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MicroTau
Defence · Sydney, Australia · Founded 2016
MicroTau’s drag-reducing surfaces reduce fuel consumption and emissions for commercial and defence aircraft MoreLess
MicroTau specializes in printing microscopic patterns inspired by nature to create surfaces that reduce drag and provide additional functional properties such as anti-fouling, anti-bacterial, and hydrophobic effects. The company primarily serves the commercial aviation and shipping industries, offering custom microfabrication solutions that can save over 10 billion dollars in fuel costs and reduce CO2 emissions by 100 million tonnes annually. MicroTau operates in the advanced manufacturing and materials science market, leveraging its unique ability to optimize riblet designs for specific drag reduction applications. The business model revolves around providing tailored microfabrication services to large-scale industrial clients, generating revenue through project-based contracts and long-term partnerships. By focusing on innovation and sustainability, MicroTau aims to bring significant efficiencies to aerospace and maritime sectors, contributing to both economic and environmental benefits.
Keywords: microfabrication, drag reduction, aviation, shipping, fuel savings, CO2 reduction, riblet designs, anti-fouling, anti-bacterial, hydrophobic.
Company overview
MicroTau company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Employees
- 5
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.1
Valuation & funding
MicroTau funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2026 | $20M | $80M | Skip Capital · Grok Ventures · IAG Ventures · Virescent Ventures | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jul 2025 | $1.6M | — | State Government of New South Wales | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Aug 2023 | $1.9M | — | Commonwealth of Australia | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $3.6M | $14M | Bill Tai · Clean Energy Finance Corporation · Bandera Capital · CEFC - Clean Energy Innovation Fund | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Sep 2020 | $19K | — | Innovation Connections | — |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Nov 2019 | Innovation Connections | — |
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 |
Growth signals
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