Founded in 2019 in Nantes, France, Eclore Actuators produces protective bellows for industrial robots that are five times more durable than conventional covers, lasting up to a year instead of the typical two months. The durability comes from a proprietary manufacturing process that forms the folds from a single continuous piece, eliminating glued or welded joints that usually constitute weak points. The 11-person startup recently moved into a 700 m² factory on the outskirts of Nantes to scale production. Eclore targets two complementary industrial markets: retrofitting robots already in service for quick, near-term sales, and supplying SCARA and other robot manufacturers for long-term, recurring revenue; it has already secured a series-production contract with Swiss manufacturer Stäubli and is negotiating with multiple Japanese robotics giants. Beyond industry, the company is prototyping its membrane technology as a directional “airbag” to eject drones or payloads for defense applications, with commercialization expected in about two years. Management expects industrial sales to account for more than 80 % of revenue over the next five years, while the fresh capital will fund increased production capacity and international commercial expansion, particularly in Japan.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Feb 2026