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Otis has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Otis.
Otis has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Otis designs, manufactures, installs, and services elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, establishing itself as a global leader in vertical transportation. The company integrates advanced digital technologies, such as IoT-enabled predictive maintenance and intelligent dispatching systems, to enhance equipment performance, safety, and passenger flow. Its technical approach emphasizes reliability and efficiency for complex urban environments.
The company was founded in 1853 by Elisha Graves Otis, an American industrialist. Otis's seminal insight came with his invention of the safety elevator, a device designed to prevent the car from falling if the hoisting ropes failed. This innovation significantly reduced the inherent risks of vertical transport, transforming public perception and paving the way for taller buildings and modern cityscapes.
Otis serves a diverse customer base, including architects, developers, building owners, and facility managers across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors globally. The company’s vision centers on enabling human connection and productivity within an increasingly vertical and interconnected world, continuously evolving its solutions to meet the demands of urban mobility.
Key people at Otis.
Otis has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $2M Seed | — | Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), Freestyle Capital, General Catalyst, Next Play Ventures, Deborah LIU, Gokul Rajaram, Scott Belsky, Scot Wingo | Announced |
Otis has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Otis's investors include Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), Freestyle Capital, General Catalyst, Next Play Ventures, Deborah Liu, Gokul Rajaram, Scott Belsky, Scot Wingo.
Otis Technology manufactures advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, specializing in the Breech-to-Muzzle® design that allows cleaning from the breech end without firearm disassembly.[1][2][3][4][6] The company serves military, law enforcement, hunters, competitive marksmen, and sporting goods markets with USA-made products like soft pack kits, suppressor kits, and universal cleaning kits, solving the problem of efficient, mud- and residue-free firearm maintenance.[1][2][3][6] With over 100 employees, $21 million in revenue, and 40 years of operation as of 2025, Otis has established itself as a leader in "Smart Gun Care," backed by a No-Nonsense Guarantee.[1][3][6]
Otis Technology was founded in 1985 by Doreen Williams, then a 16-year-old hunter, after she tripped into mud during a whitetail deer hunt with her father, clogging her grandfather's Model 94 Winchester rifle barrel and ending the hunt.[1][4] This incident sparked the idea for a smarter cleaning solution, starting at the family kitchen table and evolving into pioneering the Breech-to-Muzzle® cable system.[1][4] The company grew from a small manufacturer in Lyons Falls, New York, to an internationally recognized brand, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 under CEO Bill Kleftis, who credits family roots, employee dedication, and industry relationships for its success.[1]
Otis rides the trend of precision engineering in firearm maintenance, applying manufacturing innovations to enhance reliability for military, law enforcement, and civilian users amid rising demand for durable, user-friendly gear.[1][2][3] Timing aligns with decades of refinement since 1985, capitalizing on market forces like increased outdoor sports, defense needs, and suppressor popularity.[1][6] The company influences the ecosystem by setting standards in non-disassembly cleaning, fostering trust in American-made products and supporting communities through quality tools that extend firearm life.[1][4]
Otis Technology will likely expand its Breech-to-Muzzle® ecosystem with more specialized kits for emerging firearm tech like advanced suppressors, driven by sustained military adoption and hunting growth.[1][6] Trends in modular gun care and USA manufacturing will shape its path, potentially amplifying influence through partnerships or tech integrations for even smarter maintenance. Building on 40 years from a muddy hunt to industry leadership, Otis remains poised to keep every gun shooting like new.[1][4]
