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Skydweller
A US-Spanish aerospace company developing solar powered aircraft solutions capable of achieving perpetual flight with the highest—and most meaningful—payload capacity
About Skydweller
In 2017, Skydweller Aero was founded by Robert Miller and John Parkes, setting out to revolutionize the aviation industry with solar-powered flight. The company emerged with a bold vision: to create aircraft capable of perpetual flight using renewable energy. This ambition was rooted in the acquisition of the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft and its related intellectual property in 2019, a significant milestone that laid the groundwork for Skydweller's innovative journey.
Skydweller's mission is to develop aircraft that can operate without the need for traditional fuel, leveraging solar energy to enable continuous, autonomous flight. This approach not only promises to reduce carbon emissions but also opens new possibilities for defense and commercial applications, where long-duration flight is crucial.
In 2024, Skydweller achieved a groundbreaking feat by completing the world's first autonomous flight of a large solar-powered aircraft. This milestone demonstrated the viability of their technology and marked a significant step forward in sustainable aviation.
As Skydweller continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace, their work represents a significant shift towards more sustainable and efficient aviation solutions. The company's journey reflects a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, positioning them as leaders in the next era of flight.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- Employees
- 77
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 64.0/100
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Defence, Solar Energy, Defence Applications, Sustainable Development Goals, Space Tech, Climate Tech, Aerial Drones, Uav, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Space Tech for Aviation, Space Tech for Security and Safety, Space Downstream
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Oct 2023 | $33M | — | European Investment Bank | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2021 | $8M | $160M | Marlinspike · Leonardo · Advection Growth Capital. | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Skydweller is 2.7K monthly website visits, down 12.9% over the last three months. Skydweller's team declined 12.5% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Leonardo
Advection Growth Capital.
Marlinspike
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
European Investment Bank
Other known investors1 additional known investor
NEVA SGR
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