Finland-based Skyfora, a weather data company building a new global data layer for weather and AI, has raised €6.5 million to accelerate the deployment of its atmospheric sensing network powered by telecom infrastructure.
The round, led by Ugly Duckling Ventures, includes participation from Eviny Ventures, LUMO Labs, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, alongside non-dilutive funding from Business Finland.
“We’re turning existing mobile networks into the data layer for next-generation weather
forecasting and climate intelligence. With this funding, we’re scaling a global, telecom-powered sensing network to meet accelerating demand from AI-driven forecasting platforms and weather-affected industries unlocking the high-density data needed to operate in an increasingly volatile climate,” says Fredrik Borgström, CEO of Skyfora.
“When we first invested in Skyfora, there was a technical risk in the feasibility of rolling it out in the eco-system. With the technical risk significantly reduced, the opportunity now lies in commercialising a truly unique atmospheric data platform.
“We are proud to lead this round and support Skyfora as it scales globally and brings a new generation of weather intelligence customers across industries,” adds Andreas Green Rasmussen, GP at Ugly Duckling Ventures.
The funding will be used to accelerate the commercial rollout of Skyfora’s platform and data
products, partnerships with telecom and weather industry players across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. The company is preparing for the commercial launch of its real- time data API and atmospheric intelligence dashboard in mid-2026.
Skyfora says their data streams feed AI weather models, numerical weather prediction systems and operational platforms across energy, defence, logistics, civil protection and critical infrastructure.
For telecom operators, Skyfora aims to convert existing infrastructure into a new source of value through a software-only solution with no additional additional operational or infrastructure costs.
