Cockpit Innovation
Corporate VCTel Aviv · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cockpit Innovation operates as an external innovation hub and venture capital arm for the aviation industry, bridging aviation and technology. It makes strategic investments in exceptional technologies and visionary founders aiming to impact the future of aviation and air travel. Through its Fast Pass to POC program, it connects startups with EL AL and leading aviation partners for real-world pilots. The firm targets innovations in customer experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, cybersecurity, fintech, AI, robotics and automation, digital transformation, eCommerce, revenue management, air cargo, and the passenger journey, helping startups scale and forge business collaborations within the sector.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1FoodTech ×1Hardware ×1Retail Tech ×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAleph Farms is a cellular agriculture company that grows animal products, such as cultivated steaks and collagen-based products, without conventional animal farming.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Neta Lavon(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBloom8Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Peregrine VenturesStray Dog Capital+2 more
Fareplace offers an AI-powered platform that integrates with airlines' existing PSS, revenue management, and ecommerce systems to run modular applications for pricing, product design, and cross-commercial optimization.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality
NSLComm develops satellite communication technology, including its Beetlesat product line for expandable antenna systems used in space applications.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Quicklizard offers an AI-based pricing platform that automates pricing decisions for retailers and brands across products, channels, and markets.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsRiverwood Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAleph Farms · calcalistech.com · Jun 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cockpit Innovation made?
- Cockpit Innovation has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Cockpit Innovation invest at?
- Cockpit Innovation invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Cockpit Innovation focus on?
- Cockpit Innovation focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Cockpit Innovation located?
- Cockpit Innovation is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
- Who does Cockpit Innovation co-invest with?
- Cockpit Innovation most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Peregrine Ventures, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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