Portside

Portside

Cloud-based platform for business aviation operations

Overview

Portside provides a cloud-based suite of applications for business aviation operations. The core Portside Platform integrates with most aviation systems to gather real-time data and offers dashboards, reports, and automated workflows via a subscription-based cloud service that can be tailored to a flight department’s size. It differentiates itself by offering broad system integration plus modules for expenses, safety management, and flight management, and it has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions of Baldwin Safety & Compliance and Avianis. The goal is to give flight departments a single, data-driven platform to oversee operations, cut costs, and improve efficiency and safety.

About Portside

Simplify's Rating
Why Portside is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Aerospace

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$69M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Vista's 2026 investment funds AI-enabled roadmap and global go-to-market expansion.
  • AirBook One's June 2026 integration expands quoting speed for Avianis customers.
  • Clay Lacy's October 2025 selection and Solairus's ten-year contract validate enterprise demand.

What critics are saying

  • Integrated platforms fail when customers resist migrations; Vista's 2026 unification agenda slows renewals.
  • Avianis and Horizon face entrenched rivals like MySky, AMOS, TRAX, and IFS Cloud.
  • If Vista integration disappoints, Portside becomes another fragmented vertical SaaS roll-up.

What makes Portside unique

  • Vista and Insight back Portside's 2026 push to unify aviation software.
  • Portside serves 1,300 enterprise customers across 40 countries with integrated aviation workflows.
  • Horizon, Avianis, Baldwin, and LeaseWorks create a broader aviation operating system.

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Funding

Total Funding

$69M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Fully remote work

Opportunities for professional development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Associated Press
Sep 8th, 2026
Portside appoints four senior leaders following Vista Equity Partners investment

Portside, a provider of AI-enabled cloud-based software for global aviation, has announced four leadership appointments to support its next phase of growth. David Kim joins as chief product officer, Roman Mogylatov has been promoted to chief technology officer, Jon Ingram joins as chief financial officer, and Alexandra Davis becomes director of strategic programs and chief of staff. The appointments follow Vista Equity Partners' investment in Portside and Brandon Holden's appointment as CEO. The leadership team will focus on unifying Portside's aviation software into a single platform, advancing AI capabilities, and expanding global market reach. Portside serves over 1,100 enterprise customers worldwide with more than 235 professionals across business aviation, government operators, commercial airlines, and aircraft leasing sectors.

FinancialContent
Mar 5th, 2026
Vista Equity Partners deepens investment in Portside, appoints Brandon Holden as CEO

Portside, a cloud-based aviation software provider, has announced a new investment from Vista Equity Partners and appointed Brandon Holden as chief executive officer. Vista, which made its initial investment in 2024, will accelerate platform integration and AI development. Insight Partners remains a significant shareholder. Holden brings over 20 years of experience leading high-growth businesses, most recently as CEO of Eptura. He succeeds co-founder Alek Vernitsky, who will continue as strategic adviser and board member. Portside serves over 1,300 enterprise customers globally across business aviation, commercial airlines and aircraft leasing. The company employs more than 330 professionals across 40 countries. The investment will support expansion of its Horizon flight management system and go-to-market capabilities. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

EIN News
Feb 24th, 2025
Portside Inc. Launches Horizon: The Ultimate Cloud-Based Solution for Business Aviation Management

Portside Inc. launches Horizon: the ultimate cloud-based solution for business aviation management.

Business Wire
Aug 17th, 2024
LeaseWorks and Portside Join Forces

LeaseWorks®, a leading provider of innovative software and digital solutions for the aviation industry, announced that it had been acquired by Portsid

Business Wire
May 31st, 2024
Portside Announces Strategic Growth Investment Led by Vista Equity Partners

Portside, a premier provider of modern software solutions for the business aviation industry, today announced a strategic growth investment led by Vis

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