Cockpit Innovation

An airline venture hub and corporate investment arm of EL AL Israel Airlines, investing in aviation startups for digitalization.

Corporate VC Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2015
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Pre-Seed, Seed, B Round, A Round

About

Cockpit Innovation is a Tel Aviv, Israel-based corporate venture hub that invests in and partners with early-stage startups developing digital solutions for the aviation and travel industries. Operating as the corporate investment arm of El Al Israel Airlines, the firm focuses on technologies involving artificial intelligence, big data, communications, and financial technology. Established in 2015, Cockpit Innovation aims to enhance innovation and invest in early-stage entrepreneurs with disruptive technologies in the fields of Aviation and Air Travel. They provide professional expertise, real-life actionable data, potential beta sites, initial funding, and global connections to support startups.

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No portfolio companies in this dataset yet.

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Media & Entertainment Technologies2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1
Retail Platforms1

Q&A

What is Cockpit Innovation's primary focus as an investor?
Cockpit Innovation operates as an open innovation hub, providing venture investments and fostering collaborations for entrepreneurs in the Aviation and Travel sectors.
Which investment stages does Cockpit Innovation typically participate in?
Cockpit Innovation invests across Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, and B Round stages.
Can you name some of Cockpit Innovation's notable portfolio companies?
Cockpit Innovation's portfolio includes companies like Aleph Farms, which focuses on cellular agriculture technology, and BeetleSat, which is developing a.
What was a significant exit for Cockpit Innovation in 2025?
In October 2025, Cockpit Innovation saw an exit with Navan, a corporate travel and expense management company, which went public on NASDAQ with a valuation of $6.2 billion.
Which portfolio company did Cockpit Innovation exit via acquisition in May 2022?
In May 2022, Cockpit Innovation exited AeroCRS, a cloud-based airline reservation system, which was acquired by 777 Partners.
What was Cockpit Innovation's most recent acquisition exit prior to 2025?
In June 2022, Cockpit Innovation exited Routier, a company providing engagement and operations solutions for the hospitality industry, through its acquisition by accessiBe.
What is the geographic focus of Cockpit Innovation?
Cockpit Innovation is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Who is the CEO of Cockpit Innovation?
Oz Eliav serves as the CEO of Cockpit Innovation.
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