Who founded Tau Systems?

Tau Systems was founded by Bjorn Manuel Hegelich, Björn Manuel Hegelich in 2021.

Who are Tau Systems's investors?

Tau Systems's investors include Quantonation, Team Global.

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.

Tau Systems

Austin, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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.

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Founders & leadership

Tau Systems was founded in 2021 by Bjorn Manuel Hegelich and Björn Manuel Hegelich.

Bjorn Manuel HegelichCo-founder

Björn Manuel HegelichFounder

Jerome PayneExecutive

Board

Lukasz Gadowski in 𝕏Board directorInvestor at Team Global

Investors · 2

QuantonationParis

Team GlobalBerlin

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$12.5MraisedApr 2025 · 7 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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 Bjorn Manuel Hegelich, Björn Manuel Hegelich in 2021.
Who are Tau Systems's investors?: Tau Systems's investors include Quantonation, Team Global.
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.