Skylo operates a commercial direct-to-device (D2D) non-terrestrial network that enables smartphones, vehicles, and IoT devices to connect via existing satellites when cellular networks are unavailable. Its commercial NTN vRAN is a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native base station and core that works with existing chipsets, satellite operators, network operators, and device makers. Skylo provides service to mobile network operators and MVNOs as a complement to terrestrial networks and has facilitated millions of messages and connected millions of consumers across five continents. The company recently expanded commercial coverage to include Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and now covers the entirety of the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, with expansion delivered in partnership with Viasat. Skylo says its service has been used during natural disasters in the U.S. to allow users to request help when terrestrial networks were unavailable. The company plans further global commercialization and public demonstrations (e.g., MWC Barcelona 2025) while targeting industries such as agriculture, maritime, logistics, and mining in addition to mass-market consumer devices. Skylo Technologies, based in Mountain View, CA, provides direct-to-device satellite connectivity that lets smartphones and IoT cellular devices connect directly over existing satellites. Its commercial Non-terrestrial networks (NTN) vRAN is a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native base station and core that manages devices connected over satellite. Skylo works with existing satellite operators, network operators, and device makers to provide roaming between terrestrial and satellite networks. The company focuses on connected services for people outdoors and machine workflows across industries such as agriculture, maritime, logistics, mining, and mass-market consumer devices. Led by CEO Parth Trivedi, Skylo plans to use the new funding to support its direct-to-device solution and expand scale and operations to make non-terrestrial networks more accessible. The company raised $37M in funding in the reported round. Skylo builds connectivity for Internet of Things devices by linking sensors, industrial equipment and logistics hardware to satellite networks using the cellular-based Narrowband IoT protocol. Its network is already deployed on geostationary satellites, enabling customers to get up and running without waiting for new constellations. Skylo ships a Skylo Hub terminal—roughly 8" by 8"—that can be battery-powered or plugged in and acts as a hotspot for standard IoT sensors and devices; the company says its hardware sells for under $100. The company claims connectivity can cost as little as $1 per seat and that its solution can deliver cost savings of up to 95% versus other satellite IoT options. Skylo has completed tests with commercial partners in private enterprise and government across industries including fisheries, maritime logistics and automotive. Financially, Skylo has raised $116 million to date, including a $103 million Series B and a prior $13 million Series A.

Total raised

$170M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Feb 2025