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Sodero, a private equity firm based in Western France, announces a minority stake in Coraxes, a Breton specialist in precision engineering, alongside the management team and CITA. This transaction aims to support a new stage in Coraxes’ development, as the company positions itself as a leading player in a sector undergoing consolidation.

A long-standing industrial player in promising sectors

Founded 50 years ago and based in Plancoët (Côtes-d’Armor), Coraxes has established itself as a recognized player in high value-added precision engineering. The company designs a wide range of small technical components, individually or in series, for the defense, aerospace, space, and nuclear sectors. It also offers a complete range of machining-related services. ISO 9001 certified since 2003, it has earned the trust of major contractors such as Leach International, Galileo, the CEA, and OneWeb, thanks to the rigor of its processes.

Supported by a team of 30 highly qualified employees and equipped with a robotic fleet of around thirty machines, the company produces nearly 300,000 parts per year thanks to its proven expertise and agile industrial organization. Led by Rodolphe Henry since 2020, Coraxes forecasts revenues of nearly €5 million in 2025, with more than 25% generated in the defense sector.

A transaction to capture market momentum

Demand for industrial mechanics in the aerospace, defense, and nuclear sectors is on the rise. In Brittany, the defense market accounts for 30,000 industrial jobs spread across 400 companies. The company aims to position itself in this fragmented market, which has high barriers to entry, particularly due to the investments required.

With this transaction, Coraxes secures additional financing to support growth, strengthen its industrial resources, particularly through the acquisition of new production equipment, and pursue an external growth strategy starting in 2026. Sodero is taking a minority stake alongside management and CITA, which has held a stake in the company since 2020. Key executives are also acquiring a stake in the company.

The transaction was advised by Largillière Finance.

An investment aligned with Sodero’s strategy

With its strong local presence, Sodero is ideally positioned to meet the equity financing needs of growing SMEs and SMIs. Coraxes, which combines technical expertise, a strong regional footprint, and ambitious growth plans, embodies the industrial and territorial values that Sodero seeks to support. The development project led by Rodolphe Henry and his teams fits perfectly with Sodero’s investment strategy.

Jean-Claude Cobat, Investment Director at Sodero, states : “Coraxes has highly specialized expertise, recognized by leading contractors in the defense, space, aerospace, and industrial sectors. The growth of these markets and the ambition demonstrated by Rodolphe Henry and his teams convinced us to participate in Coraxes’ development.”

Rodolphe Henry, Président of Coraxes, adds : “Coraxes is a French flagship company and we work with the biggest names in the industry. Our sector is highly competitive and undergoing rapid change. The arrival of Sodero, alongside CITA, which has renewed its confidence in us, represents an opportunity to continue our growth trajectory while maintaining the same high standards and quality for our customers. Our goal is to build on our position as a leading player in a buoyant market to reach €10 million in revenue by 2030.”

Laurent Génin, Vice President at Largillière Finance, comments : “We are proud to have supported Coraxes’ management in this major new stage of its development. We know the aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries very well. Sodero, a leading regional fund, together with CITA, are ideal partners that will provide Coraxes with the resources needed to enter this new phase of external growth.”

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