SkySelect raises $9M to modernise aircraft parts procurement with AI
Estonian-founded SkySelect has secured $9 million in funding to revolutionize aircraft parts procurement through its AI-powered platform. This development is significant as it addresses a critical inefficiency in the aviation sector, aiming to modernize deeply entrenched legacy systems that lead to substantial financial losses. The platform's success highlights the growing adoption of specialized AI solutions in traditional industries for enhanced operational efficiency and cost reduction. SkySelect's proprietary AI technology targets the costly problem of excess aircraft parts inventory, estimated at $50 billion globally, and the $30 billion annual cost of aircraft-on-ground (AOG) incidents. By leveraging specialized AI, the platform accurately matches part requests with an extensive network of suppliers, enabling just-in-time procurement. This reduces the need for extensive safety stock and minimizes logistics, with potential shipment reductions of up to 30 percent, contributing to more sustainable operations. The funding round, co-led by Verb Ventures and RockCreek, with participation from SmartCap Green Fund (backed by EU NextGenerationEU) and existing investors, will bolster SkySelect's AI sourcing and optimization tools. This will further enhance the operational resilience and predictability of supply chains for airlines and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations. The investment signals strong confidence in SkySelect's early-mover advantage and its ability to transform a multi-billion dollar market, with plans to expand its team across the USA, India, and Estonia.
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