Elaïs Capital boosts Sunaero

After discussions « over the counter », the investment fund Elaïs Capital became the first shareholder of the Sunaero group alongside the founders of the company, Bruno Comoglio, Laurent Dumortier and Thierry Regond; and Financière JPR-CAP. The arrival of Elaïs Capital took place during a « reserved capital increase ». In a second step, the capital could also be opened « to the main executives of the group ».

For Elaïs Capital, which is making its third investment on behalf of a « group of family investors made up of fifteen families of entrepreneurs », this is to help Sunaero accelerate its growth and development in Asia and United States. Hence also, an « additional line of equity financing », reserved by the new shareholder of Sunaero.

The group was born from the merger in 2005 between Helitest, which specializes in the rapid detection of leaks on aircraft using tracer gas, and Sunaero, which specializes in the rapid polymerization of aeronautical sealants. Since then, the company has established itself globally in the sector of rapid diagnostic and repair solutions on aircraft (rapid detection using helium or hydrogen, surface preparation, rapid polymerization, integrity control of wings without using fuel). , ….).

A very varied and complete range of solutions approved in the repair manuals of aircraft manufacturers and accredited by NATO. With the key time savings and savings for operators who can thus reduce the unavailability of aircraft both in AOG and scheduled maintenance situations. With this know-how, it is obvious that Sunaero wants to conquer the world.

The contribution of Elaïs Capital will therefore allow Sunaero to strengthen in China and establish itself in Australia. At the same time, growth in Europe and the Americas, « organically and through acquisitions.