Safran Corporate Ventures

Safran Corporate Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Safran SA, established in 2015 and headquartered in France. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups and innovative small to medium enterprises, primarily focusing on series A investments. It targets sectors such as greener aviation, autonomous technologies, passenger experience enhancements, advanced materials, and various disruptive technologies across industry 4.0, robotics, and energy storage. Safran Corporate Ventures aims to foster innovation by supporting companies that can address challenges in aerospace, defense, and security markets. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $8 million and prefers to make minority investments. It primarily operates in Europe and North America, with a notable emphasis on the United States. Through its investments, Safran Corporate Ventures offers startups access to a global network of technology experts and potential commercial partnerships with Safran's extensive range of companies.