Latour Capital & Bpifrance take majority stake in Cerbair

Latour Capital has acquired a majority stake in Cerbair through the first investment made by its Emergence Defense fund, launched at the beginning of 2026 to support the growth of strategic companies in the French and European defense sectors. Bpifrance is also participating in the transaction as a minority investor through the Defense Innovation Fund. The deal follows a competitive process that attracted several specialized investors in the defense and critical technologies sectors, resulting in a complete restructuring of Cerbair's capital with the exit of its historical investors, including several business angels who had been involved since the company's early stages. MBDA, a defense group that has been a shareholder since 2018, will retain a minority stake. The investment is based on a strong conviction in the potential of the anti-drone market, driven by the increasing use of civilian and military drones, the evolution of modern conflicts, and the growing regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive infrastructure. Cerbair has experienced a highly favorable dynamic, with annual growth of nearly 30% over the past four years and a commercial presence in around 30 countries. The new shareholders aim to accelerate the company's technological development, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence applied to threat detection, advanced jamming systems, and interception solutions. The project also includes strengthening the group's commercial capabilities in France and internationally, as well as exploring external growth opportunities to expand its technological portfolio and geographical presence.