Flock Safety, founded in 2017 in Atlanta, makes licence plate reader cameras, gunshot detection and drones for police departments, cities, neighbourhoods and businesses. Its $275 million Series F in March 2025 valued the company at $7.5 billion.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Police departments and cities investigating crime |
From Flock Safety's own website.
What stands out
- Wide adoption by US police departments
- Hardware and software in one subscription
Worth knowing
- Privacy criticism from some cities
- Mostly US focused
How it ranks
Flock Safety is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Hardware Startups to Watch (Lister Score 91.5).
#5 in Best Hardware Startups to Watch · Lister Score 91.5
Flock says its technology is used in more than 6,000 communities..
| Rank | Best Hardware Startups to Watch | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oura | 96.4 |
| 2 | Base Power | 95.2 |
| 3 | Zipline | 94.0 |
| 4 | Verkada | 92.8 |
| 5 | Flock Safety | 91.5 |
| 6 | Skydio | 90.3 |
| 7 | Nothing | 89.0 |
| 8 | Eight Sleep | 87.7 |
| 9 | Lumafield | 86.4 |
| 10 | Framework Computer | 85.1 |
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How does Flock Safety rank on Lister?
Flock Safety is ranked 5th of 10 in Best Hardware Startups to Watch (Lister Score 91.5).
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