SkySpecs, a leader in renewable energy asset health management, autonomous drone inspections, and tech-enabled software solutions, announced it raised $20 million in strategic growth capital led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with additional participation from key renewable energy investors including Statkraft and Equinor Ventures. This funding validates the confidence in SkySpecs’ market leadership and its ability to drive innovation and scalability worldwide.

With 125 global customers and 270,000+ turbines inspected to date, SkySpecs has the largest blade data repository in the industry. And this dataset, combined with the company’s deep domain expertise, a fleet of autonomous drones, enables customers to make data-backed decisions that enhance asset performance and profitability.

This fundraise follows significant milestones achieved in 2024:

— Highest-ever number of onshore and offshore drone inspections

— The launch of cutting-edge autonomous drone technology for both internal and external blade inspections

— Strong growth and adoption of SkySpecs’ blade and drivetrain software, as well as new service offerings

With strategic deals in performance monitoring, condition monitoring, and financial analytics, combined with the global inspections business and blade services capabilities, SkySpecs integrates diverse data streams to deliver unparalleled asset health insights.

These advanced solutions enable owner-operators to enhance predictive maintenance, streamline operations, and drive significant cost savings.

With this latest funding round, SkySpecs is doubling its commitment to innovation, customer success, and global scalability—solidifying its position as a leader in renewable energy asset health management.

KEY QUOTES:

“SkySpecs is at the forefront of transforming renewable energy asset management, and our momentum has never been stronger. After an outstanding year of growth and innovation in 2024, we are scaling even further in 2025. Our unwavering focus remains on delivering powerful, data-driven insights that help owner-operators optimize performance, reduce risk, and maximize profitability. With the backing of gold star powerhouse Goldman Sachs, this investment enables us to accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies and expand our impact on the renewable energy industry.”

– Dave Roberts, CEO of SkySpecs

“SkySpecs has consistently demonstrated its ability to solve complex challenges in wind energy. We believe that by integrating multiple data sources including inspection, SCADA, CMS and financial data, SkySpecs is uniquely positioned to offer attractive ROI solutions by reducing overall maintenance costs and optimizing performance. We are proud to support SkySpecs’ continued leadership and expansion.”

– Tanner Mahoney, Vice President at Goldman Sachs