$10 Million Thriving Cities Fund Launches to Back North Carolina’s Small Businesses
The growth capital fund, launched by Flock Safety and Homegrown, has already made several investments in North Carolina, including Switchyards and Night Swim Coffee
Charlotte, NC— Oct. 13, 2025 — Flock Safety, the leading safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, and Homegrown, a revenue-based growth capital provider for brick-and-mortar businesses, announced today the launch of the Thriving Cities Fund (“the Fund”) in North Carolina. This milestone marks another step in a growing national initiative that helps local businesses scale and create jobs.
Backed by an initial $10 million investment from Flock Safety and managed by Homegrown, the Thriving Cities Fund is built on the principle that communities need both safety and economic prosperity to flourish. While Flock Safety’s technology strengthens public safety, the Fund reinvests in local businesses to drive economic growth.
In North Carolina, this means creating new employment opportunities and supporting businesses with at least two physical locations that anchor their communities. Early North Carolina investments include Switchyards and Night Swim Coffee.
“Communities thrive when they are both safe and economically strong. With the Thriving Cities Fund, Flock has already helped create more than 400 jobs by supporting local businesses. This is how we build safer, stronger, and more vibrant communities,” said Garrett Langley, Founder and CEO of Flock Safety.
The Fund has already successfully launched in Atlanta and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Its revenue-share model has no fixed terms or personal guarantees, and returns are capped. Check sizes typically range from five to six figures and are tailored to each business’s growth needs.
“Brick and mortar businesses are one of the strongest shock absorption layers we have as AI and other forces reshape the economy,” said Michael Davis, CEO and founder of Homegrown. “They create jobs, give entrepreneurs a way to build wealth and keep dollars circulating locally in ways that strengthen neighborhoods. The Thriving Cities Fund exists to back these businesses so that communities in North Carolina and beyond can build resilience in this next era of technology.”
Entrepreneurs in North Carolina who are interested in growth funding through the Thriving Cities Fund can learn more and apply at
$10 Million Thriving Cities Fund Launches to Back North Carolina’s Small Businesses
The growth capital fund, launched by Flock Safety and Homegrown, has already made several investments in North Carolina, including Switchyards and Night Swim Coffee
The growth capital fund, launched by Flock Safety and Homegrown, has already made several investments in North Carolina, including Switchyards and Night Swim Coffee
Charlotte, NC — Oct. 13, 2025
Flock Safety, the leading safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, and Homegrown, a revenue-based growth capital provider for brick-and-mortar businesses, announced today the launch of the Thriving Cities Fund (“the Fund”) in North Carolina. This milestone marks another step in a growing national initiative that helps local businesses scale and create jobs.
Backed by an initial $10 million investment from Flock Safety and managed by Homegrown, the Thriving Cities Fund is built on the principle that communities need both safety and economic prosperity to flourish. While Flock Safety’s technology strengthens public safety, the Fund reinvests in local businesses to drive economic growth.
In North Carolina, this means creating new employment opportunities and supporting businesses with at least two physical locations that anchor their communities. Early North Carolina investments include Switchyards and Night Swim Coffee.
“Communities thrive when they are both safe and economically strong. With the Thriving Cities Fund, Flock has already helped create more than 400 jobs by supporting local businesses. This is how we build safer, stronger, and more vibrant communities,” said Garrett Langley, Founder and CEO of Flock Safety.
The Fund has already successfully launched in Atlanta and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Its revenue-share model has no fixed terms or personal guarantees, and returns are capped. Check sizes typically range from five to six figures and are tailored to each business’s growth needs.
“Brick and mortar businesses are one of the strongest shock absorption layers we have as AI and other forces reshape the economy,” said Michael Davis, CEO and founder of Homegrown. “They create jobs, give entrepreneurs a way to build wealth and keep dollars circulating locally in ways that strengthen neighborhoods. The Thriving Cities Fund exists to back these businesses so that communities in North Carolina and beyond can build resilience in this next era of technology.”
Entrepreneurs in North Carolina who are interested in growth funding through the Thriving Cities Fund can learn more and apply at
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and Homegrown Management LLC
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Suite 8500, Atlanta GA 30308
The information on this website does not constitute an offer to sell securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Further, none of the information contained on this website currently or in the past is a recommendation to invest in any securities or a recommendation of any interest in any fund or investment offered by Homegrown Financing, Inc. By using this website, you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All investments involve risk and may result in loss, including loss of principal. Homegrown Financing, Inc. does not render investment, financial, legal or accounting advice.
Any financial forecasts or financial returns, whether in the form of dividends or capital appreciation displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only and are not a guarantee of future results.
Alternative investments are speculative and possess a high level of risk. No assurance can be given that investors will receive a return of their capital. Those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest. Investments in private placements are highly illiquid and those investors who cannot hold an investment for an indefinite term should not invest. Private credit investments may be complex investments and they are subject to default risk. This website is only available to certain qualified investors.
The information on this website does not constitute investment advice. The only basis for purchasing any securities is the final base sale document or private placement memoranda. Such offerings are made only to persons who are "accredited investors" as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Investors should make their own independent evaluation and analysis, consult financial, tax, investment consultants, etc., and decide whether to invest. No communication by Homegrown or any of its affiliates through this website or any other medium should be construed or is intended to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, or legal advice.