About Blue Sky Robotics
Blue Sky Robotics serves hospitals with camera-based software and robotic automation for high-stakes operations. Its systems work alongside employees to help document care and detect errors.
Chief executive officer Steven King leads the company from downtown Chapel Hill.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $887,502of $1.6M target | 10 | $88,750 | OptionsRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $150,000of $1.0M target | 2 | $75,000 | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024amended Mar 15, 2024 | $75,000of $300K target | 2 | $37,500 | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D/A ↗1 earlier filing |
| Total, three offerings | $1,112,502 | |||||
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
What the SEC Filings Show
- Andreas Kampouris first appears as a director on the Form D that Blue Sky Robotics filed on November 12, 2026. [6]
- Lee Souto first appears as a director on the Form D that Blue Sky Robotics filed on November 12, 2026. [6]
- David Filippidis first appears as a director on the Form D that Blue Sky Robotics filed on November 12, 2026. [6]
- Robert Allen first appears as a director on the Form D that Blue Sky Robotics filed on November 12, 2026. [6]
Why Investors Backed Blue Sky Robotics
Blue Sky Robotics frames the problem as vital hospital work that often goes unseen. The investment case rests on its reach from kitchen operations through clinical care. [1][2]
Origin and Team
Steven King founded Blue Sky Robotics in 2023 while serving as an associate professor at UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media. [5]
Product and Technology
Its computer-vision software interprets camera images and pairs them with automation for hospital work. The company also builds robotic systems designed to adapt to real-world settings and enterprise deployments. [1][4]
Milestones
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| Date | What happened | Source | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Blue Sky Robotics planned a headquarters expansion into the building at 137 East Franklin Street / 136 East Rosemary Street. | [5] | The News & Observer ↗Hoodline ↗ |
| May 2026 | A Town of Chapel Hill economic development incentive package supported the expansion. Blue Sky Robotics chose Chapel Hill over competing Texas locations. | [5] | The News & Observer ↑Hoodline ↑ |
| 2025 | Blue Sky Robotics joined the inaugural Launch Powered by KPMG accelerator cohort. | [5] | — |
Market
Tommy Sowers, UNC-Chapel Hill's vice chancellor for innovation, sees the move as evidence that Chapel Hill can support companies as they grow. [5]
We wrote this summary from public statements by Blue Sky Robotics and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Blue Sky Robotics's Form D filed Nov 12, 2026.
Sources
- CompanyBlue Sky Robotics home · linked above ↑
- CompanyAbout Blue Sky Robotics
- CompanyBlue Sky Robotics contact page
- CompanyBlue Sky Robotics enterprise systems site
- PressInnovate Carolina headquarters expansion report
- SECBlue Sky Robotics Form D, filed 2026-11-12 · linked above ↑
- SECBlue Sky Robotics Form D, filed 2025-11-03 · linked above ↑
- SECBlue Sky Robotics Form D, filed 2024-01-30
- SECBlue Sky Robotics Form D/A, filed 2024-03-15 · linked above ↑
- SECBlue Sky Robotics, Inc. filing history