📝 Flock raises $275M

Liam Gill
March 14, 2025

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Flock Safety, the surveillance tech startup known for its license plate recognition and gunshot detection tools, secured a $275 million funding round led by Bedrock Capital, valuing it at $7.5 billion. With over $300 million in annual recurring revenue—a 70% YoY increase—Flock has become a VC favorite, attracting backing from a16z, GreenOaks, and YC. Despite its growth, the company faces scrutiny from privacy advocates and lawsuits over its mass surveillance capabilities. Its rise underscores how security tech remains an investor magnet, even amid controversy.

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