United Airlines Ventures Management LLC
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- HQ
- IL
United Airlines Ventures Management LLC backs companies that aim to redefine commercial air travel, with investments spanning aerospace, aviation infrastructure, and technology. Its portfolio includes operations software such as Assaia and Overwatch AI, aircraft developers such as JetZero and Boom Supersonic, hydrogen-electric propulsion developer ZeroAvia, and carbon capture companies such as Svante and OXCCU.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does | Historically (to 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | None |
| Sectors | Aerospace and defense | Not enough dated deals | None |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals | None |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 1 dated deal in the last 24 months.
Historical focus (through 2020), derived from historical deal data.
| Year | Deals | Top sectors |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | Crypto and Web3, Media |
| 2015 | 1 | Climate hardware, Mobility |
| 2019 | 1 | Consumer, Cybersecurity |
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, LP United Airlines Ventures backs early-stage startups with the potential to shape the future of aerospace, aviation infrastructure and technology, aiming to redefine commercial air travel. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $227.86M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- Coleen Gasiewski, Director of the General Partner of the Issuer
United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, LP (Named on Form D)
- Godfred Mensah, Director of the General Partner of the Issuer
United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, LP (Named on Form D)
04 · Recent deals
- Mar 25, 2026Navi AISeedFirmsource
05 · Latest from the firm
- InvestmentAs Drone Traffic Grows, Skypuzzler Makes the Case Against AI for Airspace SafetyUndated
- InvestmentNavi AI Emerges from Stealth with $6.7M to Make Aviation Safety Proactive — Starting in TrainingUndated
- InvestmentUnited Airlines Ventures Backs Startup Enhanced RadarUndated
- InvestmentUnited Airlines Ventures Invests in Danish Deep Tech Startup Skypuzzler to Advance the Future of Airspace ManagementUndated
06 · Sources
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/about
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/portfolio
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/news/as-drone-traffic-grows-skypuzzler-makes-the-case-against-ai-for-airspace-safety
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/news/navi-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-6-7m-to-make-aviation-safety-proactive-tarting-in-training
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/news/united-airlines-ventures-invests-in-danish-deep-tech-startup-skypuzzler-to-advance-the-future-of-airspace-management
- https://www.unitedairlinesventures.com/news/united-airlines-ventures-backs-startup-enhanced-radar
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026