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SmartSky Networks

Charlotte, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware LLC · 2 known investors

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Founders & leadership

SmartSky Networks was founded in 2011 by Ryan M. Stone and Haynes G. Griffin.

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Ryan M. StoneDirector and President
HG
Haynes G. GriffinDirector and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
MD
Michael DodsonChief Network Officer
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Blane E. RockafellowVice President, Product Development
CA
Claude Alan GoodnightVice President, Aviation Business Development
DA
Douglas A. HyslopVice President, RF Engineering
DA
David A. ClaassenVice President, Network and Service Architecture
PS
Paul SameitVice President, Finance and Accounting
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E. S. Eskridge, Jr.Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
EL
Eric L. LegvoldDirector and Vice President, Flight Operations
RC
Richard C. RowlensonVice President and General Counsel

Board

GJ
G. Jackson Tankersley, Jr.Board director

Investors · 2

BlackRockreportedWilmington
MERITAGE INVESTORSreportedDenver

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$231.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2018

▶$43.1MraisedJul 2019 · 7 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Haynes G. GriffinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nancy WalkerExecutive Officer
  • Emil W. Henry, Jr.Director
  • Reed E. HundtDirector
  • Fred R. LummisDirector
  • Donald W. PhillipsDirector
  • G. Jackson Tankersley, Jr.Director
  • Lloyd B. ThompsonDirector
  • Frank D. YearyDirector
  • Michael DodsonExecutive Officer
  • E. S. Eskridge, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Carter GriffinExecutive Officer
  • James LaddExecutive Officer
  • Matthew J. PetzoldExecutive Officer
  • Richard C. RowlensonExecutive Officer
  • Ryan M. StoneExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$145M
Amount sold
$43.1M
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$175.6MraisedApr 2017 · 5 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Emil W. Henry, Jr.Director
  • Eric L. LegvoldExecutive Officer
  • Lloyd B. ThompsonDirector
  • Fred R. LummisDirector
  • Reed E. HundtDirector
  • Richard C. RowlensonExecutive Officer
  • G. Jackson Tankersley, Jr.Director
  • Blane E. RockafellowExecutive Officer
  • Ryan M. StoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Haynes G. GriffinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul SameitExecutive Officer
  • Matthew J. PetzoldExecutive Officer
  • E. S. Eskridge, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Frank D. YearyDirector
  • Michael W. DodsonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$175.6M
Amount sold
$175.6M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.1MraisedMay 2015 · 45 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael DodsonExecutive Officer
  • Blane E. RockafellowExecutive Officer
  • G. Jackson Tankersley, Jr.Director
  • Claude Alan GoodnightExecutive Officer
  • Douglas A. HyslopExecutive Officer
  • Reed E. HundtDirector
  • David A. ClaassenExecutive Officer
  • Paul SameitExecutive Officer
  • E. S. Eskridge, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Frank D. YearyDirector
  • Ryan M. StoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Haynes G. GriffinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric L. LegvoldExecutive Officer
  • Richard C. RowlensonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$12.1M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, North Carolina, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$537KraisedJun 2014 · 1 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Haynes G. GriffinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric L. LegvoldExecutive Officer, Director
  • David A. ClaassenExecutive Officer
  • Douglas A. HyslopExecutive Officer
  • Andrew P. CaplanExecutive Officer
  • Reed E. HundtDirector
  • E. S. Eskridge, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
  • Blane E. RockafellowExecutive Officer
  • Claude Alan GoodnightExecutive Officer
  • Paul SameitExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan M. StoneExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard C. RowlensonExecutive Officer
  • Michael DodsonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$537K
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, North Carolina, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded SmartSky Networks?
SmartSky Networks was founded by Ryan M. Stone, Haynes G. Griffin in 2011.
Who are SmartSky Networks's investors?
SmartSky Networks's investors include BlackRock, MERITAGE INVESTORS.
How much funding has SmartSky Networks raised?
SmartSky Networks has disclosed $231.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is SmartSky Networks headquartered?
SmartSky Networks is headquartered in Charlotte, US.