# SkyfireAI

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

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Huntsville, US
- Website: www.skyfireai.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 27, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

SkyfireAI is a U.S.-based provider of advanced drone technology and artificial intelligence solutions, enhancing situational awareness for public safety, defense, and enterprise sectors. Founded in 2022 by co-founders Don Mathis (CEO), Brian Davidson (CTO), Eric Malawer, & Matt Sloane and headquartered in Huntsville, US, SkyfireAI specializes in drone technology for emergency response. SkyfireAI specializes in advanced drone technology and artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing situational awareness across various sectors, particularly in public safety, defense, and enterprise markets. Their core offerings include the Drone First Responder (DFR) system, which provides rapid aerial response capabilities for emergency situations, enabling first responders to arrive on the scene in approximately 60-90 seconds. Additionally, the company offers services in automation and AI, disaster response, medical delivery, and research and development for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (cUAS) technologies. SkyfireAI's client base comprises public safety organizations such as police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS), as well as private security firms and utility companies. The geographical markets served by SkyfireAI include various regions across the United States, where their innovative solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of local and state agencies.SkyfireAI's revenue model is structured around direct sales and partnerships with public safety and enterprise clients, focusing on the provision of high-tech drone services and training programs. The company engages in business-to-business transactions, offering subscription-based services and contracts for long-term partnerships, particularly for their flagship Drone First Responder systems. Clients typically engage SkyfireAI for comprehensive solutions that include not only the hardware but also ongoing support and training services, ensuring effective integration into their operational frameworks. This dual approach—combining product sales with service contracts—enables SkyfireAI to build strong, lasting relationships with its customers while maintaining a consistent revenue stream from diverse sectors. Specific pricing plans are aligned with the needs of their clients, providing tailored solutions that facilitate operational efficiency and enhanced situational awareness. In April 2026, SkyfireAI raised USD 11 million in seed funding led by Mucker Capital, with participation from AI Fund, SaaS Ventures, Halogen, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels, New York Angels and BDev Ventures and others.  The company will use the funding to accelerate development of its AI-native autonomy platform, expand its technology and product teams, and scale deployment of its autonomous drone operations technology. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and is focused on expanding into new markets, specifically targeting additional regions within the United States.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 27, 2026, $11M — Mucker Capital, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels, Halogen, AI Fund, SaaS Ventures, BDev Ventures, New York Angels

## Investors

- Mucker Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mucker-capital) — Seed
- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels — Seed
- Halogen (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/halogen) — Seed
- AI Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ai-fund) — Seed
- SaaS Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saas-ventures) — Seed
- BDev Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdev-ventures) — Seed
- New York Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-york-angels) — Seed