France
Cailabs is a French deep tech company founded in 2013, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of innovative photonics products for space, industry (laser machining), telecommunications, and defense. Renowned for its expertise in complex light shaping, the company holds 22 patents and has made significant contributions across various fields, including aeronautics, factory premises networks, additive manufacturing, and setting world records, such as the fiber optic throughput record for Japanese operator KDDI.
Cailabs has received recognition through numerous awards, including the EY Born Global Award for its international presence, the Pass FrenchTech prize for its exceptional annual growth of over 100%, and the DeepTech4Good Industry 4.0 award for its dedication to technological leadership. The company, which caters to a global market, is based in Rennes and has secured a total investment of €42 million since its inception. With a team of 60+ employees, its latest Series C funding of €26 million was led by investors such as Innovacom, NewSpace Capital, Starquest Capital, The European Innovation Council, Crédit Agricole Ille and Vilaine Expansion, Safran Corporate Ventures, and Definvest.
