Funding

SkySense

Japan · Space tech

SkySense develops airship-based high-altitude platforms and data services for persistent Earth observation.

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Product

SkySense develops airship-based high-altitude platform systems for observing the Earth from the stratosphere. The Japanese company aims to provide frequent, high-resolution data for disaster prevention, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture and security.

Its approach draws on JAXA technology and combines an aircraft platform, observation payloads and a data delivery service. The company is preparing a prototype flight and stationary observation test for March 2027.

SkySense announced a ¥150 million seed round in November 2026, led by Archetype Ventures with Midtown Frontier Fund and Toyama Co-Accel Fund participating. The financing supports aircraft and payload development, testing and recruitment.

Funding history

1 round · 1 with disclosed amounts
AnnouncedRoundAmountInvestors
Seed J-KISS financing¥150MArchetype Ventures — LeadMidtown Frontier Fund — ParticipantToyama Co-Accel Fund (T-CAF) — Participant

Investors

Archetype VenturesLed Seed J-KISS financingMidtown Frontier FundJoined Seed J-KISS financingToyama Co-Accel Fund (T-CAF)Joined Seed J-KISS financing

Coverage

Nov 12, 2026SkySense · Seed J-KISS financing

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