Urban Sky's novel invention, the high-altitude Microballoon™, leverages advances in component miniaturization and first-of-its-kind material re-usability to drastically reduce the cost of high-resolution remote sensing over broad, targeted areas, leading to more impactful data over more areas than ever before.
The Microballoon™ is the first ever reusable stratospheric balloon. It's also the first ever precisely placeable remote sensing balloon. The Microballoon™ has a unique ability to image specific areas at desired times, never before possible with stratospheric balloons. This capability is made possible by coupling advanced balloon design with a very small form factor, enabling launch from virtually anywhere at any time with minimal personnel and equipment required. The Microballoon is also zero-emission, making it the most sustainable way to image Planet Earth.
Remote sensing from the stratosphere combines many of the benefits of both space-based assets and lower altitude airborne vehicles. That means remote sensing data can be collected from the Stratosphere over vast areas, with aerial quality-resolution, at the lowest possible cost. This unique combination of advantages will finally unlock the full commercial usefulness of the Stratosphere.
The Microballoon™ is the first ever reusable stratospheric balloon. It's also the first ever precisely placeable remote sensing balloon. The Microballoon™ has a unique ability to image specific areas at desired times, never before possible with stratospheric balloons. This capability is made possible by coupling advanced balloon design with a very small form factor, enabling launch from virtually anywhere at any time with minimal personnel and equipment required. The Microballoon is also zero-emission, making it the most sustainable way to image Planet Earth.
Remote sensing from the stratosphere combines many of the benefits of both space-based assets and lower altitude airborne vehicles. That means remote sensing data can be collected from the Stratosphere over vast areas, with aerial quality-resolution, at the lowest possible cost. This unique combination of advantages will finally unlock the full commercial usefulness of the Stratosphere.
Location: United States, Colorado, City and County of Denver
Employees: 1-10
Total raised: $39.75M
Founded date: 2019
Investors 4
| Date | Name | Website |
| 26.01.2022 | Techstars | techstars.... |
| - | DA Venture... | daventures... |
| 09.02.2024 | Lavrock Ve... | lavrockvc.... |
| - | Union Labs... | unionlabs.... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 06.02.2025 | Series B | $30M | - |
| 18.10.2023 | Series A | $9.75M | - |
Mentions in press and media 14
| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.02.2025 | Urban Sky Soars with $30 Million Series B Funding | In the realm of innovation, the sky is not the limit; it’s just the beginning. Urban Sky, a Denver-based company, has recently secured $30 million in Series B funding. This investment is not just a financial boost; it’s a ticket to the stra... |
| 06.02.2025 | Urban Sky Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding to Unlock Routine and Easy Global Access to the Stratosphere | DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 6, 2025– Urban Sky, a stratospheric platform company, today announced it has closed a $30M Series B investment round. The funding will be used to develop and commercialize a connected suite of products that w... |
| 06.02.2025 | Urban Sky: $30 Million (Series B) Raised To Enable Easy Access To The Stratosphere | Urban Sky, a stratospheric platform company, announced it closed a $30 million Series B investment round. This funding round will be used to develop and commercialize a connected suite of products that will unlock the full value of the tact... |
| 06.02.2025 | Urban Sky Raises $30M in Series B Funding | Urban Sky, a Denver, CO-based stratospheric platform company, raised $30M in Series B funding. The round was led by Altos Ventures, with participation from New Legacy Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Catapult Ventures, Lavrock Ventures, New Stack V... |
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| 18.10.2023 | USA-based Urban Sky raises USD 9.75 million in Series A financing | Denver, USA-based stratospheric technology and remote sensing company Urban Sky raised USD 9.75 million in Series A financing. The round took place on October 16, 2023. New Legacy Ventures, Lerer Hippeau and Lavrock Ventures led the financi... |
| 16.10.2023 | Urban Sky Raises $9.75M in Series A Funding | Urban Sky, a Denver, CO-based stratospheric technology and remote sensing company, raised $9.75M in Series A funding. The round was led by New Legacy Ventures, Lerer Hippeau and Lavrock Ventures, with participation from Catapult Ventures, U... |
| 16.10.2023 | Urban Sky closes $9.75M Series A to scale Earth imaging operations using reusable balloons | Stratospheric balloon company Urban Sky has closed a $9.75 million Series A round to scale its Earth imaging operations and expand its data products. The 14-person startup has mostly been conducting tasking missions for customers in the Roc... |
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