Skyfront
Techstars '15Hoboken, US · Founded 2014 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
Skyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions. The company's Perimeter drone achieves up to 13 hours of flight time while carrying large sensor payloads at a lower cost than traditional manned aircraft.
Investors · 5
Competitors · 4
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $149.2K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Skyfront do?
- Skyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions. The company's Perimeter drone achieves up to 13 hours of flight time while carrying large sensor payloads at a lower cost than traditional manned aircraft.
- Who are Skyfront's investors?
- Skyfront's investors include Acorn Pacific Ventures, Chaac Ventures, Emerging Ventures, Hemisphere Ventures LLC, Techstars.
- Where is Skyfront headquartered?
- Skyfront is headquartered in Hoboken, US.