SkyFi, established in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a private company specializing in providing accessible and affordable Earth observation imagery solutions. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables users to order high-resolution satellite imagery and analytics, facilitating informed decision-making across various industries.
Company Overview
- Founding Year: 2021
- Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA
- Employee Count: Approximately 45 as of 2024
- Funding: SkyFi has raised a total of $17.1 million over multiple funding rounds, including a $10.1 million seed round in March 2022.
Product Offerings
1. Open Data: SkyFi integrates Sentinel-2 data into its platform, providing free and open geospatial data to users. This initiative aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and accessibility in the satellite imagery realm.
2. SkyFi Insights: An intuitive geospatial analytics platform that enables users to explore detailed visuals, track changes over time, and uncover hidden patterns within Earth observation data.
3. Stereo Imagery: SkyFi offers stereo imagery capabilities, allowing users to create 3D models of landscapes and capture precise elevation data. This feature benefits industries such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, disaster response, agriculture, and archaeological exploration.
Strategic Partnerships
- Near Space Labs: In June 2023, SkyFi partnered with Near Space Labs to provide users with access to high-resolution stratospheric imagery, enhancing the detail and frequency of available data.
- Satellogic: In March 2023, SkyFi integrated with Satellogic, enabling customers to task Satellogic's satellites directly through the SkyFi platform, thereby expanding the availability of affordable, high-resolution satellite images.
- TurbineOne: SkyFi collaborated with TurbineOne to integrate advanced machine learning models into its platform, enhancing the analysis and interpretation of satellite imagery for military intelligence applications.
Market Position and Competitors
SkyFi operates in the Earth observation and geospatial data market, competing with companies such as SkyWatch, UP42, and Danti. These competitors also offer platforms for accessing and analyzing satellite imagery, catering to various industries and applications.
Financial Performance
As of January 2025, SkyFi's annual revenue reached approximately $1.8 million. The company has demonstrated growth through strategic partnerships and product innovations, positioning itself as a significant player in the geospatial data industry.
