Fundraising Fox

Cockpit Innovation

Corporate VC

Tel Aviv · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked

Find your way into Cockpit Innovation

1,959 people in our graph share verified history with the Cockpit Innovation team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

David Phuunlockedknows Oz Eliav · together at PwC (overlapped)
×9knows the team · via PwC
knows the team · via IDF - Israel Defence Forces
knows the team · via The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Fox Verdict
Sign up to see your fit

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.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Tel Aviv, IL
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
10

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Federico Germani· Chief Commercial Officer & President LATAM and APME, gategroup (Board of Directors)

Board member; Chief Commercial Officer and regional president at gategroup.

Gil Feldman· CFO, EL AL (Board of Directors)

Board member; serves as CFO of EL AL.

Natali Einy· Head of Analysis & Models, EL AL (Board of Directors)

Board member; leads analysis and models at EL AL.

What they invest in

from 4 of 10 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1FoodTech ×1

HQs:Israel×2

Investments · 10 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Aerocrs
Aleph Farmsaleph-farms.comin𝕏

Aleph Farms develops cultivated meat, growing beef steaks from cow cells using tissue engineering technology, and produced the world's first cultivated thin-cut and ribeye steaks.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Neta Lavon(Co-founder & CTO)inShulamit Levenberg(Co-founder)inDidier Toubia(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBloom8Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Peregrine VenturesStray Dog Capital+3 more

Claire
Eplane
Fareplacefareplace.comin

Fareplace provides a platform that enables airlines to offer expanded retail solutions and dynamic pricing for ancillary products without system changes, automating revenue optimization.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Intellact
Nslcommnslcomm.comin

NSLComm develops and operates satellite communication systems and networks.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Efi Ksantini(General Manager)inTehila Aminov(VP Finance)in

Quicklizardquicklizard.comin

Quicklizard provides an automated pricing optimization platform that applies AI-driven algorithms within defined commercial rules to adjust prices across multiple SKUs and retail channels continuously.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS

Pini Mandel(Founder)in

Co-investorsRiverwood Capital

Routier
Splitty

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

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.

Images

Cockpit Innovation photo

Similar investors

Featured in lists