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Enhanced Radar

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

Enhanced Radar develops aviation-grade AI training datasets for pilot-controller communications, with end-to-end quality control from data collection through labeling. The company serves aviation safety and efficiency applications.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Enhanced Radar was founded in 2024 by Eric Button and Kristian Gaylord.

EBEric Button
Eric Buttonin𝕏Co-founder · Chief Executive OfficerEric Button is a former professional pilot with 2,200 flight hours and a G280 type rating, holding Part 135 commercial operating experience. He previously co-founded Contrast, a fintech company acquired by PublicSq.
KGKristian Gaylord
Kristian Gaylordin𝕏Co-founder · Chief Technical OfficerKristian Gaylord previously worked on embedded computer vision systems for satellite applications at Pilot AI (acquired) and built high-frequency trading systems in Rust. He holds a degree in Statistics and Computer Science from Columbia University and is a licensed FAA Private Pilot. He is now developing AI systems for air traffic control.

Investors · 7

DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M
Decisive PointWashington · $500K – $1M
Initialized CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $5M
Spacecadet VenturesKent County · $100K – $500K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Lombardstreet VenturesreportedWoodside · $500K

Also in the syndicate · 1

United Airlines

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
aiRadar Inc.3 shared keywordsAI Radar builds compact scanning radar and synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) systems for imaging and real-time monitoring through visually denied environments from fixed or mobile platforms. It serves commercial and military markets, including AI-based characterization and identification of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Marketsandmarkets3 shared keywordsMarketsandMarkets is a market research and growth consulting firm that helps B2B enterprises identify and monetize business opportunities tied to emerging technologies. It offers growth advisory programs and knowledge services including sector research, data analytics, and competitive intelligence, and operates an AI-enabled market intelligence platform.

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In the news

Enhanced Radar Raises $7 Million To Accelerate Growthmenlotimes.com · May 2026Enhanced Radar Raises $7M to Modernize Air Traffic Systems - The Silicon Valley Postsvpost.com · May 2026United Airlines Ventures Backs Startup Enhanced Radarfinance.yahoo.com · May 2026Enhanced Radar Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Enhanced Radar do?
Enhanced Radar develops aviation-grade AI training datasets for pilot-controller communications, with end-to-end quality control from data collection through labeling. The company serves aviation safety and efficiency applications.
Who founded Enhanced Radar?
Enhanced Radar was founded by Eric Button, Kristian Gaylord in 2024.
Who are Enhanced Radar's investors?
Enhanced Radar's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), Decisive Point, Initialized Capital, Spacecadet Ventures, Y Combinator, Lombardstreet Ventures.
How much funding has Enhanced Radar raised?
Enhanced Radar has disclosed $7M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Enhanced Radar headquartered?
Enhanced Radar is headquartered in San Francisco, US.