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Fully autonomous, unmanned aerial vehicles with vertical take-off and landing capability and used for cargo transportation

Austin, United StatesFounded 2017Defence
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Skyways

Skyways, a startup founded in early 2017 and based near Austin, TX, is revolutionizing transportation through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company emerged from the frustration of Silicon Valley traffic and the vision to leverage advancements in energy storage and electric propulsion. Skyways joined the prestigious YCombinator accelerator in the summer of 2017, which has significantly propelled its growth.

Skyways specializes in creating UAVs designed for efficient, on-demand resupply missions. These drones can take off and land virtually anywhere, making them ideal for transporting goods to remote or hard-to-reach locations. The primary clients for Skyways include military operations, remote industrial sites, and emergency response teams. These clients benefit from the company's ability to deliver essential supplies such as meals, batteries, and medical equipment without risking human lives.

Operating in the unmanned aviation market, Skyways stands out by offering cost-efficient logistics solutions at scale. Their business model revolves around providing UAV-based delivery services, which are particularly valuable in scenarios where traditional transportation methods are impractical or too risky. Skyways generates revenue by charging clients for these delivery services, ensuring timely and safe transportation of critical supplies.

Skyways' innovative approach addresses a significant gap in the logistics and transportation sector, particularly for remote and hazardous environments. The company's focus on unmanned aviation and electric propulsion positions it well for future growth as these technologies continue to advance.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Employees
56
Open positions
6
Dealroom signal
81.3/100
Sub-industry
Vehicle Production
Sector
Defence, Core AI, Defence Applications, Drones, AI Applications, YC S17, NIF defense security and resilience, NIF freedom of operations and mobility
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Jun 2025 $37M — US Air Force ↗
DEBTDebt Jun 2025 $5M — LEONID ↗
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Growth signals

Skyways website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Skyways is 12K monthly website visits, up 118.2% over the last three months. Skyways's team grew 3.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits12K 3-month web change+118.2% 1-year team growth+3.7%
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Investors

15 investors on the cap table

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Seed11 investors entered at this stage

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Defense Angels

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • LEONID

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Evolution VC Partners
  • Starburst Accelerator
Team profiled 8 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

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Market sentiment

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