Safran Group

Safran Group, established in 2005, is a French multinational specializing in aerospace, defense, and security. It designs, produces, and markets aircraft engines, defense electronics, and security solutions. The company's offerings span aircraft engines and equipment, defense systems, and security solutions. Safran Group operates through three main segments: aerospace propulsion, aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems, and aircraft interiors. It also has a corporate venture capital arm, Safran Corporate Ventures, founded in 2015, which invests in early-stage startups developing innovative technologies or business models relevant to Safran's core markets.

Olivier Andriès

CEO

Pascal Bantegnie

CFO

Abdelheq Bouchekioua

Investment Director

John Todd

President and CEO

Past deals in Defence

mirSense

Series A in 2025
mirSense SA is a French company specializing in the development and manufacturing of Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) and QCL-based spectrometer modules. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palaiseau, the company offers a range of products including uniMir, a single mode QCL for high spectral purity; multiMir, a semiconductor solution for broadband tuning; multiSense, a spectrometer module designed for gas analyzer manufacturers; and powerMir, power lasers tailored for defense and security applications. These technologies are aimed at enhancing air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring process sustainability, and improving the accuracy of medical treatments. By providing ultra-compact gas sensors with very low detection limits, mirSense supports industries and defense sectors in monitoring gas emissions, detecting hazardous substances, and analyzing biological samples with affordability and high performance.

Preligens

Acquisition in 2024
Preligens is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at enhancing operational decision-making in defense and intelligence sectors. The company focuses on automating the analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows, employing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques. By aggregating information from various multi-intelligence sources such as imagery, electromagnetic signals, and open-source data, Preligens provides its clients with strategic insights into mission-critical areas. This capability enables intelligence agencies to make informed decisions quickly and anticipate potential threats, ultimately contributing to a safer world.

Collins Aerospace - Military Global Positioning

Acquisition in 2023
Collins Aerospace develops intelligent solutions for space exploration and defense. Collins Aerospace collaborates with clients and partners to envision, design, and deliver solutions that shape the future of the industry. Collins Aerospace serves industries such as commercial aviation, business aviation, military & defense, helicopters, space, and airports.

Vyoma

Seed Round in 2023
Vyoma is a company focused on enhancing satellite safety through advanced space observation technologies. It develops a satellite-based system that monitors space debris, utilizing a proprietary fleet of satellites, software, sensors, and machine learning algorithms. By providing real-time mapping of space objects, Vyoma enables satellite operators to autonomously navigate and avoid potential collisions with debris. As the number of satellites in orbit is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, Vyoma is positioned to deliver critical infrastructure that ensures safe satellite operations, thereby addressing the growing challenges of space traffic management.

Syrlinks

Acquisition in 2022
Syrlinks is a supplier of wireless and geolocation systems specifically designed for harsh environments. The company specializes in the development of radiocommunication and radio frequency products aimed at markets such as space, safety, defense, and time frequency. With expertise in electronics, radio frequency, signal processing, software, and mechanical design, Syrlinks possesses the necessary skills to create high-value equipment. Additionally, the company operates a manufacturing facility capable of producing small series of its products. Its global satellite tracking and data collection systems are focused on studying and protecting the planet's environment, ensuring clients receive solutions characterized by high quality, reliability, and performance.

Sintermat

Seed Round in 2022
Sintermat is a powder metallurgy company that specializes in providing innovative material solutions for the metal industry and various customer application sectors. The company focuses on developing performance materials tailored for industries such as luxury goods, packaging, aeronautics, defense, and industrial tooling. Sintermat prioritizes sustainability by utilizing bio-based materials, including wood, leather, horn, husk, coffee grounds, oyster shells, snail shells, and fish scales. Through its offerings, Sintermat aims to support businesses in achieving efficient resource management and promoting recycling practices, thereby contributing to more sustainable and responsible operations in the metal industry.

Aubert & Duval

Acquisition in 2022
Aubert & Duval is a Paris-based manufacturer that specializes in metallurgical solutions, focusing on high-performance metallic materials and products. The company designs, develops, and industrializes a range of offerings, including superalloys, forgings, special steel, aluminum, titanium, and metal powders. Aubert & Duval serves various industries, notably aerospace, defense, transportation, and tooling, catering to their specific metal requirements with advanced technological expertise.

Krono-Safe

Series B in 2020
Krono-Safe is a software solutions company based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing real-time applications for safety-critical embedded systems, focusing on markets that require both safety and efficiency. These markets include transportation, industrial automation, energy, medical, military, and emerging fields like the Internet of Things. Krono-Safe provides an integrated development environment that allows users to simulate and integrate complex applications onto single- or multi-core hardware platforms, ensuring safe and efficient software systems.

Krono-Safe

Venture Round in 2015
Krono-Safe is a software solutions company based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing real-time applications for safety-critical embedded systems, focusing on markets that require both safety and efficiency. These markets include transportation, industrial automation, energy, medical, military, and emerging fields like the Internet of Things. Krono-Safe provides an integrated development environment that allows users to simulate and integrate complex applications onto single- or multi-core hardware platforms, ensuring safe and efficient software systems.

Aerospace Propulsion Products

Acquisition in 2014
Aerospace Propulsion Products B.V. specializes in the development and production of gas generators and igniters for various applications, establishing itself as a European leader in rocket engine igniters for space launchers, including the Ariane 5 and Vega. The company offers a range of igniter technologies, such as catalytic igniters for space engine systems, pyrogen igniters that utilize solid propellant for both solid and liquid rocket engines, and spark torch igniters. Additionally, Aerospace Propulsion Products is involved in the production of fast gas generators designed for dust explosion suppression and is innovating new products based on patented cool gas generator technology. The firm also provides chlorine-free solid oxidizer hydrazinium nitroformate, which enhances the performance and storage of composite propellants.

Optovac Mecânica e Optoeletrônica

Acquisition in 2012
Optovac Mecanica e Optoeletronica is a Brazilian manufacturer specializing in optronics and night vision equipment. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies for various applications, enhancing visibility and performance in low-light conditions. By leveraging its expertise in these specialized fields, Optovac aims to meet the demands of both commercial and defense sectors, contributing to the advancement of optical and electronic systems in Brazil.

Sofradir SAS

Acquisition in 2012
Sofradir SAS specializes in the development and manufacturing of infrared (IR) detectors and related equipment. The company produces both cooled and uncooled IR detectors, as well as night vision modules and hand-held thermal imaging cameras. Additionally, Sofradir offers high-performance scientific cameras and thermography solutions. Its products cater to various sectors, including defense, military, space, and industrial applications, supporting a range of uses from surveillance to scientific research.

SNPE Matériaux Energétiques

Acquisition in 2011
SNPE Materiaux Energetiques (SME) is one of the leaders specializing in the research, development, production and commercialization of high-performance energetic, pyrotechnic and composite materials for Defence, Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Building, and leisure applications.

Optics 1

Acquisition in 2009
Optics 1 is a company that specializes in optics, opto-mechanics, and electro-optics, focusing on the design, development, and production of integrated systems and subsystems for the defense sector both in the United States and internationally. Its product offerings include laser rangefinders, markers, visual augmentation systems, precision north finding and inertial navigation systems, and targeting solutions, as well as OEM custom solutions tailored to meet specific client needs. In addition to its defense-related products, Optics 1 also manufactures a variety of commercial products for the medical, biotechnology, and electronics industries, providing a diverse range of electro-optical products, systems, and sensors to its clients.

GE Homeland Protection

Acquisition in 2009
GE Security’s Homeland Protection is a provider of products and services that defend personnel and property in airports, government buildings, high-risk organizations and facilities around the globe. The business plays a key role in helping its customers protect their people, assets and communities.

Labinal - Corinth

Acquisition in 2000
Labinal - Corinth Inc. manufactures and distributes wiring harnesses and wire bundle components for commercial jetliners and military aircrafts.
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