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.