Orasio: A Strategic-Technological Analysis for European Autonomy
Europe’s drive for technological sovereignty has given rise to a new breed of defense startups – and Orasio is a prime example. Headquartered in Paris, Orasio is tackling one of the continent’s critical capability gaps: intelligent video surveillance built entirely on European terms. Founded by Florian Fournier – a veteran of the French tech scene – alongside AI expert Arnaud Delaunay and former government advisor Fabio Gennari, the company is translating Europe’s strategic autonomy ambitions into cutting-edge software. Orasio’s AI platform can spot threats as diverse as a weapon in a crowd or the start of a fire, all while respecting strict EU data privacy rules. Backed by venture funds from France, Germany and Poland, Orasio has rapidly gained support as “Europe’s answer to foreign-dominated video surveillance platforms”. This introduction sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of how Orasio’s technology and strategy align with European defense needs – and why its success could strengthen Europe’s hand in an era of contested innovation.