Safran Corporate Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Safran, the French aerospace and defense group. It invests in early- and growth-stage companies whose technologies support Safran’s strategic domains, including aircraft propulsion, equipment and systems, interiors, defense, and space. Beyond capital, the team facilitates technical collaboration and industrial partnerships with Safran’s global businesses.
Focus areas span advanced materials and manufacturing processes (such as composites, high-temperature materials, surface treatments, and additive manufacturing), industrial digitization (sensing, software, AI, and cybersecurity), and energy and environmental technologies relevant to aerospace, including electrification and the broader energy transition. Through these strategic investments, Safran Corporate Ventures helps bring innovative technologies to market that enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability across the aerospace value chain.