SeatBoost
Corporate Round in 2024
SeatBoost is a technology company that offers an application-based platform designed to enhance the airline industry's revenue management and customer experience. The company's innovative platform facilitates live bidding for flight seat upgrades, allowing passengers to participate in real-time auctions for premium flight experiences. By creating a game-like environment, SeatBoost transforms the upgrade process into an engaging and straightforward experience for travelers, while simultaneously assisting airlines in maximizing ancillary revenue opportunities. Through its unique approach, SeatBoost aims to improve overall satisfaction for both airlines and their customers.
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems aimed at transforming short-haul commercial aviation. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia is dedicated to eliminating aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company's innovative powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system, allowing for retrofitting of existing aircraft and facilitating the adoption of sustainable aviation practices. By emphasizing scalable technologies, ZeroAvia seeks to partner with various stakeholders in the aviation industry to provide cleaner, more efficient flight options, thereby reducing costs and carbon dioxide emissions associated with air travel.
i6 Group Limited is a company that specializes in providing innovative data and software solutions tailored for the energy, aviation, defense, and transportation sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Europe, Canada, and the United States, i6 Group develops a range of platforms designed to enhance the aircraft refueling process. Its flagship offerings include Fusion6, an integrated refueling management platform that addresses various operational needs; Synthesis6, a comprehensive airline fuel management service that streamlines critical processes such as forecasting and invoicing; and eHandshake, a mobile application that facilitates pilot interaction with fuel orders prior to departure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including airlines, airports, fuel managers, and logistics providers, leveraging modern technology to optimize fuel operations, reduce costs, and promote efficiency across the industry.
Air Europa
Acquisition in 2019
Air Europa is a Spanish airline that provides air transportation services. The company operates an online platform that allows users to book flights within Spain, as well as to various destinations across Europe and North Africa. By offering a range of travel options, Air Europa facilitates convenient travel for customers looking to connect between cities both domestically and internationally.
Zamna is an award-winning VC-backed software company building GDPR compliant identity platforms for the aviation industry. Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport thus positively impacting both passenger experience and security and facilitation. Recognised by airlines, technology experts and investors as playing an integral part in the future of identity management within airlines, Zamna addresses the conflicting challenges posed by ever increasing numbers of airline passengers (estimated as 4.4 billion in 2018), growing privacy regulations, demand for better customer experience and increased security.
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Post in 2019
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a low-cost airline based in Fornebu, Norway, founded in 1993. It operates scheduled and charter services both domestically and internationally, covering approximately 500 routes to over 150 destinations across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia. As of the end of 2019, the company managed a fleet of 156 aircraft, with a combination of owned and leased planes. Norwegian is recognized as Europe's third-largest low-cost airline and the sixth largest globally, having carried more than 33 million passengers in 2017 alone. The airline focuses on providing affordable air travel while maintaining quality service and operational efficiency. In addition to passenger services, Norwegian engages in aircraft financing, leasing, cargo activities, and ground handling services, further enhancing its operational capabilities.
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Post in 2018
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a low-cost airline based in Fornebu, Norway, founded in 1993. It operates scheduled and charter services both domestically and internationally, covering approximately 500 routes to over 150 destinations across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia. As of the end of 2019, the company managed a fleet of 156 aircraft, with a combination of owned and leased planes. Norwegian is recognized as Europe's third-largest low-cost airline and the sixth largest globally, having carried more than 33 million passengers in 2017 alone. The airline focuses on providing affordable air travel while maintaining quality service and operational efficiency. In addition to passenger services, Norwegian engages in aircraft financing, leasing, cargo activities, and ground handling services, further enhancing its operational capabilities.
Volantio
Seed Round in 2018
Volantio Inc. is a technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in software solutions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and revenue optimization for airlines. Founded in 2008, Volantio offers a suite of products, including the SmartAlerts platform, which allows travel suppliers to engage with potential customers who are browsing but not yet ready to book. The company also provides PriceStream for AdWords, which integrates dynamic pricing and availability into advertising campaigns, and PriceStream for retargeting, which utilizes customer browsing data to create targeted advertisements. Volantio's solutions focus on maximizing unit revenues, improving capacity utilization, and enhancing the overall travel experience by enabling airlines to dynamically re-accommodate passengers and providing them with greater predictability and control over their journeys. The company serves several major airlines worldwide, leveraging automated, mobile-based, and machine learning-driven technology to optimize operations and customer satisfaction.
Niki Aviation GmbH
Acquisition in 2017
NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH, the existing fleet of Airbus and the number of destinations are growing steadily. At the end of 2011, Niki Lauda divested its majority in NIKI to its former co-shareholder airberlin. However, NIKI remained an independent company with its own management. The company employs about 1000 people.
Zamna is an award-winning VC-backed software company building GDPR compliant identity platforms for the aviation industry. Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport thus positively impacting both passenger experience and security and facilitation. Recognised by airlines, technology experts and investors as playing an integral part in the future of identity management within airlines, Zamna addresses the conflicting challenges posed by ever increasing numbers of airline passengers (estimated as 4.4 billion in 2018), growing privacy regulations, demand for better customer experience and increased security.
British Midland
Acquisition in 2012
British Midland Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates airlines. The company operates its flights over a network of various airports in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Africa, and transatlantic to the United States and the Caribbean.
BMI Regional
Acquisition in 2011
bmi regional was originally known as Business Air, a privately owned airline. Business Air was acquired by the British Midland group in 1997. British Midland sold the business in April 2012 to IAG (British Airways), who then sold bmi regional to SAH on 1 June 2012