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Premium immersive cinematic VR entertainment for captive audiences
SkyLights has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at SkyLights.
SkyLights was founded in 2016 by Laurence Fornari (Founder).
SkyLights has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Skylights is a wearable immersive cinematic entertainment for captive audiences. SkyLights started in the planes, as passenger inflight entertainment.
SkyLights enables patients and passengers to tune out of their environment and escape by enjoying premium cinematic entertainment using VR headsets.
Skylights integrates content licensing deals, secure software, headset hardware, and operations. All four are sold as a subscription service. Skylights is now developing in BtoC.
The company is incorporated in the US.
SkyLights was founded in 2016 by Laurence Fornari (Founder).
SkyLights has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
SkyLights's investors include 2.12 Angels, BootstrapLabs, Bora&Sons, Founders Fund, Off the Grid Ventures, OVO Fund, RRE Ventures, Seven Seven Six, Y Combinator.
SkyLights is a company that develops premium immersive cinematic virtual reality (VR) entertainment solutions primarily for captive audiences such as airline passengers and patients. Their core product is a wearable VR headset system that transforms inflight entertainment into a private, immersive movie theater experience. SkyLights combines content licensing, secure software, custom hardware, and operational integration into a subscription-based service model. Initially focused on B2B clients like airlines, the company is expanding toward B2C markets[1][2][4][6].
Founded in 2015/2016 by Laurence Fornari, who brings a strong background in international sales, data science, and disruptive video technologies, SkyLights emerged from the idea of enhancing passenger inflight entertainment by leveraging VR to provide an escape from the confined environment of planes. Early traction came from partnerships with airlines and content providers, enabling SkyLights to offer premium cinematic VR experiences that differentiate airline customer experience[1][3][4].
SkyLights rides the growing trend of immersive VR experiences tailored for niche, captive markets such as inflight entertainment and healthcare. The timing is favorable due to increasing airline competition to enhance passenger experience and the broader adoption of VR technology. Market forces like demand for differentiated entertainment and advances in VR hardware/software integration support SkyLights’ growth. By pioneering VR in inflight entertainment, SkyLights influences the ecosystem by setting new standards for immersive content delivery in constrained environments[1][4][6].
Looking ahead, SkyLights is poised to expand beyond B2B airline clients into direct-to-consumer VR entertainment, leveraging its integrated platform and premium content partnerships. Trends such as increased VR adoption, demand for personalized entertainment, and potential healthcare applications will shape its trajectory. As VR technology matures and becomes more accessible, SkyLights’ influence could grow in redefining how captive audiences consume cinematic content, potentially expanding into other sectors requiring immersive distraction and engagement.
In summary, SkyLights transforms captive environments into premium immersive cinematic experiences through a unique combination of VR hardware, software, and content, led by a founder with deep industry expertise and a clear vision for expanding immersive entertainment beyond traditional boundaries.
Key people at SkyLights.
SkyLights has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in January 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2017 | $1.0M Seed | 2.12 Angels, BootstrapLabs, Bora&Sons, Founders Fund, Off the Grid Ventures, OVO Fund, RRE Ventures, Seven Seven Six, Y Combinator |
