TaoWeave announced its entry into the Physical AI market through an investment in Manako Labs and a preferred commercialization partnership covering North America. The move represents TaoWeave’s first operating investment in artificial intelligence and broadens the company’s strategy beyond digital asset treasury activities into AI deployment, commercialization, and recurring operating revenue.
Under the agreement, TaoWeave invested $1 million in Manako Labs and will participate in revenue generated through licensing agreements. The partnership combines equity ownership, commercialization rights, and revenue-sharing opportunities, positioning TaoWeave to capitalize on the growing adoption of Physical AI technologies.
Physical AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that operate in real-world environments such as factories, warehouses, transportation networks, and infrastructure facilities. Manako’s platform converts data from existing camera networks into actionable intelligence, enabling organizations to monitor operations, identify issues, coordinate responses, and automate workflows without requiring additional hardware investments.
According to the company, the Physical AI market was valued at approximately $82 billion in 2025 and could approach $1 trillion by 2033, creating a significant opportunity for enterprise AI adoption.
The investment also marks TaoWeave’s continued expansion within the Bittensor ecosystem. Manako operates Score (Subnet 44), one of the leading subnets in the decentralized AI network. TaoWeave said the partnership supports its strategy of identifying, investing in, and commercializing emerging AI technologies.
Manako recently gained industry recognition by winning first place at the Start In Block startup competition during Paris Blockchain Week, where it was selected from more than 1,000 applicants worldwide.
In addition to commercialization rights and revenue participation, the agreement provides TaoWeave with a pathway to develop proprietary AI infrastructure within the broader Bittensor ecosystem. The company believes these capabilities will enable it to participate in the development, commercialization, and operation of Physical AI technologies as enterprise adoption accelerates.
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“Our experience in the Bittensor ecosystem has given us a unique perspective on where artificial intelligence is creating real world value. Physical AI is one of the most compelling opportunities emerging in artificial intelligence. As we spent time with the Manako team, it became clear that they had built something special. The quality of the team, strength of the platform, and the size of the opportunity made this a natural partnership for TaoWeave.”
Pete Holst, Chief Executive Officer, TaoWeave
“TaoWeave understood very early that the future of AI extends beyond software and into real-world businesses. That’s why Physical AI is becoming such an important part of enterprise AI. TaoWeave is an ideal commercialization partner to accelerate our expansion in North America, the world’s largest market for AI adoption.”
Max Sebti, Chief Executive Officer, Manako Labs
