Skyways
YC S17 ↗Austin, US · Founded 2017 · 33 employees · 12 known investors
Skyways manufactures hybrid aircraft for logistics and defense operations, combining helicopter-like vertical takeoff with airplane-like cruise capabilities. The aircraft carry up to 100 pounds of payload over 1,000+ mile ranges for supply delivery, defense support, and logistics across remote and harsh environments.</description> <parameter name="sector_codes">["defense", "logistics", "hardware"]
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAir TaxisComputer VisionAIMLin /skyways-air-transportation-inc/@ycombinatorycombinator.com ↗

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
CA
Charles AcknininFounder
Investors · 12
Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred
Defense AngelsAustin
Evolution VC PartnersNew York
Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M
MVP VenturesChicago
NextView VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $4M
Pi CampusRome · $55K – $540K
Predictive VCNew York
Thursday VenturesSan Francisco
Thursday Ventures Management LlcBrandon
Wind VentureParis
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
In the news
- Austin Drone Maker Skyways Plans to Double Workforce as Defense Funding Growshoodline.com · 2026
- Skyways Secures $5 Million to Boost Production of Autonomous Cargo Dronesdronelife.com · 2025
