WEF 2026: ICEYE, Skild AI Unveil Growth Plans, Funding Outlook at Davos

• Satellite firm ICEYE and robotics startup Skild AI discussed their growth plans and funding environment at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026.
• ICEYE, co-founded by Rafal Modrzewski, builds small satellites using synthetic aperture radar technology for military activity assessment, having launched 64 satellites.
• ICEYE secured a €1.4 billion contract with Rheinmetall for the German government to build a 40-satellite constellation, enhancing troop movement monitoring.
• Skild AI, led by Deepak Pathak, develops a "general-purpose brain for robots" called "omnibodied intelligence" for various robotic forms.
• Skild AI recently raised over $1.4 billion from investors including Nvidia, LG, and Schneider, with India playing a role in its robotics supply chain plans.

Why It Matters: ICEYE and Skild AI showcased their innovative defense and robotics technologies, highlighting significant funding and expansion plans.