Taqtile

Taqtile, founded in 2011 by Dirck Schou and John Tomizuka, operates in the enterprise augmented reality (AR) market, providing a software platform designed for a deskless workforce. Initially a mobile app development agency with clients like Starbucks and AT&T, the Seattle-based company pivoted to focus on mixed reality solutions. This strategic shift led to the creation of its flagship product, Manifest, an AR-enabled platform for work instructions. The company is led by co-founder Dirck Schou as CEO and co-founder John Tomizuka as CTO. Schou brings over two decades of experience in business development within the technology sector, including involvement in two IPOs, while Tomizuka is his valued business partner of over 10 years.

The company's core offering, the Manifest platform, enables organizations to capture knowledge from expert technicians and transform it into step-by-step digital instructions. These instructions can include multimedia content, 3D models, and holographic overlays that guide frontline workers through complex maintenance, repair, and operational procedures. The platform is device-agnostic, functioning on head-mounted displays like Microsoft HoloLens and Magic Leap, as well as on tablets and web browsers. Taqtile's business model is based on a subscription-based pricing model for access to its platform. Key features include remote assistance, which connects workers with experts in real-time, and the ability to integrate with existing ERP and IoT systems to display telemetry and alerts. A recent addition, Manifest Maker, allows for the creation of work instructions with AI assistance on devices like the Apple Vision Pro and iPhone.

Taqtile serves a diverse client base across sectors such as defense, manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and utilities. Notable clients include all branches of the U.S. military, British Airways, Downer Group, and King County's wastewater treatment division. The company has secured a total of $8.56 million in funding through multiple rounds, with investors including Scout Ventures, Downer Group, Broadmark Capital, and the 5G Open Innovation Lab. These funds are being used to expand sales and marketing efforts, enhance engineering teams, and grow its global partner network which includes entities like Microsoft, Amazon AWS, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

Keywords: augmented reality, work instructions, enterprise software, deskless workforce, mixed reality, maintenance and repair, operational efficiency, knowledge transfer, skills training, remote assistance, industrial AR, defense technology, manufacturing technology, utilities software, aerospace maintenance, spatial computing, digital twin, HoloLens, Magic Leap, IoT integration