SKY VC Takes Flight as JetBlue Ventures Rebrands Under SKY Leasing
JetBlue Ventures has officially rebranded as SKY VC after being acquired by SKY Leasing in May 2025, signaling a shift into an independent investment platform with broader resources to support startups in travel and transportation.
The move positions SKY VC to leverage SKY’s global network, which already spans more than 100 airlines, MROs, and OEMs, giving portfolio companies access to markets far beyond their early stage.
The firm will continue its strategic partnership with JetBlue, ensuring continuity while expanding into a more global role.
“We’re excited about our next chapter as we continue to drive innovation across travel and transportation,” said Amy Burr, CEO of SKY VC. “We’ve built a winning formula of combining deep sector expertise with industry connectivity to help startups succeed. While JetBlue is no longer reflected in our name, they remain an important strategic partner to our team.”
SKY VC will continue with the same leadership team, focusing on enterprise and frontier technologies that can scale across the transportation sector.
Since its founding in 2016, the group has invested in more than 50 early-stage startups and seen eight successful exits through acquisitions and IPOs.
The announcement comes during a busy year for aviation investment. SKY Leasing, which manages over $5 billion in aviation assets as of March 2025, is expanding its influence across global hubs, including San Francisco, Dublin, New York, Miami, and Singapore.
