About
FLock.io is a decentralized AI training platform using federated learning with blockchain verification. Raised $11M total: $6M seed (Mar 2024, Lightspeed Faction/Tagus Capital), $3M (Dec 2024, DCG-led with Animoca, Fenbushi, GSR). Mainnet launched Dec 2024. Sole AI infrastructure recipient of Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants 2024. FL Alliance (Jan 2025) enables training on laptops/PCs/tablets. Uses ZK proofs and homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving training.
Key Facts
- [1]Funding: Total funding: $11M. Last round: Dec 2024. Stage: Early Stage.
- [2]Employees: Employee count: 11-50.
- [3]Company Type: Token company (token-based project).
- [4]Web3: Web3 and blockchain technology company. Token-based project.
- [5]Website: Official website: flock.io.
- [6]AI Technology: Core AI/ML technologies: Infrastructure.
- [7]Region: Region: EMEA (United Kingdom).
Founder
Jiahao Sun
Co-founder & CEO
AI Technology
Infrastructure
AI/ML infrastructure, compute networks, and tooling
Classification
Market Segments
Tech Stack Layers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flock?
FLock.io is a decentralized AI training platform using federated learning with blockchain verification. Raised $11M total: $6M seed (Mar 2024, Lightspeed Faction/Tagus Capital), $3M (Dec 2024, DCG-led with Animoca, Fenbushi, GSR). Mainnet launched Dec 2024. Sole AI infrastructure recipient of Ethereum Foundation Academic Grants 2024. FL Alliance (Jan 2025) enables training on laptops/PCs/tablets. Uses ZK proofs and homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving training. Flock is classified in the Crypto & Web3 segment at the Infrastructure layer of the financial AI stack.
Who founded Flock?
Flock was founded by Jiahao Sun (Co-founder & CEO).
How much funding has Flock raised?
Flock has raised $11M in total funding, placing the company at the Early Stage stage. The most recent round closed in Dec 2024. Among 38 funded Crypto & Web3 companies, Flock ranks #32 by total capital raised. (Source: AIFI Map directory.)
What AI technology does Flock use?
Flock primarily leverages Infrastructure technology. AI/ML infrastructure, compute networks, and tooling. Within the Crypto & Web3 segment, 28 companies use this technology.
What market segment does Flock operate in?
Flock operates in the Crypto & Web3 market segment. AI-powered crypto and Web3 companies operate at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance. This segment includes DeFi protocols enhanced by AI, crypto trading platforms, blockchain analytics tools, and the emerging category of on-chain AI agents.
Where is Flock headquartered?
Flock is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates in the EMEA region. The team consists of 11-50 employees. United Kingdom is home to 33 financial AI companies tracked by AIFI Map.
Who are Flock's competitors?
Companies similar to Flock in the Crypto & Web3 space include Stripe ($9.8B raised), Natural ($10M raised), Catena Labs ($18M raised), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) ($16M raised), VaderAI. These companies operate in related areas of financial AI: Stripe focuses on ai-powered payments platform with fraud detection. Natural focuses on payments infrastructure for ai agent transactions. Catena Labs focuses on building payment rails for ai agents. (Based on AIFI Map classification data.)
What products does Flock offer?
Flock builds infrastructure-layer solutions for the financial services industry. The company's core offering: Federated learning + blockchain verification platform (not finance-first). The platform is powered by Infrastructure technology.
Is Flock publicly traded?
Flock operates as a token-based project rather than a traditional equity-backed company. It is a Web3-native platform leveraging blockchain and decentralized finance.
Does Flock use Web3 or blockchain technology?
Yes, Flock incorporates Web3 and blockchain technology. Federated learning + blockchain verification platform (not finance-first). The project operates as a token-based platform. Flock is part of the Crypto & Web3 segment in the AIFI directory.