Manager of Corporate Development, Skylo
$150-180k
Plus stock option based equity program
Satellite-based device connectivity
Job no longer available
Satellite-based device connectivity
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$150-180k
Plus stock option based equity program
101-200 employees
Company mission
To be the most efficient way to connect anything, anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate has corporate development or transaction experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- 3+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a comparable strategic finance role
- At least 2 years of hands-on M&A transaction experience, spanning the full deal lifecycle from origination through to close, within a corporate development environment
- A background in the satellite, aerospace, defence, or deep tech sectors is strongly preferred
- Candidates who bring a solid grasp of complex hardware/software systems and extended development timelines will be given priority consideration
- Prior experience at a high-growth, venture-backed startup at Series A through Series C stage is advantageous
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex topics into compelling, executive-level presentations, with a sharp instinct for translating strategy into clear narratives
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- MBA from a top-tier institution is highly preferred
- Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills with a strong understanding of accounting principles
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What the job involves
- The Manager, Corporate Development will support the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic opportunities to accelerate Skylo’s growth. This role will assist in due diligence, financial analysis, and integration planning, while contributing to companies long term planning and investor relations
- Conduct in-depth market research on potential M&A targets, competitors, and industry trends within the New Space/satellite sector
- Build and maintain competitive landscaping reports and identify white space opportunities for inorganic growth
- Develop and scale long-term planning models that forecast multi-year contract revenue and simulate various strategic investment scenarios
- Design, build, and manage complex three-statement financial models for target companies or partnerships, including projections, synergy analysis, and sensitivity testing
- Develop robust valuation analyses, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (public and private), and precedent transaction analysis
- Perform accretion/dilution analysis and other financial impact assessments for proposed transactions
- Own the development of ongoing reporting and strategic materials for the Board of Directors and Investors, translating complex operational data into clear strategic insights
- Support the execution of financial, commercial, and operational due diligence efforts, coordinating requests and tracking information flow with internal teams and external advisors (bankers, legal counsel, consultants)
- Structure and prepare detailed transaction presentations, investment memoranda, and summaries for executive review and Board approval
Our take
Skylo connects Internet of Things (IoT) devices to satellite networks using the cellular-based Narrowband IoT protocol. It is considered one of the world’s most affordable and ubiquitous networks that connects any machine or sensor.
The company stands out for being the first to leverage the aforementioned protocol, which allows its customers to instantaneously connect billions of devices in remote areas, without having to wait for any new satellites to launch. Having tested its technology with government and enterprise clients, the company then invested funding into scaling service in emerging markets, starting with India and Southeast Asia.
More recently, Skylo has focused on forming partnerships, such as with IoT firm FocusPoint and telecommunications equipment company Anritsu Corporation, through which it has helped deliver IoT monitoring and emergency escalation services and enhanced Non-Terrestrial Network device testing. It also enjoyed an oversubscribed round of funding in 2025, after growing its commercial coverage area to include Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. These two significant wins exemplify Skylo's status as a leading connectivity company.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$30m
LATE VC
Feb 2024
$37m
LATE VC
Total funding: $183m
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Andrew Kalman
(Co-Founder & Hub Architect)Previously co-founded and served as Director of R&D for Euphonix. Founded Pumpkin, serving as President and CTO.
Andrew Nuttall
(Co-Founder & CTO)Received a Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University.
Parthsarathi Trivedi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously acted as a Graduate Research Assistant at MIT's Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment.
Tarun Gupta
(Co-Founder)Previously acted as Head of Strategy and Operations for Google, President for Parallel Infrastructure, and as Chief Architect for FiberTower.
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