Assaia finalises $26.6m Series B round to scale aviation technology

As traffic volume surpasses pre-pandemic levels, human resources remain limited and operational margins tighten, airports and airlines are prioritizing intelligent automation to improve resilience and increase efficiency. Assaia deloped and commercialized an AI platform designed to optimize the commercial aircraft turnaround process by providing real-time visibility and automation across apron operations. This solution addresses the challenges in the aviation industry by shortening turnaround times and enabling better planning across air-side operations.

The technology is already deployed at several major international hubs including New York JFK, London Heathrow, Dubai International and Toronto Pearson, helping reduce delays, improve on-time performance and enhance gate utilization.

European investment firm Armira Growth led Assaia’s recent $26.6 million series B round. Existing investors also extended their commitment, providing the company with fresh resources to continue to scale its AI platform globally and launch new solutions to further improve airport, airline and ground handler efficiency.

A portion of the new funding will support the launch of a next generation StandManager, a planning module that uses AI to optimize gate and stand assignments before aircrafts land. This system enables more efficient gate usage and improves operational predictability within congested and high-volume environments.

Christiaan Hen, CEO of Assaia, commented: “This investment signals a new phase of growth for Assaia, as airports and airlines increasingly looks to AI for solutions to mounting operational challenges. With Armira’s backing, we are accelerating the rollout of new technologies and expanding our footprint to deliver measurable value in some of the world’s most complex airport environments.”

Armira has a strong track record of scaling high-growth technology businesses. In addition to capital, Armira brings deep operational expertise and a network of more than 100 industry advisors, who will support Assaia’s long-term business objectives. “Armira’s expertise supporting high-growth technology businesses will be a major asset as we continue to advance, ensuring that we are well positioned to take the next step forward. With Armira’s support, we can now strengthen existing results, accelerate adoption in key markets such as the U.S., and continue developing the tools the industry needs to improve performance while also reducing operational risk”, added Hen.

(Press release/RAN)
Image: Members from Assaia and Armira Growth: Max Berkemeier, Tessa Bottenschein, Matt Keehan, Christiaan Hen, Anna Schulte and Christian Figge