OUR STORY
Cockpit Innovation was the first of its kind, an airline venture arm with a mission to enhance innovation and invest in early-stage entrepreneurs with disruptive technologies in the fields of Aviation and Air Travel. Established by EL AL Israel Airlines in 2015, Cockpit Innovation gained fast traction, partnering with Jet Blue Airlines and Lufthansa Systems and, at the same time, welcoming new shareholders, Boeing Industries and Gate Group.
We have built our three main pillars around innovative products, venture creation, and strategic investments to partner globally with startups for digital transformation in the emerging era.
WHAT WE DO
SOURCING
We screen and profile solutions for identified challenges across industries
DEVELOPING
We develop industry designated and innovative solutions. By partnering with startups we build products and validate them with our ecosystem
TRAINING
We build an holistic training and educational programs to airlines and airports in cybersecurity, data science & analytics
APPLYING
We apply innovation across our network that leading to direct and meaningful business impact
INVESTING
We invest and scale promising early-stage startups developing cutting-edge solutions in the field of Aerospace and Air-Travel
MILESTONES
2015
Founded by EL AL Israel Airline and Initiation of Air-Travel Investment Fund
2016
Implemented first accelerator in partnership with JetBlue Airways
2017
Welcomed new shareholder, aircraft manufacturer, Boeing
2018
Launched special innovation program with Lufthansa Systems
2019
Welcomed new shareholder, culinary giant, gategroup
2021
Initiated Cybersecurity for Aviation program
2024
Initiated FAST PASS to PoC
MILESTONES
THE TEAM
Cockpit leverages a multidisciplinary team of individuals that bring together a wealth of experience and knowledge in strategic innovation, investment management and global growth.
Oz Eliav
CEO
Oz is the wizard of finance, innovation and aviation! Before working for Cockpit, Oz was part of the investment team at Entrée Capital, a leading VC in Israel, the United Kingdom and the U.S., and previously an Associate at PWC. His extensive experience empowers him to lead Cockpit activity for the past years and develop an extraordinary start-up portfolio successfully
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Omri Levavi
Head of Global Platform
Omri has extensive experience in driving revenue growth through strategic planning, sales, and marketing. He has been developing innovation and entrepreneurship programs in leading companies, universities, and colleges in Israel and around the world. Omri is a well-rounded leader who creates new business opportunities on strategic and tactical levels.
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Tovit Meir-Lahav
Head of Marketing & Operations
Tovit brings extensive experience in marketing and operations, having held key management roles across various industries. Previously served as Head of Operations at SOSA and Director of Operations at Alcide.io. With over a decade of experience in retail, sales, and marketing in the U.S., Tovit specializes in driving efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring seamless execution.
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