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Kilsar raises $3.7M in a Seed round led by Lightbank and Cotulla Capital to enhance its AI-powered Orion platform for aviation maintenance training.

PRIVATEJul 17, 202511 months ago

Amount Raised

$3.7 Million

Round Type

seed

Virginia BeachInformation TechnologySoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

ScalewolfTechstarsCotulla CapitalLightbank

Description

Kilsar, a dual-use AI software company, has announced its $3.7 million Seed round led by Lightbank and Cotulla Capital. The funding will help expand Kilsar's teams and develop its AI assistant for aviation maintenance training. A strategic partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) has also been unveiled. This partnership aims to address the crisis in aviation maintenance training and workforce readiness.

Company Information

Company

Kilsar

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

About

Kilsar is a dual-use AI software company that specializes in tribal knowledge capture and maintenance training. The company's AI-powered Orion platform captures expert insights from veteran technicians and transforms complex maintenance procedures into interactive digital workflows. Kilsar aims to address the urgent challenges in the aviation maintenance industry and broader skilled trades sector by modernizing training operations. Their mission focuses on preserving and scaling knowledge traditionally held by retiring technicians to prepare the next generation for industry demands.

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