Overwatch AI develops an operational intelligence platform designed to help airline teams access critical flight information and improve operational decision-making.
Overwatch AI, an aviation operations platform for pilots and airline crews, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding in a round backed by United Airlines Ventures, Baobab Ventures, Pegasus Innovation Lab and Masia, alongside angel investors including David Bennett and Alex Brooker.
Founded in 2025 by former airline pilot Leo Kotil and technology entrepreneur Nikita Kaeshko, Overwatch AI develops an operational intelligence platform designed to support aviation teams during flight preparation and live operations.
Airline teams are often required to navigate fragmented systems and large volumes of documentation to make decisions related to safety, compliance, technical issues, airport procedures and weather conditions. Overwatch AI combines operational data sources and documentation into a single platform that allows teams to search and retrieve information using natural language queries.
All answers generated by the platform are based on official documentation and fully sourced, allowing operational teams to make decisions with greater confidence while supporting compliance and efficiency requirements. The platform is already being used in live flight operations across multiple airlines, handling more than 30,000 flights per month.
According to Overwatch AI, the system helps reduce the time spent searching for information while improving operational efficiency and decision-making consistency.
The new funding will be used to expand the Overwatch AI team, further develop the platform’s operational capabilities and support deployments with additional airlines over the coming months.