Top 25 Space startups in France
May 03, 2026
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Funding: $78.6M
Kayrros develops Geospatial & AI Data Platform for data analysis, helping global energy market participants make more informed investment and environmental decisions. This data includes, for example, data on oil production, solar power plant construction, energy storage systems, wildfires, deforestation, methane emissions and more. Kayrros also provides trading houses and hedge funds with precise, data-driven decisions to navigate the growing market volatility caused by the energy transition, changing geopolitics and the AI boom. The company uses AI to process, combine, enhance and analyze data from over 20 satellite constellations. It provides clients with high-frequency, granular analytics that they can use in near real-time for decision-making or directly incorporate into their AI models.
Kayrros develops Geospatial & AI Data Platform for data analysis, helping global energy market participants make more informed investment and environmental decisions. This data includes, for example, data on oil production, solar power plant construction, energy storage systems, wildfires, deforestation, methane emissions and more. Kayrros also provides trading houses and hedge funds with precise, data-driven decisions to navigate the growing market volatility caused by the energy transition, changing geopolitics and the AI boom. The company uses AI to process, combine, enhance and analyze data from over 20 satellite constellations. It provides clients with high-frequency, granular analytics that they can use in near real-time for decision-making or directly incorporate into their AI models.
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Funding: $75.4M
Exotrail provides orbital services for small satellites, including "last mile" delivery (from payload integration to final orbit placement), satellite inspection, and end-of-life management. The company also develops flexible and powerful electric propulsion systems for satellites based on Hall-effect technology. In Exotrail's ion engine electrons emitted by the cathode are captured by a magnetic field and used to ionize the propellant, creating plasma in the discharge channel. The plasma is then accelerated to generate thrust by the electric field created between the anode and cathode. Hall-effect thrusters have been in use for decades and are installed on most large satellites. They combine the high impulse of an electric propulsion system with a very high thrust-to-power ratio.
Exotrail provides orbital services for small satellites, including "last mile" delivery (from payload integration to final orbit placement), satellite inspection, and end-of-life management. The company also develops flexible and powerful electric propulsion systems for satellites based on Hall-effect technology. In Exotrail's ion engine electrons emitted by the cathode are captured by a magnetic field and used to ionize the propellant, creating plasma in the discharge channel. The plasma is then accelerated to generate thrust by the electric field created between the anode and cathode. Hall-effect thrusters have been in use for decades and are installed on most large satellites. They combine the high impulse of an electric propulsion system with a very high thrust-to-power ratio.
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Funding: €65.1M
HyPrSpace is developing a small launch vehicle called the Orbital Baguette 1 (OB-1), capable of launching up to 235 kilograms into orbit. The company is also working on a suborbital launch vehicle - Baguette One, intended as a technology demonstrator for the OB-1. The distinctive feature of HyPrSpace rockets is their hybrid engine, which combines solid propellant (plastic) with liquid oxidizer. Several engines will power the first stage of the orbital rocket and single engine with a modified nozzle will power the second stage. The Baguette One suborbital launch is planned for 2027. The company says it will not be cheaper than SpaceX but is committed to high-quality customer service.
HyPrSpace is developing a small launch vehicle called the Orbital Baguette 1 (OB-1), capable of launching up to 235 kilograms into orbit. The company is also working on a suborbital launch vehicle - Baguette One, intended as a technology demonstrator for the OB-1. The distinctive feature of HyPrSpace rockets is their hybrid engine, which combines solid propellant (plastic) with liquid oxidizer. Several engines will power the first stage of the orbital rocket and single engine with a modified nozzle will power the second stage. The Baguette One suborbital launch is planned for 2027. The company says it will not be cheaper than SpaceX but is committed to high-quality customer service.
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Funding: €64M
Look Up Space provide space safety and security data & services of unprecedented quality, with a sovereign and secure sensor network.
Look Up Space provide space safety and security data & services of unprecedented quality, with a sovereign and secure sensor network.
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Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
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Funding: $50M
E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
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Funding: €37.9M
Latitude, formerly known as Venture Orbital Systems, is a space technology company that offers launch solution for smallsats
Latitude, formerly known as Venture Orbital Systems, is a space technology company that offers launch solution for smallsats
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Funding: €34.2M
Preligens develops advanced defense geospatial monitoring solutions using geospatial data analysis and AI.
Preligens develops advanced defense geospatial monitoring solutions using geospatial data analysis and AI.
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Funding: €30M
CLS Groupe is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions.
CLS Groupe is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions.
