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Tau Systems
Austin, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
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TAU Systems is developing an X-ray laser light source built on compact particle accelerators, intended as the next-generation light source for semiconductor lithography machines. Its technology aims to fit inside existing chip fabs and print smaller chip features than current lithography light sources allow.
Founders & leadership
Tau Systems was founded in 2021 by Björn Manuel Hegelich.
Board
Investors · 5
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$12.5MraisedApr 2025 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Lukasz GadowskiDirector
- Bjorn Manuel HegelichExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Jerome PayneExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $20.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Tau Systems went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tau Systems do?
- TAU Systems is developing an X-ray laser light source built on compact particle accelerators, intended as the next-generation light source for semiconductor lithography machines. Its technology aims to fit inside existing chip fabs and print smaller chip features than current lithography light sources allow.
- Who founded Tau Systems?
- Tau Systems was founded by Björn Manuel Hegelich in 2021.
- Who are Tau Systems's investors?
- Tau Systems's investors include Alumni Ventures, Quantonation, Team Global, CerraCap Ventures, Impact Venture Capital.
- How much funding has Tau Systems raised?
- Tau Systems has disclosed $12.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Tau Systems headquartered?
- Tau Systems is headquartered in Austin, US.