SkyDrive Secures ¥8.3 Billion in Pre-Series D Funding from Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu, and Others

SkyDrive Secures ¥8.3 Billion in Pre-Series D Funding from Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu, and Others

TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 4, 2025-

SkyDrive announces JPY 8.3 billion in funding as it prepares for ground and flight tests

SkyDrive Inc has raised JPY 8.3 billion in pre-series D funding through a third-party allotment. The funding will be used to strengthen the company’s eVTOL development team, enhance testing infrastructure, improve operational readiness and accelerate activities related to certification and development. The funding round was led by MUFG Bank, Ltd with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company and