Navier AI
YC W24San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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.
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Cameron Flanneryin𝕏CEO, 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.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$5.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $5.6MseedDec 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Competitors · 6
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Navierboat4 shared keywordsNavier builds the N30, an electric hydrofoiling boat with a carbon fiber hull, flight-control software, and electric propulsion that lifts the vessel above the water for a smoother, quieter, and more efficient ride. The vessel serves recreational, commercial, and defense markets, and has been validated by the U.S. Navy.
Startuphub3 shared keywordsStartupHub is a searchable directory and intelligence platform that tracks startups, investors, founders, funding rounds, patents, and research across the AI ecosystem, using AI agents to detect signals like funding, hiring, launches, and stealth-company activity. It serves investors, founders, sales teams, competitive intelligence, recruiting, and corporate development users, offering watchlists, alerts, market maps, email finding, and a developer API.
Neural Concept3 shared keywordsNeural Concept offers an AI platform for engineering teams that embeds AI into product design workflows, from generative CAD to multi-physics decision-making, to speed up design iteration and product development. It serves major OEMs and top-tier suppliers in hardware engineering and simulation.
Ravenna3 shared keywordsRavenna provides an AI-powered service desk platform that integrates with Slack to help IT, HR, and Operations teams automate workflows, manage employee requests, and deliver internal support. The platform includes intelligent agents for task automation, workflow builders, and analytics dashboards designed for enterprise use.
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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 HCVC, Y Combinator, GV (Google 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.