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Navier AI

YC W24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

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Navier provides cloud-based engineering agents that automate simulation setup and workflows for hardware engineers in aerospace and defense, enabling faster design iterations without manual configuration overhead.

Also known as NavierAI

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSpace TechAerospaceAIAutomotiveUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Navier AI was founded in 2023 by Cameron Flannery and Evan Kay.

CFCameron Flannery
Cameron FlanneryCEO, Co-FounderCameron Flannery holds an aerospace engineering background and has worked on propulsion systems, satellites, maritime vessels, and autonomous vehicles at SpaceX, Tesla, Aurora Innovation, Astranis, and Boundary Layer Technologies.
EKEvan Kay
Evan KayCo-FounderEvan Kay is an aerospace engineer who previously worked at SpaceX and General Atomics on rocket engine and aircraft component design using metal 3D printing. He also served as a hard tech investor at Anzu Partners before co-founding Navier AI.

Investors · 8

HCVClisted by HCVCParis · $100K – $1M

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AME Cloud VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $1M – $10M

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Kube VCreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does Navier AI do?
Navier provides cloud-based engineering agents that automate simulation setup and workflows for hardware engineers in aerospace and defense, enabling faster design iterations without manual configuration overhead.
Who founded Navier AI?
Navier AI was founded by Cameron Flannery, Evan Kay in 2023.
Who are Navier AI's investors?
Navier AI's investors include Anzu Partners, HCVC, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, AME Cloud Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Kube VC, Liquid Ventures.
How much funding has Navier AI raised?
Navier AI has disclosed $5.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Navier AI headquartered?
Navier AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.