World View is a stratospheric exploration and high-altitude platform company providing persistent, high-resolution Earth observation and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities via its flagship Stratollite uncrewed balloon platform. The platform operates at 50,000-70,000 feet, delivering 5cm-resolution imagery with persistent station-keeping over target areas for days to weeks. World View's capabilities span remote sensing, C4ISR, asset monitoring, and future space tourism offerings. Founded by Biosphere 2 veterans Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum, astronomer Alan Stern, and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly.
World View has been acquired
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Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2012
Employees
166-167
Total Funding
$55.9M
9 rounds
Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) entered a definitive agreement to acquire World View Enterprises.
Acquisition folds World View into Ondas Autonomous Systems; ends standalone equity liquidity path.
Last priced round: rolling Series D closed, led by Accel (company undisclosed amount; third-party reports $25M).
Most recent pricing point predates the Ondas acquisition; anchors any pre-acquisition mark.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Rounds in grey italics are unconfirmed.
Total raised $55.9M across 9 rounds
Last updated 09-12-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Strategic — Ondas Inc. | $10M | — | Ondas Inc. |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Series D (final close) | Not disclosed | — | Accel |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Series D Press release | Not disclosed | — | Sierra Nevada Corporation |
Ryan M. Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
Jane Poynter
Co-Founder
Taber MacCallum
Co-Founder
Alan Stern
Co-Founder
Mark Kelly
Co-Founder
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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NASA/NOAA HAP Programs
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