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Volato Group

NYSE: SOAR

Chamblee, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Volato builds AI software and autonomous agents that automate operational workflows for aviation companies, covering charter sales quoting, scheduling and dispatch, customer service, maintenance operations, and revenue optimization. Built by former aviation operators on the Parslee platform, it aims to replace manual, headcount-heavy back-office work for charter and private aviation operators.

Founders & leadership

Volato Group was founded in 2021 by Nicholas Cooper and Matthew Liotta.

NCNicholas Cooper
Nicholas CooperinCo-founderHe holds dual ACA and CFA certifications and brings over fifteen years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and angel investing across developed and emerging markets.
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Matthew LiottaCo-founder
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Michael PracharExecutive
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Christopher BurgerExecutive
MHMark Heinen
Mark HeineninExecutiveHe brings more than 30 years of finance leadership experience across technology, SaaS, digital health, and aviation companies, with particular expertise in capital markets transactions, public company governance, M&A, deSPAC transactions, and financial infrastructure.

Board

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Michael NicholsBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026

$2.2MraisedJun 2026 · 3 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael NicholsDirector
  • Matthew LiottaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael PracharExecutive Officer
  • Nicholas CooperDirector
  • Alan GainesDirector
  • Mark HeinenExecutive Officer
  • Christopher BurgerDirector
Offering amount
$2.2M
Amount sold
$2.2M
Minimum investment
$605K
First sale
Jun 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.5MraisedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas CooperDirector
  • Matthew LiottaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael PracharExecutive Officer
  • Christopher BurgerExecutive Officer
  • Mark HeinenExecutive Officer
  • Michael NicholsDirector
Offering amount
$36M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Minimum investment
$4.5M
Sales commissions
$13.5K
Finders' fees
$256.5K
Placement agents
801-30987,8-23518
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Volato Group do?
Volato builds AI software and autonomous agents that automate operational workflows for aviation companies, covering charter sales quoting, scheduling and dispatch, customer service, maintenance operations, and revenue optimization. Built by former aviation operators on the Parslee platform, it aims to replace manual, headcount-heavy back-office work for charter and private aviation operators.
Who founded Volato Group?
Volato Group was founded by Nicholas Cooper, Matthew Liotta in 2021.
Who are Volato Group's investors?
Volato Group's investors include BlackRock, Magnetar AI Ventures, PROOF.
How much funding has Volato Group raised?
Volato Group has disclosed $6.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Volato Group headquartered?
Volato Group is headquartered in Chamblee, US.