Series D · Aerospace & Defense · Rennes, France · Founded 2013 · 51–200 employees
Cailabs is a deep tech photonics company that designs, manufactures, and sells innovative light-shaping solutions for space, defense, telecommunications, and industrial laser processing. Utilizing its patented core technology, Multi-Plane Light Conversion, the company specializes in precise laser beam shaping to mitigate atmospheric turbulence. This technology powers its turnkey optical ground stations, which establish high-capacity, resilient, and secure satellite-to-ground laser communication links. In September 2025, the company secured a €20 million Series D equity funding round as part of a larger €57 million financing package.