Skyfora, a Helsinki-based innovator in AI-powered weather technology, has raised €4 million in a funding round to deploy its Telecom GNSS Meteorology solutions on a larger scale.
The round was led by Danish Ugly Duckling Ventures and Dutch LUMO Labs, with participation from Voima Ventures and the EIC Fund.
“As extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change, precise forecasting is more critical than ever,” says Fredrik Borgström, CEO of Skyfora. “Our technology fills critical observation gaps and it provides a continuous flow of high-resolution data, which is “superfood” for AI models while enabling MNOs to monetise their infrastructure in a completely new way.”
Founded in 2019, Skyfora is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of meteorological innovation. The company’s patented Telecom GNSS Meteorology optimises the performance of AI weather forecasts improving global climate change resilience and weather-insight across industries.
The technology has now been successfully tested with various industry leaders. With this funding, the company will accelerate the deployment of its Telecom GNSS Meteorology solution on a larger scale with several partners and expand its footprint in key markets.
Skyfora’s patented Telecom GNSS Meteorology solution transforms existing cell towers into high-resolution weather sensors, unlocking vast amounts of private weather data. This not only enhances the accuracy of AI-driven weather forecasts, but also provides a new revenue stream for network operators (MNOs) — all without requiring additional hardware investments.
Svetoslava Georgieva, Chair of the EIC Fund Board, says: “We are delighted with the EIC Fund’s investment in Skyfora, an innovative company developing a next-generation weather intelligence. We believe in the potential of their technology that can save lives and mitigate economic disruptions and financial risks. The unique form of financing via EIC – combining grants and equity – is proving itself highly attractive to Europe’s most promising start-ups like Skyfora.”
“At Ugly Duckling Ventures a key thesis is that the future of AI relies on the quality of, and
rights to first-party data. Skyfora’s commitment to building and utilizing their own first-party datasets sets them apart. Their ability to provide uniquely valuable intelligence in a world increasingly reliant on AI-driven decisions is why we’ve invested. We are very pleased to join them on their journey and co-lead this round with LUMO Labs, ” stated Andreas Green Rasmussen, General Partner, Ugly Duckling Ventures.
Linn-Cecilie Linnemann, Partner at LUMO Labs, adds: “Skyfora’s ability to provide critical weather data is a perfect fit with LUMO Labs’ focus on climate action and sustainable cities. As climate change intensifies, reliable weather intelligence becomes increasingly crucial for urban resilience. Skyfora’s use of first-party data and AI-driven approach align perfectly with our investment strategy. By harnessing existing telecom networks to generate exponentially more atmospheric data, they are unlocking new possibilities in climate technology—making this a truly compelling opportunity.“
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/03/skyfora-secures-e4-million-to-supercharge-ai-weather-forecasts-using-telecom-gnss-meteorology/
