Stockholm-based startup Flox has successfully raised nearly $1 million in a seed funding round led by Unconventional Ventures, with contributions from Norrsken Accelerate and existing investors like Almi Invest, E14 Invest, and Argand Partners. Flox specializes in wildlife intelligence, having developed an AI-powered device called Edge that utilizes adaptive bioacoustics to interact with wildlife in real-time. This technology is designed for remote and industrial settings, currently being applied in agriculture, transportation, and aviation sectors. The recent funding will facilitate the commercial rollout, further research and development, and expansion into the U.S. market.
Founded in 2020 as a spinoff from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Flox aims to address the challenges posed by climate change, habitat loss, and wildlife displacement. By combining adaptive bioacoustics with real-time monitoring, Flox’s technology assists infrastructure operators, landowners, and public agencies in mitigating risks associated with wildlife proximity, such as crop damage and transportation hazards. The platform operates autonomously, aiming to minimize harm and foster coexistence between humans and wildlife in shared environments.
Flox’s system offers 24/7 protection for both wildlife and critical infrastructure, with applications across agriculture, aquaculture, railways, and aviation. The company has already secured full bookings for its first production batches in 2025 and collaborates with partners like WWF, Alstom, Boliden Minerals, GRR Airport, and the Swedish Transport Administration.
The company’s innovative approach addresses the urgent issue of human-wildlife conflict with a scalable, tech-driven solution. With a strong vision, sector expertise, and early success across various industries and regions, Flox is set to transform human-nature interactions. The seed funding will propel the commercialization of their solution and support ongoing R&D, with a focus on U.S. expansion. This growth will be supported by venture capital, research grants, and increasing revenue from commercial deployments, positioning Flox for rapid global market entry.
Flox is pioneering efforts to understand and communicate with wild animals, leveraging AI advancements and partnerships with leading wildlife research institutes and NGOs. The company’s goal is to redefine how industries interact with nature, promoting not just protection but true coexistence. The recent funding provides Flox with the momentum to scale their technology and redefine coexistence boundaries, particularly in airports, transportation, and industrial sites, ensuring the safety of both wildlife and human operations.
