# Flock FZ-LLC

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/flock-fz-llc

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.flock.com
- Total disclosed funding: $30M
- Latest round: Series D (May 9, 2008)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Flock FZ-LLC is a team messaging and collaboration platform designed to improve workplace communication and productivity through organized channels and integrated tools for various business functions.Flock FZ-LLC, founded in 2005 by Bhavin Turakhia and Sushant Kumar, operates from Redwood City, US. The company offers a collaborative platform and has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its service offerings. Since its inception, Flock has completed six deals, with the most recent deal occurring on July 17, 2015. In that round, the company raised USD 2.00 mn in a GROWTH funding round, which brought the total amount raised to USD 2.00 mn.Flock is a comprehensive team messenger and online collaboration platform that provides a unified space for cross-functional work. Its core offerings include organized communication channels designed to streamline decision-making, enhance problem-solving, and facilitate asynchronous collaboration. Users can create channels for various discussions, including team projects and company-wide initiatives, effectively reducing miscommunication and the chaos often associated with traditional email and messaging systems. Flock’s platform integrates video and voice calling features, enabling real-time engagement across devices and enhancing effective communication. Additionally, Flock supports secure file sharing, shared notes, to-do lists, and reminders to keep teams aligned and projects on track. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including businesses in sales, marketing, finance, human resources, product development, and engineering, operating primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.Flock generates revenue primarily through subscription-based pricing models, catering to businesses of various sizes. Clients typically engage with Flock on a tiered subscription plan that grants access to its extensive suite of tools and features, tailored to meet specific organizational needs. These subscriptions are designed to accommodate different team sizes and functionalities, allowing for scalability as businesses grow. Transactions are structured as direct B2B agreements, where companies pay for user licenses based on the number of employees utilizing the platform. Flock’s flagship offerings include its collaboration tools and channel integrations with popular applications such as Asana, Trello, and Jira, which enhance productivity and project management for its users.Flock plans to utilize the USD 2.00 mn raised in July 2015 to expand its operations. The company is focused on developing new products to enhance its collaboration capabilities and is exploring opportunities to enter new markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These strategic initiatives aim to bolster its market presence and cater to an increasingly diverse client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, May 9, 2008, $15M — Catamount Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Jacana Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series C, Jun 1, 2006, $10M — Shasta Ventures
- Series B, Nov 1, 2005, $3.3M — Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series A, Sep 19, 2005, $2M — Catamount Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Angel, Jan 1, 2005 — Catamount Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- Catamount Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/catamount-ventures) — Angel, Series A, Series D
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Angel, Series A, Series B, Series D
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Jacana Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jacana-partners) — Series D