Exotrail
Exotrail builds propulsion systems and software for small satellites, enabling orbital transfers and mission operations. The French space tech company has raised $75M, including a Series B in February 2023, and employs 213 people.
The growth story
Exotrail grew from 52 to 213 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $75M along the way, most recently a Series B in February 2023.
About
Exotrail develops hardware and software for satellite mobility, including propulsion systems, mission simulation tools, and orbital transfer vehicles. Its products are used by satellite operators for telecommunications, Earth observation, and space exploration missions.
The company has grown rapidly since its 2015 founding, securing over $75M in funding from investors including Bpifrance and 360 Capital. Its workforce draws heavily from France's aerospace sector, with Airbus and Thales being top talent sources.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Exotrail's largest function, accounting for 49 of its 213 employees. The company is led by a team with deep aerospace expertise, though specific leadership details are not provided.
The Exotrail org chart
Jean-Luc Maria (CEO - Cofounder) leads 60 mapped leaders with 6 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 93 (+35% YoY), Information Technology 25 (+25% YoY), Operations 17 (+13% YoY), Business Development 12 (-8% YoY), Program and Project Management 11 (-21% YoY), Quality Assurance 10 (+25% YoY).
Talent flow
Exotrail recruits heavily from France's aerospace industry, with Airbus Defence and Space and Thales being its top sources of hires. Employees typically stay for a median of 2 years before moving on, often to other space companies like Safran and the European Space Agency.
Most common previous employers of Exotrail staff: Airbus Defence and Space (16), Thales (15), Safran (12), Thales Alenia Space (11), Airbus (7), ArianeGroup (7). Former Exotrail employees most often moved to Centre National d'Études Spatiales (4), Safran (4), The Exploration Company (3), MaiaSpace (3), OHB SE (3), European Space Agency - ESA (3).
Alumni worth knowing
The Exotrail mafia
Exotrail alumni have founded at least 10 companies, including Armor Arsenal and Exotrail US. These startups focus on areas like aerospace engineering and automation, with several employing 4-6 people.
10Jean-Baptiste Lefevre, was Lead Fluid Systems Engineer - AIT specialist until 2021Brian Holt, was Director, U.S. Gov Business Development & Partnerships until 2024Nicolas Bourliatoux, was Space Mechanics and Software Engineer Intern until 2022Tyler Browder, was Chief Executive Officer - Exotrail US until 2024Karim El Ali, was Cathode Designer until 2022Marcin K., was Systems Engineer until 2025
Alexandre Gol i Mestre, was Satellite Operations Engineer until 2024
Julien Vaudolon, was Internal Projects Manager until 2026
Louis Trilles, was Security Architect and Platform Engineer until 2025Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 35% direct, 47% search, 13% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Exotrail: Project Management (90), English (86), Python (Programming Language) (63), Microsoft Office (63), MATLAB (63), Engineering (56), Teamwork (56), Aerospace (47).
Where the team actually sits
Exotrail people are concentrated in Île-de-France, France (55), Occitanie, France (43), Greater Paris Metropolitan Region (23), France (21).
Search footprint
Exotrail attracts about 119 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $0K a month if bought through ads. It gained 16 ranking keywords and lost 14 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.00 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.00 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.20 / 5
Frequently asked
Exotrail has 213 employees as of September 2026.
Exotrail has raised $75M in total, most recently a Series B round in February 2023.
Exotrail was founded in 2015 by Paul Lascombes.
Jean-Luc Maria (CEO - Cofounder) sits at the top of Exotrail's reporting structure, with 6 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Exotrail staff are Airbus Defence and Space (16 people), Thales (15 people), Safran (12 people).
Former Exotrail employees most often move to Centre National d'Études Spatiales (4), Safran (4), The Exploration Company (3).
At least 10 companies have a founder who previously worked at Exotrail, including Armor Arsenal, Exotrail US, Iris Lab.
Exotrail attracts about 119 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $0K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Exotrail staff are Project Management, English, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, MATLAB.
Exotrail staff are concentrated in Île-de-France, France (55), Occitanie, France (43), Greater Paris Metropolitan Region (23).
Exotrail has about 93 people in Engineering, up 35% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Exotrail has about 25 people in Information Technology, up 25% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 168 current and 154 former Exotrail profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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