Safran Corporate Ventures

A corporate venture capital arm of Safran SA, established in 2015. It invests in early-stage startups and innovative SMEs focused on greener aviation, connected aviation, advanced materials, industry 4.0, robotics, sensors, energy storage, and smart objects. Primarily investing in Europe and North America, with a focus on the United States, Safran Corporate Ventures prefers minority investments ranging from $1 million to $8 million.

Olivier Andriès

CEO

Pascal Bantegnie

CFO

Abdelheq Bouchekioua

Investment Director

John Todd

President and CEO

Past deals in Laser

mirSense

Series A in 2025
mirSense develops Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) and QCL-based spectrometer modules for gas analysis. Its products enable industries and defense sectors to monitor and control gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance medical treatment accuracy.

Cailabs

Series C in 2022
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Cailabs

Series B in 2019
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

Cailabs

Series A in 2017
CAILabs SAS is a French deep tech company headquartered in Rennes, specializing in the design, development, and production of photonic solutions aimed at optimizing light utilization in various applications. Established in 2013, CAILabs focuses on innovative optical components, particularly through its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology. The company provides a range of products, including mode multiplexers, light converters, and laser beam shaping solutions tailored for the telecommunications and industrial laser sectors. Its offerings are designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic networks and laser material processing, addressing critical challenges such as atmospheric turbulence and the need for efficient signal multiplexing. CAILabs aims to leverage its expertise and technological innovations to create reliable and cost-effective solutions for clients in the photonics industry.

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.
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