Overwatch AI, a Barcelona, Spain-based AI-powered operational intelligence platform for airlines and aviation crews, has raised $1.5 million in pre-Seed funding.  

Investors 

Backed by United Airlines Ventures, Baobab Ventures, Pegasus Innovation Lab, and Masia, alongside angel investors including David Bennett and Alex Brooker.  

Overwatch AI Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to grow its team, expand operational platform capabilities, and support deployments with additional airline customers.  

About Overwatch AI  

Founded in 2025 by Leo Kotil and Nikita Kaeshko, Overwatch AI is an aviation technology company building an operational intelligence platform for airline crews and flight operations teams. The company consolidates fragmented aviation documentation, operational data, safety procedures, compliance information, and weather intelligence into a single AI-powered platform. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Overwatch AI is already being used in live flight operations across multiple airlines. 

Funding Details  

Company: Overwatch AI Corp.  

Raised: $1.5M   

Round: Pre-Seed   

Funding Date: May 2026   

Investors: United Airlines Ventures, Baobab Ventures, Pegasus Innovation Lab, Masia, David Bennett, Alex Brooker   

Company Website: https://overwatch-ai.com/    

Software Category: AviationTech / AI Operations / Enterprise AI   

Source: https://tech.eu/2026/05/20/overwatch-ai-secures-1-5m-to-streamline-airline-operations/