Public safety technology and surveillance software
Strategic Profile
Flock operates on a "safety-as-a-service" model, charging $2,500 annually per camera plus a $300 one-time installation fee, with subscriptions including ongoing maintenance, software updates, unlimited user access, footage hosting, and customer support. Flock differs from competitors in that it markets services not just to law enforcement, but also to homeowner associations and similar community organizations as tools for crime prevention. Its AI-powered surveillance systems are used by more than 4,800 law enforcement agencies and nearly 1,000 businesses, with enterprise clients accounting for about 30% of revenue.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company generates more than $300 million in annual recurring revenue and has raised close to $1 billion in total funding, backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz. Rapid growth trajectory and expanding customer base demonstrate strong market traction, though significant regulatory and privacy headwinds present material execution risk.
Top Insights
As of 2025, Flock operates in over 5,000 communities across 49 US states and performs over 20 billion scans of vehicles in the US every month
In May 2025, Flock was developing Nova, a "public safety data platform" that would supplement ALPR data with information from data breaches, public records, and commercially available data to track specific individuals without a warrant
Following the acquisition of Aerodome, Flock is preparing to launch domestically manufactured drones in 2025 to support real-time crime response
In October 2025, Flock Safety announced a partnership with Amazon's Ring security products, where residents with ring cameras have the option to share video data to public safety agencies in legal investigations
Named Competitors
Mark43 — Cloud-based records management and public safety software
Axon — Integrated software and hardware for law enforcement agencies
ShotSpotter — Gunshot detection and location system for law enforcement
Toka — Public safety analytics and intelligence platform
Recent Developments
(April 2026) Company valuation reached $8.4 billion following a funding round
(February 2025) Flock Safety acquired Lucidus Tech to expand data integration capabilities
(March 2025) Raised $275 million in Series F funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bedrock Capital
(June 2025) Launched Thriving Cities Fund with $10 million initial investment to support local entrepreneurs
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