical feasibility will be crucial � converting a handheld restraint device into effective counter-drone capability presents engineering challenges. However, if successful, Wrap could establish a niche in the portable/tactical counter-UAS segment where solutions are typically either prohibitively expensive or insufficiently effective. The company's mention of partnerships with prime contractors suggests a pragmatic approach to navigating complex DoD/DHS procurement channels, which typically present high barriers to entry for smaller companies. This financing appears appropriately sized for initial development and demonstration phases but would likely need supplementation for full-scale production and deployment across multiple federal agencies.

Key Financing Highlights:

  • Accelerates Counter-UAS Fielding: Proceeds are expected to advance Wrap’s recently announced Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA programs, which repurpose existing BolaWrap® 150 inventory into new counter-drone capabilities, enabling rapid progression from development to field application.
  • Dual-Use Pathway: Supports both Wrap’s continued law enforcement go-to-market strategy and near-term commercial wins in federal sales, where counter-UAS demand is accelerating. Wrap believes this “dual use� model positions Wrap to leverage its existing technology base while building a scalable federal government business through primes and strategic Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offices.
  • Expands Market Execution: In parallel, the financing is expected to strengthen Wrap’s law enforcement growth initiatives, including subscription-based solutions (WrapReady and WrapPlus) and its ecosystem of public safety technologies (BolaWrap 150, WrapVision, and WrapAG˹ٷity).
  • WrapVision Expansion: Funds are also expected to advance WrapVision’s offering of North American–made body cameras through third-party partnerships, while building out cost-saving technologies in data processing, migration, and storage—addressing major cost pain points for law enforcement agencies and opening access to adjacent markets such as healthcare where current solutions remain economically prohibitive.

MIAMI, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap� or, the “Company�), a recognized innovator in public safety technology, today announced   that it has executed a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited and institutional investors in a private placement for the purchase and sale of (i) an aggregate of 4,500 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock, with a stated value of $1,000 per share, convertible into an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company at an initial conversion price of $1.50 per share, and (ii) accompanying warrants to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of $4.5 million. The conversion of the preferred stock and the exercise of the accompanying warrants are subject to stockholder approval.

The warrants will have an initial exercise price of $1.50 per share, subject to adjustment, and will expire five years from the date of stockholder approval.

The closing of the private placement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to occur on or around August 19, 2025. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The securities in the private placement offering were offered and sold in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act�), pursuant to the exemption for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement between the Company and the investors, the Company has agreed to file a resale registration statement covering the securities described above.

This press release is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Wrap Technologies, Inc.

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) is a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.

Wrap’s BolaWrap® 150 solution leads the world in pre-escalation and beyond, providing law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident.

This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption that leverages sight, sound and sensation to expand the pre-escalation period and give officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap 150 is a non-pain-based compliance tool. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate—instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.

Wrap AG˹ٷity� VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under pressure.

As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap AG˹ٷity� equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.

WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.

Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence with operational security, regulatory compliance and superior video picture quality and field of view.

The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES boasts cloud integration and adheres to Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance requirements and GSA schedule contracts requirements. Crucially, unlike many competitor devices manufactured overseas in foreign, non-compliant, and possibly hostile regions, WrapVision is built right here in North America today, with a critical made-in-America roadmap by the end of 2025. This track helps ensure unparalleled data integrity and helps eliminate critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.

Trademark Information
Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap AG˹ٷity� and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements � Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains “forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the “safe harbor� provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,� “anticipate,� “should�, “believe�, “target�, “project�, “goals�, “estimate�, “potential�, “predict�, “may�, “will�, “could�, “intend�, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the private placement, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the private placement and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: market and other conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s listing standards; the Company’s ability to successfully implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce products for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its products; the market acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solutions; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the impact resulting from geopolitical conflicts and any resulting sanctions; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the United States; the ability to obtain patents and defend intellectual property against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

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FAQ

What is the size and structure of Wrap Technologies' (WRAP) private placement announced in August 2025?

Wrap secured a $4.5 million private placement through 4,500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock convertible at $1.50 per share and warrants to purchase 3 million additional shares.

How will Wrap Technologies use the proceeds from its $4.5M private placement?

The proceeds will advance counter-drone technologies (Wrap-Merlin and Wrap-PANDA), support law enforcement initiatives, and expand WrapVision's body camera offerings.

What is Wrap Technologies' dual-use strategy mentioned in the funding announcement?

The strategy focuses on serving both law enforcement markets and federal government customers, particularly in counter-UAS capabilities through DoD and DHS offices.

What are the terms of WRAP's warrants issued in the August 2025 private placement?

The warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share, expire after 5 years from stockholder approval date, and allow purchase of up to 3 million shares.

How is Wrap Technologies expanding its law enforcement business model?

Through subscription-based solutions (WrapReady and WrapPlus) and an ecosystem of technologies including BolaWrap 150, WrapVision, and WrapAG˹ٷity.
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