Matching positive impact and resilient returns
"TAU sees the reinvention of the apparel industry's infrastructure, from sustainable manufacturing to more inclusive brands, as one of the biggest investment opportunities over the next decade."
– Oliver Niedermaier, Chairman & CEO
At TAU, we focus on identifying high-potential manufacturers and partners that are not only poised for growth but are committed to driving systemic change in the apparel industry. We believe the next generation of sector leaders will address resource risk and consumer exclusion as core strategies, not side initiatives. Technologies that reduce water dependency, pollution, and energy use protect manufacturers from operational disruption, regulatory penalties, and rising input costs. Likewise, brands that design for underserved consumers capture loyalty, expand market share, and stand apart in a crowded landscape.
TAU invests in two main areas: transformational apparel manufacturing technologies that decouple production from environmental harm, and inclusive fashion brands that challenge outdated norms and unlock new demand. In both cases, the returns are clear—reduced risk, greater productivity, stronger margins, and lasting relevance in a changing industry. 
Inclusive Fashion Companies
The fashion industry continues to overlook a significant portion of consumers. TAU invests in brands that design for all bodies, prioritize ethical production, and unlock new demand through inclusion.
These companies aren't just responding to a market opportunity —they're building the future of fashion. TAU supports them with capital and operational guidance to help scale responsibly, improve margins, and lead with authenticity.Clean Water Tech
Water risk, including both pollution and scarcity, is disrupting apparel supply chains and driving regulatory action across manufacturing regions. TAU invests in technologies that reduce or eliminate water use and pollution, such as CO₂ dyeing, while also improving efficiency, consistency, and cost structure.
Water-efficient operations reduce production costs, meet regulatory demands, and ensure long-term supply chain resilience. TAU backs ventures across the supply chain, from machinery to the factories that operate it, transforming risk into competitive advantage. We aim to help create the factory of the future.
Investment criteria
- Revenues of approximately US $30-300M
- Demonstrated track-record of 5-10 years of operations
- EBITDA and cash-flow positive
- Actively pursuing aggressive growth and expansion
- Strong history of supplying to global brands/retailers
- Usually privately held by capable and progressive-minded owners; receptive to change
- Strong and sincere commitment to ESG
- Owners willing to work closely with a hands-on investor and open to a future IPO of liquidity event
- Capacity for expansion: e.g. available land, underutilized facilities, or M&A targets
- Pioneering new technologies, entering untapped markets, or advancing innovative business models within apparel and manufacturing.
