Flock Safety Raises $275 Million to Expand AI-Powered Surveillance and Public Safety Tech

Surveillance technology company Flock Safety has secured $275 million in a new funding round. The round was led by Bedrock Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, with additional participation from Greenoaks, Meritech Capital, Matrix Partners, and Y Combinator. This brings Flock’s total funding to over $950 million, making it one of the most well-capitalized startups in the surveillance technology sector.

Founded in 2017, Flock Safety specializes in AI-powered video surveillance and license plate recognition systems, widely adopted by law enforcement agencies and private enterprises. Its product suite also includes gunshot detection and technology partnerships focused on reducing traffic accidents. In a move to expand into aerial surveillance, Flock recently acquired Aerodome Inc., positioning itself to deploy drones as first responders for emergency situations.

Despite its rapid ascent, Flock has faced criticism from privacy advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), over concerns around surveillance and data privacy. Still, the company’s systems are now deployed by over 4,800 law enforcement agencies and nearly 1,000 businesses across the United States.

Flock is also reportedly eyeing a potential IPO, although no formal timeline has been announced.