# Sceye

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sceye

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.sceye.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $62M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 4, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Sceye, Inc. focuses on innovative high-altitude stratospheric platforms that enhance global connectivity and provide advanced earth observation capabilities, catering to underserved populations and various industries. Sceye, Inc. is engaged in developing stratospheric platform technology that supports direct-to-cellphone communication and environmental monitoring. The company is headquartered in the US and was founded by a team with prior entrepreneurial experience. In June 2025, Sceye, Inc. raised USD 15 million in venture funding from new investor Softbank. Sceye specializes in innovative high-altitude stratospheric platforms designed for long-endurance flight, with the primary goal of enhancing global connectivity and providing advanced earth observation capabilities. Their core offering facilitates direct-to-cellphone communication at broadband speeds, effectively addressing the connectivity needs of underserved populations while significantly reducing the costs associated with traditional ground infrastructure. Additionally, Sceye's platforms are equipped to monitor various environmental factors, such as ground elevation, plant health, and soil composition. The company targets a diverse client base, including government agencies, research institutions, and telecommunications operators, enabling them to utilize the platform for tasks ranging from disaster response to environmental monitoring. Sceye's products are marketed primarily in North America, Europe, and regions where connectivity and climate monitoring are pressing challenges.Sceye generates revenue through partnerships with government entities, telecommunications providers, and research organizations, leveraging a B2B business model that focuses on subscription-based services and direct project contracts. For example, clients may engage Sceye for ongoing connectivity services or specific data collection projects, with transaction structures designed around the scope and duration of use. Services could include a range of packages tailored to unique customer needs, tied to the capabilities of their stratospheric platform. While detailed pricing structures are proprietary, Sceye's flagship offerings are expected to be positioned competitively within the market to ensure widespread adoption among its target clients. Overall, the company seeks to create long-term relationships that prioritize both connectivity and environmental sustainability through its advanced technological solutions. The company will use the June 2025 funding to support the further development of its High-Altitude Platform Systems.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 4, 2021, $62M — ClearSky Advisors LLC, KittyHawk Ventures

## Investors

- ClearSky Advisors LLC — Series B
- KittyHawk Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kittyhawk-ventures) — Series B