# Sceye: Aviation & aerospace, Moriarty, United States

> Sceye: Sceye is a U.S. aerospace and materials science company founded in 2014 by Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen. Based in Moriarty, United States. Founded 2014.

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# Sceye

Sceye is a U.S. aerospace and materials science company founded in 2014 by Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Aviation & aerospace Moriarty, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 91 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $50M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Aug 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Sceye

Sceye is a U.S. aerospace and materials science company founded in 2014 by Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen.

Based in Moriarty, New Mexico, with a presence in Switzerland, Sceye specializes in High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS). The company develops solar-powered airships designed for long-endurance flights at approximately 65,000 feet, enabling year-long missions and providing a new layer of virtual infrastructure in the sky. Sceye's airships offer broadband internet connectivity directly to mobile devices, delivering high-speed data without the need for specialized hardware. They also serve as advanced platforms for environmental monitoring, tracking greenhouse gases, and supporting disaster prevention efforts. The company partners with government agencies, commercial enterprises, and research institutions to enhance connectivity and gather critical data for climate and resource management. Sceye has achieved significant milestones, including a record 12-day flight covering over 6,400 miles, showcasing its leadership in the HAPS industry.

## What company datasets say Sceye raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$50M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$15M**

Last round date **Aug 2021**

Investors listed **4**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardware clean energy & technology energy storage solar-powered platform climate change monitoring helium retention batteries lidar satellite alternative telecommunications helium platform environmental services long-endurance flight oil & energy persistent flight services

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- **Sector:** Aviation & aerospace
- **Industry code:** NAICS 336411, 517810, SIC 3721, 4813
- **Region:** New Mexico
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/sceye)

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