INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Skye Air focuses on integrating drone deliveries as a mainstream logistics solution
(Representative Image)2 min read Last Updated : Jun 17 2024 | 5:57 PM IST
Skye Air, a drone logistics solution provider, on Monday said it
has secured $4 million (about Rs 34 crore) funding, which will be used to expand the company's operations across Gurugram and other cities
for healthcare, and quick-commerce deliveries.
The Series A funding was achieved with backing from Mount Judi Ventures, Chiratae Ventures,
Venture Catalyst, Windrose Capital, and Tremis Capital.
Faad Capital, Misfits Capital, Hyderabad Angels, Soonicorn Ventures and other
existing investors, family offices and angels also participated in the funding round.
"The fresh capital will help the company expand its
last-mile network across Gurugram and other cities for healthcare, e-commerce, and quick-commerce deliveries," said Ankit Kumar, Founder -
CEO of Skye Air.
He further said that with the Modi 3.0 government at the centre stage, the company envisages a plethora of growth coming
in the Indian drone sector, which will make Bharat a global drone hub by 2030.
Maple Capital Advisors were the exclusive financial advisors
to the company for the transaction
LexStart Partners were the legal counsel for the company.
Skye Air said it is also the creator of Skye UTM, an advanced Unmanned Traffic
Management system, which manages drone traffic, ensures safety, and facilitates efficient communication between drones and air traffic
controls.
Headquartered at Delhi-NCR, Skye Air is a SaaS-based autonomous logistics solution provider, which focuses on integrating drone
deliveries as a mainstream logistics solution for various industries, including healthcare, e-commerce, quick-commerce, and agri-
commodity.(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is
auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)First Published: Jun 17 2024 | 5:57 PMIST
