# Media Lario International

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/media-lario-international

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Lecco, Italy
- Website: www.media-lario.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 27, 2004)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Media Lario International is a specialized provider of high-precision optics and optical systems for aerospace applications, focusing on advanced technologies for earth observation and space exploration.Founded in 1993 in Lecco, Italy, Media Lario International designs and manufactures optical systems tailored for space missions. The company has raised EUR 12.000 mn through a Series A funding round led by Intel Capital, PolyTechnos Venture-Partners, Quan Ventures, TLcom Capital, Vision Capital (US), and ePlanet Capital, with the most recent deal dated February 27, 2004. The CEO of Media Lario is Jeff Lyons.Media Lario specializes in high-precision optics and optical systems, leveraging proprietary manufacturing processes honed over three decades. The company offers advanced optical systems for Earth observation and space telescopes, including high-precision glass and metallic mirrors, and curved mirrored panels. These products cater to rigorous demands in space missions, ensuring reliability for applications such as satellite imaging and optical communications. Clients include NASA, the European Space Agency, and major aerospace corporations like Airbus Defence and Space and Leonardo, with market reach extending across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.In 2023, Media Lario reported a revenue of EUR 2,660,066.30 and an EBITDA of EUR 1,079,234.20, primarily generated from business-to-business transactions with governmental space agencies and aerospace industry partners. Their revenue model revolves around designing and manufacturing custom optical systems to meet specific project needs.Media Lario plans to expand its product offerings with new optical solutions designed for upcoming space missions, targeting a launch in the next two years. The company is also exploring market expansion into Asia-Pacific regions by 2025 to tap into growing demand for advanced space technologies. Recent funding from the Series A round will support these initiatives, facilitating research and development efforts to enhance their product portfolio.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 27, 2004, $15M — Intel Capital, Vision Capital (US), PolyTechnos Venture-Partners, ePlanet Capital, TLcom Capital, Quan Ventures

## Investors

- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A
- Vision Capital (US) (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vision-capital-us) — Series A
- PolyTechnos Venture-Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polytechnos-venture-partners) — Series A
- ePlanet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eplanet-capital) — Series A
- TLcom Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tlcom-capital) — Series A
- Quan Ventures — Series A