Kilsar

Kilsar is a Virginia Beach-based AI software company that addresses the critical challenge of preserving and transferring institutional knowledge in maintenance-intensive industries. Its flagship product, Orion, is an AI-powered maintenance expert that uses natural language processing, predictive analytics, and contextual awareness to help organizations build standardized maintenance procedures, guided troubleshooting workflows, and training content. Kilsar serves aviation and aerospace operators, federal government agencies (including the U.S. Air Force), and commercial enterprises needing to reduce downtime and improve workforce efficiency. The platform transforms complex technical documentation and expert knowledge into structured, multimedia-enriched step-by-step workflows. Kilsar raised a $3.75M seed round in 2025 led by Lightbank, with participation from Cotulla Capital, Techstars, and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM).