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SkyDrive
Transportation · Toyota, Japan · Founded 2018
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SkyDrive is a pioneering startup operating in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, with a focus on developing commercial aircraft and flying cars. The company is based in Japan and has been recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) for its innovative approach to air travel. SkyDrive's primary product is the SD-XX, a concept model for a two-seat, ultra-compact flying car. This vehicle is designed to take off and land in small areas, such as convenience store parking lots and building rooftops, providing door-to-door air mobility.
SkyDrive's business model revolves around the development and commercialization of these flying cars. The company aims to serve a broad range of clients, from individuals seeking convenient transportation solutions to businesses looking for innovative ways to transport goods or people. SkyDrive's market is primarily in urban areas where traffic congestion is a significant issue, and where the ability to take off and land in small spaces could provide a significant advantage.
The company generates revenue through the sale of its flying cars, as well as through partnerships with other companies and government entities interested in advanced air mobility solutions. For example, SkyDrive was selected to participate in the "Smart Mobility Expo" project for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, indicating a strong interest in its technology from both the public and private sectors.
Keywords: Advanced Air Mobility, Flying Cars, Commercial Aircraft, Urban Transportation, Door-to-Door Mobility, Compact Design, MLIT Certification, Smart Mobility Expo, Expo 2025, SkyDrive.
Company overview
SkyDrive company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Toyota, Japan
- Employees
- 227
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 91.0
Valuation & funding
SkyDrive funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2025 | $57M | $230M | Itochu Technology Ventures · Suzuki · Obayashi · East Japan Railway | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Aug 2024 | $56M | $223M | Mizuho · Energy and Environment Investment · Inventum Ventures · Osaka Metro | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Jan 2024 | — | — | Suzuki | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Oct 2023 | $83M | — | Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Apr 2023 | $9.1M | $36M | Pegasus Tech Ventures · Murata · Scsk · Sumitomo Mitsui Finance | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2022 | MUFG Bank · Scsk · Nippon Kayaku · Kansai Electric Power | ↗ | ||
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | Jan 2021 | J-Startup | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Sep 2020 | Development Bank of Japan · ITOCHU | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2019 | Itochu Technology Ventures · Z Corporation · Strive · Drone Fund | — | ||
| ANGELOther financing | Nov 2018 | Drone Fund | — |
Growth signals
SkyDrive website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for SkyDrive is 1K monthly website visits, down 52.4% over the last three months. SkyDrive's team grew 8.6% over the past year.
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