Mako Aero
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Jun 2026
Total raised
- $24M
Investors
- 17
About Mako Aero
Founded in 2016 and based in New South Wales, Australia, Mako Aero, formerly known as Microtau Pty Ltd. operates as a manufacturer of 3D printers capable of producing ultraviolet-curable coatings and other microstructures. The company was founded by its CEO, Henry Bilinsky. The company develops an approach to reducing drag and enhancing material properties, including anti-fouling, anti-bacterial, and hydrophobic effects, by printing microscopic patterns inspired by natural surfaces. The firm’s technology includes the Direct Contactless Microfabrication (DCM) process, a cutting-edge method that uses light to print these microscopic patterns. Microtau employs Ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings in various industries, such as aerospace, shipping, and energy. MicroTau's flagship product revolves around printing riblet surfaces, inspired by the skin of sharks, that reduce drag by up to 10%, offering a profound impact on industries reliant on fuel efficiency. The firm's expertise allows them to customize riblet designs to suit specific drag reduction applications, potentially saving the commercial aviation and shipping industries fuel costs and significantly curbing CO2 emissions. The company partners with The University of Sydney, Bionic Surface Technologies, Titan Robotics, and Joanneum Research, among others, to expand the application of their microfabrication solutions.
Who invested in Mako Aero
17 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Mako Aero?
Mako Aero has 17 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Mako Aero raised?
Mako Aero has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Mako Aero last raise money?
Mako Aero's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jun 2026.
What does Mako Aero do?
Founded in 2016 and based in New South Wales, Australia, Mako Aero, formerly known as Microtau Pty Ltd.
Where is Mako Aero headquartered?
Mako Aero is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Which VCs invest in companies like Mako Aero?
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