Overview
- The round was co-led by Buoyant Ventures and IronGate Capital Advisors, with participation from DNV Ventures, TFX Ventures, Beyond Earth Tech, Nova Threshold, Chris Morisoli, RSquared VC and J2 Ventures.
- SkyFi aggregates imagery from more than 50 providers across optical, SAR, hyperspectral and aerial sensors, delivering insights via web and mobile apps with the option to task satellites.
- The company will invest in its user interface and analytical tools and pursue new operator partnerships to broaden on-demand data and AI-enabled analytics for commercial and government users.
- CEO Luke Fischer said strong investor interest pushed the raise beyond an initial $8 million target to $12.7 million after additional strategic backers joined.
- Positioned as a dual-use platform, SkyFi reports traction across defense and commercial sectors and was selected for NATO’s DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme after 2025 growth that included custom platforms for Vantor, ICEYE US and Planet.