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Flock Safety hits $8.4B valuation as AI-powered police tech sparks nationwide protests

Tech Startups · Tech Startups Staff · April 17, 2026

Flock Safety closed a funding round at an $8.4 billion valuation—up from $7.5 billion in March 2025—even as nationwide protests targeted its Atlanta HQ and campus deployments. The piece highlights the disconnect between investor enthusiasm and growing political backlash threatening contracts and partnerships.

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