Cailabs
Builds optical ground stations and laser communication terminals, plus optical components for directed energy weapons and rangefinders.
Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).
Round details
n/d.
Why it matters
DGA listed among customers; contract with Durri Space for three optical ground stations in Oman; NTT partnership in 2026.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
Cailabs: key questions
What does Cailabs do?
Builds optical ground stations and laser communication terminals, plus optical components for directed energy weapons and rangefinders.
Where is Cailabs based?
Cailabs is headquartered in Rennes, France. It was founded in 2013.
How much funding has Cailabs raised?
Total funding is ~$111M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: n/d.
Who are Cailabs's investors?
Notable investors include Bpifrance, NewSpace Capital, European Innovation Council.
Sources
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