Skyryse
Los Angeles, United States · Aerospace, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company ushering in a new era in flight safety. Its proprietary technology, SkyOS™ is a universal operating system for flight – which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse One™ – giving pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Employees
- Unknown
- Industries
- Aerospace, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Status
- Private
- Website
- https://skyryse.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Skyryse
- : Skyryse Partners with Robinson Helicopter Company to Develop SkyOS-Powered R66 Group 4 UAS for Defense Applications.
- : Skyryse has secured $300 million in Series C funding, achieving unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation. The funding will help advance their flight control computer technology.
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- : Skyryse launched Skylar™, an AI flight assistant aimed at improving aviation safety and efficiency.
- : Skyryse launches SkyOS for fully automated flight control, showcasing the ease of flying with a simple swipe.
- : Skyryse and ACE partner to equip hundreds of Black Hawk helicopters with SkyOS
- : Skyryse Appoints Peter Blades as VP of Design
- : Aviation Technology Company Skyryse Appoints Blake Bilstad as Chief Legal Officer
- : Skyryse Raises $200 Million Series B To Usher In A New Era Of Mobility
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Skyryse funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Series C | $300.0M |
| Oct 2025 | Venture | $167.1M |
| Oct 2021 | Series B | $200.0M |
| May 2020 | Venture | $2.5M |
| Sep 2016 | Venture | $20K |
Leadership
- MARK GRODEN, Executive Officer, Director
- MIKE MCNAMARA, Director
- ETHAN BATRASKI, Director
- GONZALO REY, Executive Officer, Director
- MARK GRODEN, Executive Officer, Director
- Stephen Koo, Chief Financial Officer
- Mark Groden, Founder
- MITCH ADLER, Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Skyryse files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Skyryse in the news
- Skyryse, U.S. Army making helicopters more capable, easier to fly, and optionally-piloted - Defense and Munitions (Jan 17, 2025)
- Skyryse, United Rotorcraft partner on helicopter MRO services - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design (Mar 31, 2025)
- I’m Not a Pilot, but I Just Flew a Helicopter Over California (Published 2021) - The New York Times (Oct 25, 2021)
- Skyryse turns helicopter take-offs into a one-button job - New Atlas (Jan 14, 2025)
- Tesla Design Leader Peter Blades Joins Skyryse as VP of Design - PR Newswire (Feb 28, 2024)
- Skyryse One completes world’s first fully automated landing with swipe of a finger - East Oregonian (Feb 04, 2025)
- Skyryse Raises $200 Million Series B To Usher In a New Era of Mobility - PR Newswire (Oct 27, 2021)
- Silicon Valley Takes a (Careful) Step Toward Autonomous Flying (Published 2018) - The New York Times (Aug 28, 2018)
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About Skyryse: questions and answers
What does Skyryse do?
Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company ushering in a new era in flight safety. Its proprietary technology, SkyOS™ is a universal operating system for flight – which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse One™ – giving pilots greater control by simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.
Where is Skyryse headquartered?
Skyryse is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
Has Skyryse raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Skyryse. The most recent, Series C of $300.0M, was in Feb 2026.
Who leads Skyryse?
Mark Groden is a Founder at Skyryse.
What is the latest news on Skyryse?
On Jun 24, 2026, Skyryse Partners with Robinson Helicopter Company to Develop SkyOS-Powered R66 Group 4 UAS for Defense Applications.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy