EMMA Systems, a Qatar-based AI-powered SaaS platform that unifies and analyzes real-time operational data across airports and airlines, has announced the successful completion of its Seed funding round led by Plus VC, with participation from two angel investors.
The new investment will be used to accelerate the development of EMMA’s platform — designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in aviation operations — and to expand its product portfolio and global footprint.
Founded by tech entrepreneur Wisam Costandi and aviation expert Mohammad Hourani, EMMA Systems was created to address critical operational challenges in aviation and shift airport operations from reactive approaches to proactive management. The platform integrates multiple operational stakeholders into a unified interface, leveraging AI to reduce delays, optimize resources, and increase capacity within existing infrastructure.
Wisam Costandi, Co-founder & CEO of EMMA Systems, commented:
“This investment from +VC is a major milestone for EMMA Systems. With the backing of Plus VC, a seasoned and highly respected venture capital firm in the MENA region known for its strong legacy of supporting and scaling disruptive startups, we are confident in our ability to accelerate growth and achieve both our short- and long-term objectives.”
Since its inception, EMMA has gained strong traction in the aviation ecosystem, with deployments across leading airports and airlines in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, delivering tangible improvements in operational efficiency and decision-making. The company has received multiple industry awards and established key partnerships with regulators and air traffic service providers.
Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at Plus VC, added:
“The aviation industry is facing increasingly complex challenges, and EMMA Systems is a critical fit, helping make air traffic and airport operations more intelligent, safer, and more efficient. We believe EMMA is setting a new standard for how the industry leverages technology.”
With passenger traffic on the rise and over $150 billion in planned airport infrastructure investments in the coming decades, airports are seeking innovative solutions to boost capacity and achieve sustainability goals. By deploying advanced solutions like Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), Turnaround Management Systems (TMS), and ultimately Total Airport Management (TAM), EMMA helps operators maximize existing capacity and gain real-time operational visibility.
Recognized by major airports for its ease of integration and forward-looking vision, EMMA Systems is well-positioned to redefine how the aviation industry operates, becoming a critical enabler of next-generation air travel infrastructure.
