# Tao Engineering

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/tao-engineering

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: www.tao-eng.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $0.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 8, 2018)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Japan, Tao Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of custom machinery, focusing on sustainable energy and waste management solutions.Tao Engineering Inc. was founded in 2001 in Japan, focusing on innovative machinery design and manufacturing. In August 2018, the company raised JPY 25 million in Series A funding from 77 Capital. The firm has completed one deal to date, with a current valuation of JPY 76.471 million.Tao Engineering Inc specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of custom machinery tailored to meet specific client needs. Their core offerings include biomass hydrogen power plants, liquid feed heating systems for livestock, low-temperature pyrolysis furnaces, and waste plastic oil conversion systems. These solutions aim to enhance efficiency in waste management and agricultural processes, with a focus on sustainability. Their client base primarily consists of businesses in the agricultural, energy, and waste management sectors, especially in Japan and potentially expanding to Southeast Asia.Tao Engineering Inc operates on a B2B transaction model, collaborating with enterprises seeking innovative machinery solutions. The company's revenue structure is based on direct sales of machinery and ongoing maintenance services. Clients typically engage in customized agreements that involve the design and installation of specific machinery, followed by service contracts for maintenance and support. The flagship products, such as the biomass hydrogen power plant and the waste plastic oil conversion system, are crucial to the company's portfolio, appealing to clients focused on sustainability and efficiency.Tao Engineering plans to leverage its recent Series A funding, raised in August 2018, to support the development of new products and services. The company aims to introduce innovative machinery solutions designed for sustainable energy production and waste management by 2022. Additionally, there are plans to expand into Southeast Asian markets, where demand for sustainable technology is increasing, enhancing their reach and client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 8, 2018, $0.2M — 77 Capital

## Investors

- 77 Capital — Series A