Sky Dayton

Sky Dayton is an American entrepreneur and investor who serves as a Venture Partner at Craft Ventures. See portfolio and contact routes.

About Sky Dayton

Sky Dayton is an American entrepreneur and investor who serves as a Venture Partner at Craft Ventures, leveraging decades of experience as the founder of EarthLink and Boingo Wireless. His investment thesis targets early-stage technology companies, specifically focusing on seed-stage startups in AI, enterprise infrastructure, and SaaS within the United States. Dayton typically invests personal capital with a sweet spot around $25 million and an investment range spanning $1 million to $50 million, often acting as a lead or significant participant in rounds. Notable portfolio companies include Joby Aviation, Age of Learning, Evernote, and Swarm Technologies, reflecting his interest in aerospace and educational technology. He also co-founded City Storage Systems, which became CloudKitchens, and holds board positions at Artsy and Diffbot. While specific public writing on his distinctive point of view is not detailed in the search results, his career demonstrates a consistent focus on connectivity, software, and digital platforms.

Sky Dayton at a glance

Role
Founder
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Portfolio companies listed
17
Investments recorded
19

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Where is Sky Dayton based?
Sky Dayton is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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