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SkyDrive Inc. Raises ¥8.3 Billion in Pre-Series D Funding to Accelerate eVTOL Development with Key Partnerships.

Jul 04, 2025•12 months ago

Contract Type

partnership

ToyotaManufacturingTransportationAerospace

Description

SkyDrive Inc. has successfully secured ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding, led by MUFG Bank and supported by strategic investments from notable partners including Suzuki and JR East. This funding will help advance SkyDrive's mission in the eVTOL sector as they work towards certification and future mobility solutions.

Company Information

Company

SkyDrive

Location

Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

About

SkyDrive is an eVTOL company aiming “to take the lead in the once-in-a-century mobility revolution”. The company began testing eVTOL prototypes in 2014 prior to official incorporation in 2018. Under its future vision for urban transportation, flying in eVTOLs will become a regular part of city life. In 2019, SkyDrive became the first company to fly a crewed eVTOL in Japan. As of 2025, SkyDrive is working with civil aviation authorities in Japan and the US to acquire certification for “SKYDRIVE”, the company’s first eVTOL product. SkyDrive showcased the first public flight of the SKYDRIVE at Expo 2025 in Osaka in April 2025, with plans for further demonstration flights in summer. SkyDrive began production of “SKYDRIVE” in March 2024 at a plant owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation, SkyDrive's official production partner. SkyDrive is headquartered in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, and led by CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa, an engineer and entrepreneur.

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