Overwatch AI Raises $1.5M for Airline Operations Platform

Overwatch AI, a startup building AI tools for airline operations, raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from investors including United Airlines Ventures and Baobab Ventures. The platform helps pilots, cabin crew, and operations managers retrieve operational information using natural language, consolidating technical issues, airport requirements, weather assessments, and more. The company claims its platform saves airlines up to $4 million per year and yields a 6.6% increase in crew productivity.