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TactoTek

Consumer Electronics · Oulu, Finland · Founded 2011

Developing, industrializing, and commercializing IMSE technology that transforms the way electronics are designed and built MoreLess

TactoTek is a pioneering company in the field of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE). This technology integrates electronic functions directly into 3D plastic structures, making products lighter, thinner, and more efficient. TactoTek primarily serves clients in the automotive and electronics industries, providing innovative solutions that enhance design and functionality while reducing weight and complexity.

The company operates in the global market, targeting manufacturers and designers who seek to differentiate their products through advanced technology. TactoTek's business model revolves around licensing its IMSE technology to manufacturers, enabling them to produce smart surfaces and integrated electronic components. This model allows TactoTek to generate revenue through licensing fees and royalties from the mass production of IMSE-enabled products.

TactoTek's clients include major automotive companies like Geely, which uses IMSE technology for seat control units and other integrated structures. The company has also collaborated with Covestro to showcase smart surfaces at CES 2022, highlighting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. TactoTek's technology has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the CES Innovation Award, underscoring its impact on the industry.

In addition to automotive applications, TactoTek's IMSE technology is used in home appliances and other consumer electronics, offering brand differentiation and cost efficiency. The company's focus on sustainability is evident in its efforts to improve industrial resource usage and reduce energy consumption.

Overall, TactoTek stands out for its ability to combine aesthetics with functionality, providing seamless, easy-to-clean surfaces that are both beautiful and practical. The company's innovative approach and strategic partnerships position it well for continued growth in the rapidly evolving market for smart, integrated electronic solutions.

Keywords: IMSE, TactoTek, automotive, electronics, smart surfaces, lightweight, integrated structures, licensing, innovation, sustainability.

Company overview

TactoTek company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Oulu, Finland
Employees
85
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
81.2
client focusb2btechnologyHardwaretechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelManufacturingsectorProduct DevelopmentsectorSpinoutsectorSustainable Development GoalssectorEngineering SolutionssectorElectronicssectorIndustrial TechnologysectorSimulation TechsectorManufacturing TechsectorClimate TechsectorNordic Rising Star 2022

Valuation & funding

TactoTek funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2025 $5.2M $300M Kyocera
LATE VCOther financing Nov 2024 $60M $240M Conor Venture Partners · Ingman Group · Elo · Cornes Technologies
DEBTDebt Sep 2021 $17M European Investment Bank
SERIES COther financing Feb 2020 $25M $101M Cornes Technologies · 3M Ventures · Repsol Energy Ventures · Valeado
GRANTOther financing Feb 2018 $0 Business Finland · ELY Centre
DEBTDebt Feb 2018 Nordea Bank
SERIES BOther financing Feb 2018 Conor Venture Partners · Forvia · Ascend Capital Partners · OPmobility
EARLY VCOther financing Dec 2017 Ascend Capital Partners
EARLY VCOther financing Feb 2017 VTT Ventures · Conor Venture Partners · Forvia · Shenzhen Leaguer Venture Capital
GRANTOther financing Mar 2016 European Innovation Council
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMargin
2026 $981K 0% −$6.5M -662.8%
2025 $981K 0% −$6.5M -662.8%
2024 $981K -47.6% −$6.5M -662.8%
2023 $1.9M +74.3% −$6.5M -347%
2022 $1.1M -44.7% −$6.5M -604.8%
2021 $1.9M +14.8% −$6.5M -334.4%
2020 $1.7M −$6.7M -398.4%
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Growth signals

TactoTek website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for TactoTek is 2.4K monthly website visits, down 45.5% over the last three months. TactoTek's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.4K 3-month web change-45.5% 1-year team growth0%
Monthly website visits124 observations · Feb 2016–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

TactoTek compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

TactoTek's talent

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Team profiled 13 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

31 investors on TactoTek's cap table

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Seed 5 investors entered at this stage
VTT Ventures
Business Finland
Conor Venture Partners
VNT Management
European Innovation Council
Series A 14 investors entered at this stage
Finnvera Venture Capital
ELY Centre
Jouni Vaarala
Samuli Korhonen
Nick Maloney
Olli Mustonen
Mikko Kuitunen
Shenzhen Leaguer Venture Capital
Nordea Bank
Innovestor
Forvia
Ascend Capital Partners
OPmobility
Nanogate
Series B+ 12 investors entered at this stage
Nordic Option
Cornes Technologies
3M Ventures
Repsol Energy Ventures
Valeado
European Investment Bank
Nidoco group
Ingman Group
Elo
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
3M
Kyocera

Global footprint

Where TactoTek has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇫🇮 Finland75.4%
🇩🇪 Germany9.2%
🇺🇸 United States6.2%
🇯🇵 Japan3.1%
🇸🇬 Singapore1.5%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about TactoTek

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