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SkyLights

DefunctYC S16

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 5 employees · 5 known investors

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SkyLights provides VR headsets and cinematic content to airlines and healthcare facilities, operating as a subscription service that bundles hardware, software, licensed entertainment, and operational support.

ConsumerVR HealthEntertainmentAirlinesUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

SkyLights was founded in 2016 by Laurence Fornari.

LFLaurence Fornari
Laurence FornariHead of Sales and content catalogue, coFounder (YC S16)2015–2020Laurence Fornari previously spent 15+ years in enterprise sales focused on video technologies across telecommunications, broadcasting, and entertainment sectors, and has a background in data science and hardware/software development. She is now building SkyLights, her second startup.
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Florent BolzingerCTOformer
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David DickoCEO2014–2020

Investors · 5

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Bragiel BrothersreportedSan Francisco

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Comcast VenturesreportedNew York · $2M – $15M

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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corporate structure
Skylights, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does SkyLights do?
SkyLights provides VR headsets and cinematic content to airlines and healthcare facilities, operating as a subscription service that bundles hardware, software, licensed entertainment, and operational support.
Who founded SkyLights?
SkyLights was founded by Laurence Fornari in 2016.
Who are SkyLights's investors?
SkyLights's investors include Presence Capital, Y Combinator, Bragiel Brothers, Comcast Ventures, Zillionize.
Where is SkyLights headquartered?
SkyLights is headquartered in San Francisco, US.