Lightweight
Lamb
Small model. Big privacy.
- Fast and efficient
- Runs on modest hardware
- Great for edge and offline
- Yours to keep
BFR / Independent intelligence / Europe
We don’t
follow
the herd.
Private. Local-first. Owned intelligence.
Not another cloud subscription.
Buy once. Run it locally. Own it forever.
Planned Black Flock model families
Orchestration
Shepherd
Coordinate. Orchestrate. Observe.
- Multi-model orchestration
- Tooling and workflow automation
- Context routing and memory
- Built for local networks
Flagship
Black Sheep
Our most capable local models.
- Highest reasoning and depth
- Advanced code and analysis
- Long-context understanding
- Built for serious work
Our mission
Beyond the herd.
We build private intelligence that answers to no one but you. Our models run on your terms, in your environment, with your data staying yours.
Explore our research →- ◎Local-first
- ♙Private by default
- ⌁Built to endure
- ◇Ownership matters
Local by design
Runs where you need it. No cloud required.
Private by default
Your data stays on your machines, always.
Efficient by architecture
State-of-the-art performance without the excess.
Durable by ownership
Buy once, own forever. No lock-in. Ever.
Recent research & notes
Recent research and notes
Why Local-First AI Matters
Exploring the technical and ethical reasons why local inference is the future.
Routing Intelligence Locally
Architectures for multi-model orchestration without leaving your network.
Building Durable Models
Designing models that age well, adapt and remain useful for years.
The Ownership Layer
Why ownership isn’t just about licences — it’s about sovereignty.