Navi AI Bags $6 Million in Funding
Navi AI, a San Francisco, CA–based generative AI platform designed specifically for pilot training, has emerged from stealth with $6 million in total funding.
The round includes $1.5-million pre-Seed in April 2024, $3.35-million Seed in March 2026, backed by United Airlines Ventures, BVVC, New Vista Capital, Raptor Group, I2BF, and other strategic investors, and a $1.27 million SBIR grant from the U.S. Department of War.
The company will use the funding to scale its platform deployment across pilot training institutions and to adapt its technology for use by the U.S. Air Force.
Founded in 2024 and headquartered in San Francisco, Navi AI is building the AI infrastructure for aviation. For pilot training, its generative AI platform integrates cockpit audio, aircraft telemetry, and operational data to provide real-time performance and safety intelligence. Navi AI uses a domain-specific LLM trained on 100,000+ flight hours to evaluate pilot performance, identify risks, and highlight learning opportunities. Navi's technology is already in use or undergoing evaluation across leading flight schools, including Sling Pilot Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of North Dakota, Purdue University, Utah State University, Delta State University, and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base.
Funding Details
Company: Navi AI
Raised: $6.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: March 2026
Investors: United Airlines Ventures, BVVC, New Vista Capital, Raptor Group, I2BF, U.S. Department of Defense
Company Website: https://www.flynavi.com/
Software Category: Generative AI / Aviation Training Software