Skyports Raises £88.6M in Series C Funding to Build Vertiports and Enhance Drone Services

Skyports Raises £88.6M in Series C Funding

Skyports' Series C Funding

Key Highlights:

  • Series C Funding: Skyports, a leader in vertiport infrastructure and flying electric drones, raised £88.6M in Series C funding.
  • Investors: ACS and Groupe ADP participated in the funding round.
  • Infrastructure Development: Funding will be used to build out vertiports for air taxi services in Dubai and expand into other markets.
  • Drone Services: Skyports will continue to enhance its drone services, including offshore energy asset deliveries, medical deliveries, and asset inspections.

Skyports' Target Market

  • Urban and Suburban Environments: Focus on providing infrastructure and services for air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in urban and suburban areas.
  • Transportation and Delivery Companies: Partnerships with companies in the transportation and delivery sectors, including air taxi operators and drone service providers.
  • Government and Regulatory Bodies: Collaboration with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and enable the integration of air taxi services and drone operations.

What Skyports Needs to Buy

  • Infrastructure Development: Collaborations with construction and engineering firms for building vertiports and landing infrastructure.
  • Partnerships with eVTOL Manufacturers: Collaborating with eVTOL vehicle manufacturers to enable cargo and passenger flight operations.
  • Technology and Innovation: Investments in research and development to enhance drone services and explore new applications for urban air mobility.