Expliseat, leader in ultra-lightweight aviation seats, secured €36 million in funding to enhance production, expand its product range, and support international growth.

Company Overview

Expliseat, a pioneer in the design of ultra-lightweight transportation seats, has recently announced a record funding round of €36 million, marking the largest capital increase in its history. This funding round was led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation and the SPI Fund (Sociétés de Projets Industriels), managed on behalf of the French State by Bpifrance as part of the France 2030 initiative, with participation from Supernova Invest and Swen Capital. Existing investors, including BNP Paribas Développement, GO Capital, and NCI, have also reaffirmed their commitment to the company. Following the opening of its first assembly plant in Angers, Expliseat currently boasts a backlog of approximately €50 million, reinforcing its position as the global leader in ultra-lightweight technologies.

Founded in 2011, Expliseat has transformed the mobility industry by creating the world's lightest airplane seat. Through strategic investments in research and development, Expliseat has developed a unique technology protected by over 100 patents, enabling a reduction in aircraft weight and CO2 emissions per passenger by up to 6%.

Industry Overview in France

Expliseat operates within the aerospace industry, which is one of the most critical sectors in France. The French aerospace market is characterized by its innovation and technological advancement, with the