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Skyward IO

acquired by Verizon

Portland, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Acquired by Verizon February 2017 · terms undisclosed — undisclosed · source ↗

Skyward was a Portland-based enterprise software platform for managing drone fleet operations, compliance, and airspace access.

Founders & leadership

Skyward IO was founded in 2013 by Jonathan Evans.

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Jonathan EvansPresident, Chief Executive Officer, and DirectorJonathan Evans served as an Army and civilian medevac pilot before building aviation teams and systems focused on aligning aircraft operations with policy requirements. He currently leads Skyward IO as President and CEO.
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Marcos OsornoChief Technology Officer
MSMariah Scott
Mariah ScottCo-President & COO2014–2018Mariah Scott previously held operating roles at Verizon and Intel, where she led global teams in B2B software and services across multiple geographies. She brings experience in scaling venture-backed companies and building business divisions at public enterprises, with expertise in enterprise software commercialization and market expansion.
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Eric RingerExecutive

Board

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Erik BensonBoard director
SMStephen McKeon
Stephen McKeonCo-founder2012–2017Managing Partner at Collab+Currency

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2013–2016

▶$2.4MraisedJun 2016 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan EvansExecutive Officer, Director
  • Erik BensonDirector
  • Marcos OsornoExecutive Officer
  • Mariah ScottExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.4MraisedApr 2015 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marcos OsornoExecutive Officer
  • Erik BensonDirector
  • Mariah ScottExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan EvansExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3.4M
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedJun 2014 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dana MaherExecutive Officer
  • Eric RingerExecutive Officer
  • Erik BensonDirector
  • Stephen McKeonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan EvansExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$168K
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$140KraisedMay 2014 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen McKeonDirector
  • Eric RingerExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan EvansExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$140K
Amount sold
$140K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Oregon, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Skyward IO went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Skyward IO do?
Skyward was a Portland-based enterprise software platform for managing drone fleet operations, compliance, and airspace access.
Who founded Skyward IO?
Skyward IO was founded by Jonathan Evans in 2013.
Who are Skyward IO's investors?
Skyward IO's investors include Moment Ventures, Llc, Verizon Ventures, Voyager Capital, PIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERS.
How much funding has Skyward IO raised?
Skyward IO has disclosed $7.4M raised across 4 rounds.
Who acquired Skyward IO?
Skyward IO was acquired by Verizon.
Where is Skyward IO headquartered?
Skyward IO is headquartered in Portland, US.