Flock Safety
Category: AI in Government / Public Sector
A public safety technology company that provides a subscription-based service to eliminate crime using devices like automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and audio detection systems. Flock Safety was founded in 2017. The company is led by Garrett Langley. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Team size: 500+. Total funding raised: $1.16B. Latest round: Series F. Key investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global Management, Meritech Capital Partners, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Greenoaks Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Sands Capital, Founders Fund, Y Combinator.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Team size
- 500+
- Total funding
- $1.16B
Value proposition
To reduce and solve crime by providing law enforcement and private entities with objective evidence and a collaborative network to identify suspects and vehicles.
Products and solutions
Flock Safety Falcon® (ALPR Camera), Flock Condor® / video PTZ cameras, Flock Safety Raven® (Gunshot & audio detection), FlockOS® / Flock Safety Platform, Flock Nova (investigative intelligence), Flock911, Flock FreeForm (natural-language search), Flock Wing® (existing-camera integration), Mobile Security Trailers, Flock DFR / Flock Alpha (Drone as First Responder), Flock Aerodome Drone as Automated Security
Unique value
Flock Safety's 'public safety-as-a-service' model combines hardware, software, and data into a single subscription. Its key differentiator is the creation of a vast, interconnected network that allows for data sharing and collaboration between thousands of law enforcement agencies, businesses, and communities.
Target customer
Law enforcement agencies, cities, businesses, schools, and homeowner associations (HOAs).
Industries served
Public Safety / Law Enforcement, Government / Smart City, Commercial & Retail, Education, Real Estate (HOAs & Apartments)
Technology advantage
The primary advantage is the network effect of its platform; as more cameras are added, the network becomes more powerful for tracking vehicles across jurisdictions. Their proprietary 'Vehicle Fingerprint™' technology allows searching for vehicles by characteristics like color, make, and unique features, not just license plates. The subscription model lowers the barrier to entry for customers.
How they differentiate
Flock Safety differentiates itself by marketing its services not only to law enforcement agencies but also to private entities such as homeowners' associations, schools, and businesses. This strategy creates a broader, interconnected network of cameras that can share data with police. The company operates on a lease-based model, owning and maintaining the devices, which lowers the upfront costs for its customers. Furthermore, Flock Safety is expanding its offerings to become a comprehensive public safety platform, incorporating features like gunshot detection and drone surveillance.
Main competitors
Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Axon, SoundThinking (ShotSpotter)
Key partnerships
Axon (Public safety technology leader), National Real Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA), ForceMetrics, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Innovia Co-op (for HOAs), Homegrown (Thriving Cities Fund initiative)
Notable customers
Law enforcement agencies, Homeowners' associations, Schools, Retailers, Commercial and residential property managers
Major milestones
Named #1 fastest-growing company in Georgia by ACG; CNBC Disruptor 50 (2025)., 2025 Impact Census: supported ~1M investigations; ~20% of cleared cases in deployed jurisdictions., Helped locate ~10,000+ missing persons in 2025 (~27/day)., Network: 5,000+ law enforcement agencies and 6,000+ communities; 20B+ vehicle scans/month., Acquired Aerodome (DFR drones, Oct 2024); launched Flock Alpha / U.S.-made DFR; Series F $275M at $7.5B (Mar 2025); Series G ~$200M at ~$8.4B (Apr 2026)., $300M+ ARR (70% YoY at Series F announcement).
Growth metrics
Flock Safety has surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (70% YoY at Series F). Valued at ~$8.4 billion after its April 2026 Series G financing (up from $7.5B at Series F). Works with over 5,000 law enforcement agencies and 6,000+ communities across 49 U.S. states; ~1,500 employees.
Market positioning
Flock Safety is a market leader in ALPR and broader public-safety technology (video, gunshot audio, DFR drones) for law enforcement and communities. Rapid growth, ~$1.16B raised, ~$8.4B valuation, and a network of 5,000+ law enforcement agencies and 6,000+ communities solidify its dominant U.S. position amid rising privacy scrutiny.
Geographic focus
Flock Safety's primary geographic focus is the United States, with its operations and customer base predominantly located within the country.
Patents and IP
The company holds patents for its 'Vehicle Fingerprint™' technology and has registered trademarks for its product names like 'Flock Safety Raven'.
About Garrett Langley
Garrett Langley is a serial entrepreneur with a background in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to founding Flock Safety in 2017, he co-founded Experience, a live events technology company that was acquired by Cox Enterprises, and Clutch, a monthly car subscription service. His career is marked by building technology-first companies to solve tangible problems.
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Official website: https://www.flocksafety.com/
