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Mark Groden

Unicorn founder

Founder at Skyryse Aviation Technology

El Segundo, California, United States

FoundedSkyryse Aviation Technology$1.1B

30 Under 30 2019 · Science

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About

Mark Groden is the Founder and CEO of Skyryse, an aviation hardware and software company he established in 2016 that develops SkyOS, a flight operating system, and the Skyryse One aircraft. Under his leadership, Skyryse has raised more than $300 million from investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, Venrock, and Bill Ford, and has formed partnerships with organizations such as Air Methods, CAL FIRE, Mitsubishi Corporation, and the US Army. Groden holds a Ph.D. in sensor data fusion from the University of Michigan and over 60 patents related to aerial vehicle automation, safety, and operations.

Founder at Skyryse Aviation Technology

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Skyryse Aviation Technology's investors · 31

9Yards CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checksAtreides ManagementBoston · since 2026BAM ElevateChicago · since 2026Cantos VenturesSan Francisco · $400K – $1.5M checksCity LightNew York · $1M – $6M checksDas & Co.New YorkDurable Capital PartnersBethesda · since 2026Eclipse VenturesPalo Alto · $200K – $5M checks · since 2025Embedded VenturesLos Angeles · since 2021Fidelity InvestmentsBoston · since 2026Flucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5M checksFOG VenturesFontinalis PartnersDetroit · $250K – $5M checks · since 2019Gamegroove CapitalLewesGen CapitalChicagoIllinois VenturesChampaignInertia VenturesNew York · $2M checksInfinite CapitalWest Palm BeachK3 VenturesSingaporeK3V VenturesSingaporePartners ResoluteChicagoPositive Sum CapitalGreenwich · $5M checksQatar Investment AuthorityDoha · since 2026Raptor GroupMiami BeachRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)New YorkRosecliff VenturesNew York City · $500K checksTech Square VenturesAtlanta · $500K – $3M checksTrucks VCSan FranciscoValera CapitalValor Equity PartnersChicagoVenrockPalo Alto · $500K – $10M checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. SkyryseFounder & CEOcurrent2016 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area

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  • Helicopter Pilot — Federal Aviation Administration

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Who is Mark Groden?
Mark Groden is the Founder and CEO of Skyryse, an aviation hardware and software company he established in 2016 that develops SkyOS, a flight operating system, and the Skyryse One aircraft. Under his leadership, Skyryse has raised more than $300 million from investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, Venrock, and Bill Ford, and has formed partnerships with organizations such as Air Methods, CAL FIRE, Mitsubishi Corporation, and the US Army. Groden holds a Ph.D. in sensor data fusion from the University of Michigan and over 60 patents related to aerial vehicle automation, safety, and operations.
Where does Mark Groden work?
Mark Groden is Founder of Skyryse Aviation Technology.
What companies did Mark Groden found?
Mark Groden founded Skyryse Aviation Technology.
Where did Mark Groden go to school?
Mark Groden studied at University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering); DTU - Technical University of Denmark (Visiting Scholar).

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