Flox Intelligence
Category: AI in Agriculture
Flox provides AI-powered autonomous solutions for wildlife management to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. Flox Intelligence was founded in 2020. The company is led by Sára Nožková. Based in Syracuse, New York, USA (global HQ) / Stockholm, Sweden (R&D). Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $5M. Latest round: Grant. Key investors include Unconventional Ventures, Norrsken Accelerate, Almi Invest, E14 Invest, Argand Partners, Tilia Impact Ventures, Satgana, GENIUS NY, J.O.S.S..
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Syracuse, New York, USA (global HQ) / Stockholm, Sweden (R&D)
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $5M
Value proposition
To reduce economic losses and increase safety by preventing wildlife-induced damages through a non-lethal, AI-driven wildlife deterrence system, fostering a safer and more harmonious human-wildlife coexistence.
Products and solutions
Flox Edge (available): Onboard edge-AI device for remote/harsh sites; detects wildlife and deters via adaptive bioacoustics in <2s, ~1.8k events/charge, 24/7 autonomous., Flox Insights (coming soon): AI analysis of trail/wildlife/security camera footage into species, behavior, and trend intelligence., Flox Home (coming soon): Wi-Fi residential/garden wildlife deterrence.
Unique value
Flox's uniqueness lies in its proactive and non-lethal approach, combining Generative AI and wildlife science with autonomous drone technology. The system is designed for ease of installation, similar to a home security camera system.
Target customer
Landowners, farmers, airports, and railway operators who experience economic losses or safety risks due to wildlife.
Industries served
Agriculture, Aviation, Transportation (Railways)
Technology advantage
The primary advantage is a scalable, software-centric solution with a recurring revenue model (WMaaS). The AI-driven system allows for targeted, species-specific wildlife deterrence, which is more effective and humane than traditional methods.
How they differentiate
Flox differentiates itself by using a combination of AI, autonomous drones, and adaptive bioacoustics to create a non-invasive and scalable solution for wildlife management. Unlike traditional methods like fences, Flox's technology actively deters animals from specific areas, adapting its approach based on the species and their behavior.
Main competitors
Bird Control Group, Spoor, Wildtrack
Key partnerships
Alstom: Field tests of AI wildlife deterrence on Swedish rail (Dalabanan, Bergslagsbanan, etc.) with Tåg i Bergslagen/VR; phase 2 audio+camera live Apr 2026; Vinnova-funded; announced May 11, 2026., Golioth: Partnership for real-time neural network management on edge devices., KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Spun out of AI research at KTH., WWF: Partnership to protect livestock against wolves in Sweden (2024)., Gerald R. Ford International Airport / FLITE program: Multi-year pilot of Flox Edge (2024–2025+)., Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Partnership to protect Colorado wildlife (Oct 2025)., USDA: Wildlife management technology demonstration (Nov 2024).
Notable customers
Alstom, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, USDA, WWF, KWS Group, Boliden, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Mora Airport, City of Stockholm, Nelson Farms (Andrew Nelson), Agro Sörmland, Hushållningssällskapet Halland
Major milestones
Won GENIUS NY Round 9 $1M grand prize; Syracuse named global HQ (May 8, 2026), Alstom–Flox Intelligence railway field tests go live (May 11, 2026), Raised $3M Seed+ led by Tilia Impact Ventures (Feb 2026), Raised $1M seed led by Unconventional Ventures (Aug 2025), CEO Sára Nožková received H.M. The King's Young Pioneer Award 2025, Won InfraAwards 2025 for Flox Edge, Appointed Magnus Isenberg as CCO (Jun 2025), Logged 60,000+ wildlife events across 27 species
Growth metrics
Logged 60,000+ wildlife events across 27 species. Closed $1M seed (Aug 2025), $3M Seed+ (Feb 2026), and won GENIUS NY $1M grand prize (May 2026); total raised ~$5M. Global HQ in Syracuse, NY; 60+ operators; Alstom rail field tests live (2026).
Market positioning
Flox is positioned as a high-tech, humane, and intelligent solution for human-wildlife coexistence. It targets sectors like agriculture, infrastructure (railways and roads), and forestry, where wildlife damage and collisions are significant problems.
Geographic focus
Initially focused on the Swedish market, Flox has expanded operations across North America with a US headquarters in Syracuse, New York. The company serves airports, rail corridors, and road networks across the US and Canada.
Patents and IP
US 12,588,672 B2 (granted 2026-03-31) and related family (WO2023/059258, AU2022361325B2, CA3234506) assigned to FLOX AB: 'Repellence system and repellence method for repelling animals' (inventors Tadiello/Moletta; railway/UAV species-specific deterrence).
About Sára Nožková
Prior to co-founding Flox, Sára Nožková gained experience in roles at Kista Science City, a leading innovation hub, as well as at Drive Sweden and ITS Sweden, both of which are national strategic innovation programs focused on mobility and transport solutions.
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Official website: https://floxintelligence.com
