Cailabs Secures €57 Million to Accelerate Growth and Industrial Scale-Up

Cailabs, a global leader in advanced photonics, led by Jean-François Morizur, Guillaume Labroille, Pu Jian, Sabine Mengin-Lecreulx, Hugues Gontier, and others, has secured €57 million led by the European Investment Bank (EIB), combining a €37 million financing from the EIB and a €20 million investment from Definvest and Fonds Innovation Defense (Armed Forces ministry and Bpifrance), NewSpace Capital, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, Starquest Capital, and CAIVE (Crédit Agricole Ille-et-Vilaine Expansion).

The structured financing reflects Cailabs’ growing economic maturity, supported by over 10 Optical Ground Stations (OGS) already under contract. Proceeds will fund scaling production and strengthening the supply chain, targeting up to 50 OGS annually by 2027 with a new industrial platform capable of assembling five stations in parallel. The company will expand its international footprint, building on milestones such as a larger U.S. office and major overseas contracts, while advancing its product portfolio with turnkey 100+Gbps solutions, transportable OGS, and expanded orbit options.

The funding reflects Cailabs’ strong fundamentals and investor confidence in its strategic vision, enabling the company to scale industrial capabilities and prepare for its next phase of growth.