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Skydio

San Mateo, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 14 known investors

skydio.com ↗

Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones using computer vision and AI technology for consumer and commercial applications. The company's products are designed, assembled, and supported in the United States.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

Skydio was founded in 2014 by Adam Bry, Abe Bachrach, Abraham Bachrach, and Matt Donahoe.

ABAdam Bry
Adam BryinCo-founder & CEOCo-founder & CEO of Skydio
ABAbe Bachrach
Abe BachrachFounder
AB
Abraham BachrachCo-founder & CTOCo-founder & CTO of Skydio
MD
Matt DonahoeCo-founderCo-founder of Skydio

Board

TR
T.J. RylanderBoard director
DUDavid Ulevitch
David Ulevitchin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
MS
Michael SladeBoard director

Investors · 14

AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50Mvia David Ulevitch · board
In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M
Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Linse CapitalSan Juanvia Bastiaan Janmaat · board
Lobby CapitalPalo Alto
Next47Palo Alto
NTT DOCOMO VenturesTokyo
Perot JainDallas · $500K
Playground GlobalPalo Alto · $1M – $20M
UP PartnersSanta Monica · $1M – $10M
Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda
Mana VenturesreportedEstero

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$323.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$226.9MraisedMar 2023 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael SladeDirector
  • David UlevitchDirector
  • T.J. RylanderDirector
  • Bastiaan JanmaatDirector
  • Abraham BachrachExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam BryExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$230M
Amount sold
$226.9M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$96.5MraisedFeb 2021 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Skydio Raises $171m at $1B Valuationft.com · Mar 2021
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • T.J. RylanderDirector
  • David UlevitchDirector
  • Michael SladeDirector
  • Abraham BachrachExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam BryExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$171.4M
Amount sold
$96.5M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Drone Deploy248 shared keywordsDroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. The platform integrates aerial drones, ground robots, and AI to help field teams digitize and monitor job sites across 180 countries.

Companies competing with Skydio for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2019$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$74.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Skydio Raises $171m at $1B Valuationft.com · Mar 2021Autonomous Drone Maker Skydio raises $100Mmedium.com · Jul 2020Andreessen Horowitz leads $3m round in Skydio, AI for dronescdixon.org · Jan 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Skydio do?
Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones using computer vision and AI technology for consumer and commercial applications. The company's products are designed, assembled, and supported in the United States.
Who founded Skydio?
Skydio was founded by Adam Bry, Abe Bachrach, Abraham Bachrach, Matt Donahoe in 2014.
Who are Skydio's investors?
Skydio's investors include Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, In-Q-Tel, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Khosla Ventures, Linse Capital, Lobby Capital, Next47 and 6 more.
How much funding has Skydio raised?
Skydio has disclosed $323.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Skydio headquartered?
Skydio is headquartered in San Mateo, US.