British modelling and simulation startup Skyral has secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by NOIA Capital in partnership with Accrete Capital, as it looks to expand the global reach of its AI-enabled digital twin technology across sectors including defence, national security, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Founded in June 2023 and headquartered in the UK, Skyral is developing a next-generation platform that combines digital twin modelling with artificial intelligence to simulate complex systems. Its technology enables decision-makers to test the outcomes of policies and investments virtually—across infrastructure, behavioural, and public health systems—before implementing them in the real world.
"This investment is a strong endorsement of both Skyral’s technology and its ability to solve complex global challenges, as well as the excellence of UK innovation," said Nick Blair, co-founder and Chairman of Skyral. “Our digital twin software is at the forefront of a new era in decision-making, where virtual models power real-world transformation.”
Skyral has established commercial traction with clients across NATO, the UK Ministry of Defence, and various public and private sector partners globally. It is also part of the Omnia Training consortium, working alongside Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Capita, and Cervus.
The company’s modelling tools have also been deployed in civilian contexts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Skyral helped the UK government simulate multiple scenarios, and in Indonesia, it worked on reducing child stunting by accelerating the identification of effective policy interventions, reportedly over 50 times faster than conventional methods.
"We believe Skyral represents the next generation of AI-enabled strategic modelling and simulation technology," said Jérôme Lhoist, Partner at NOIA Capital. “Their unique combination of digital twin capabilities and AI-powered analytics offers transformative potential across defence, national security, healthcare and infrastructure. We're excited to support their vision and help scale their impact globally.”
Skyral operates in the fast-growing modelling and simulation (M&S) software market, an increasingly strategic vertical within the AI sector.
Global demand for predictive simulation and digital twin technology has accelerated in recent years, driven by geopolitical instability, climate risk, and the increasing complexity of infrastructure and logistics networks.
Skyral’s software integrates behavioural data, real-time infrastructure systems (like transit and energy networks), and predictive modelling into strategic “digital twins” of cities and even entire countries. This allows public bodies and enterprises to simulate the ripple effects of policies, investments, or disruptions, providing both scenario planning and operational insights.
Skyral intends to use the new capital to expand its team, invest further in product development, and enter new markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company currently employs a growing international team and aims to deepen its dual focus on public and private sector engagements.
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