Flock Safety's Surveillance Expansion Meets Growing Resistance
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The company's valuation has surged to $7.5 billion as it scales AI-driven monitoring, despite losing key partnerships.
Atlanta-based Flock Safety is scaling an automated surveillance ecosystem that extends far beyond its known license plate recognition technology. According to TechCrunch, the company utilizes general surveillance cameras and has expanded into drone first responders through the acquisition of Aerodome.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Garrett Langley and co-founders Matt Feury and Paige Todd, the firm has secured $950 million in total funding. TechCrunch reports that a $275 million funding round last year pushed Flock's valuation to $7.5 billion, up from $4.8 billion the previous year.
This growth coincides with significant friction from the public and privacy advocates, including the ACLU. TechCrunch notes that some individuals have destroyed Flock cameras, and the company has faced criticism for providing its databases and cameras to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
While the company continues to expand, it has faced recent operational setbacks. TechCrunch reports that the LAPD allowed its contract with Flock to lapse this month, and Amazon's Ring has terminated its partnership with the company. Langley is scheduled to discuss the intersection of AI and the surveillance industry at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco this October.