United Airlines Holdings

United Airlines provides air transportation services globally, operating a comprehensive network that includes North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The airline, along with United Express, conducts an average of 5,341 flights daily to over 360 airports across six continents. It has a substantial fleet, consisting of around 791 mainline aircraft, and focuses on both passenger and cargo transport. In addition to air travel, United offers ancillary services such as fuel sales, catering, ground handling, and maintenance for third parties. The airline has made significant investments in enhancing its onboard experience, including the introduction of more flat-bed seats and extra-legroom economy seating. It was the first U.S.-based international carrier to provide satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul flights and offers extensive live television access on select aircraft. United Airlines, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also features a well-regarded frequent flyer program and employs over 85,000 staff worldwide.

Maria Deacon

Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

Scott Kirby

CEO

Oscar Munoz

Executive Chairman

11 past transactions

Cemvita

Venture Round in 2022
Cemvita employs synthetic biology to develop cost-effective solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy. The company's CO2 Utilization platform mimics photosynthesis to produce nutrients and pharmaceutics for deep space exploration and industrial chemicals and polymers for energy sustainability.

ZeroAvia

Series B in 2021
ZeroAvia provides hydrogen-electric propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation. By partnering with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia aims to revolutionize the aviation industry with cleaner, more efficient flight options.

Archer

Post in 2021
Archer Aviation Inc. is an aerospace company focused on designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Altos Hills, California, Archer aims to enhance urban mobility through sustainable air transportation. The company is developing a fully electric aircraft capable of carrying four passengers for distances of up to 60 miles at speeds reaching 150 mph, while maintaining low noise levels. Archer's mission centers on advancing the benefits of sustainable air mobility, providing a quick, safe, and cost-effective solution for urban air transportation networks. The company's team operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to its innovative approach in the aerospace sector.

Alder Fuels

Venture Round in 2021
Alder Fuels is a process technology and project development company in the advanced, low-carbon transportation fuels industry

Heart Aerospace

Series A in 2021
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Avianca Holdings

Post in 2020
Avianca Holdings SA is a Panamanian company representing integrated several airlines that operate nationally and internationally, for which acts as a holding company operation: Aerovías the Continente Americano SA (Avianca), Tampa Cargo SA incorporated in Colombia, Aerolineas Galapagos SA (AeroGal) incorporated in Ecuador, and the companies of Grupo TACA: TACA International Airlines SA, incorporated in El Salvador, Costa Rican SA (LACSA) Airlines established in Costa Rica, Transmerican Airlines SA incorporated in Peru, National Air Services SA (SANSA) . incorporated in Costa Rica, Aerotaxis The Coastal SA, incorporated in Nicaragua and Islander Investment CA de CV (ISLEÑA) incorporated in Honduras The main investments of the holding include: carriers of passengers, freight and related activities related to air transport services through which provides travel services and engineering services, maintenance and operation of specialized care other carriers.

Westwind School of Aeronautics

Acquisition in 2020
Westwind School of Aeronautics in Phoenix, Arizona, offers flexible, training and dual degree programs for future pilots. Westwind also has a special program, which comes with a promise of employment upon graduation. Westwind offers professional diploma programs that prepare professional, commercial and private pilots to fly commercial jets and small, private planes. Westwind also offers dual study programs, which allow Westwind students to earn their bachelor’s degree while attending designated colleges and universities. Full-time students who enroll in the Airline Pilot Direct Track or Flight Instructor Direct programs are guaranteed employment with Westwind upon graduation. Students also benefit from flexible scheduling plans that allow them to work and handle other obligations while attending school. Westwind offers financial assistance through veteran’s affairs. Students may also make payment arrangements through Pilot Finance. Applicants may fill out and submit their admissions application on the Westwind website.

CLEAR

Corporate Round in 2019
CLEAR, the secure identity company, uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It links identity with different information sets, including credit cards, tickets to the game, reservations, frequent flyer numbers, flight manifests, health care identification, driver's licenses, and passports. CLEAR's data security framework meets the highest standards for performance and for protecting sensitive information — FISMA High- and SAFETY Act-certified by the Department of Homeland Security. CLEAR's users are always in control of their data and do not sell user information. CLEAR was founded by Caryn Seidman-Becker and Ken Cornick in November 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

Fulcrum Bioenergy

Venture Round in 2015
Fulcrum Bioenergy converts household garbage into low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. The company aims to create a clean, low-cost, and sustainable source of domestic transportation fuel. Their approach relies on an abundant and renewable feedstock: municipal solid waste. Using a proven thermochemical process to convert municipal solid waste into ethanol, Fulcrum is leading the next generation of ethanol production. In 2007, E. James Macias and Jim McDermott established the company in Pleasanton, California.

BCKSTGR

Seed Round in 2012
The company was acquired in 2014. BCKSTGR™ was a technology platform developed for leading brands and media properties to uniquely engage and influence today's mobile and socially connected consumer. BCKSTGR delivered a toolbox of digital solutions that included online loyalty rewards, virtual currency, and gamification, that gathered data intelligence and behavioral information for use in predictive analytics and real time marketing campaigns. United MileagePlus retained a significant ownership stake in BCKSTGR and was a partner in its consumer facing (namesake) platform.

MyPoints, Inc.

Acquisition in 2001
MyPoints is a online shopping rewards program that , having helped its over 9 million members earn Points cash-back shopping rewards for over two decades. Members earn points for each purchase made from their favorite brands. Points can also be earned through surveys, watching videos and printing and redeeming coupons. Members can redeem their points for gift cards to hundreds of stores and restaurants, travel miles, Visa® Prepaid cards, or donations to select charities. Headquartered in San Francisco, MyPoints is a subsidiary of Prodege LLC. Learn more at www.mypoints.com.
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