What Tysso does

FAMETECH INC (Tysso) is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of point-of-sale (POS) and automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) hardware, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. The company designs and produces a broad catalog that includes fanless POS terminals (Venture POS VT-9616N, TP-1815P, TP-1615N, TP-9X16), 21.5-inch and 27-inch self-service kiosks (KS-5827, KS-5527, KS-5127 series), all-in-one panel PCs (PPC series), thermal receipt and label printers, barcode scanners, and magstripe card readers (MSR/CMSR/MSRD/TMSR). Products are built around Intel (N97, Alder Lake Core i3/i5/i7, Tiger Lake, Kaby Lake, Elkhart Lake, Bay Trail J1900) and ARM Rockchip RK3399 processor platforms, support Windows 10/11 and Linux, and carry ISO-9001/9002, CE, and FCC certifications with 100% Taiwan-based manufacturing.

The company sells exclusively through direct B2B channels — website inquiry forms, email, phone, and major industry trade shows such as COMPUTEX TAIPEI and NRF APAC — targeting retailers, hospitality and restaurant operators, healthcare providers, transportation hubs, fashion and bookstore retailers, entertainment venues, and educational institutions across global markets, with documented focus on Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales plus ODM and OEM customization services for branded deployments; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates with 101–250 employees, holds no external venture or private equity backing per available disclosures, and has no public listing or parent company.

Name

Tysso

Legal name

FAMETECH INC

Website

https://tysso.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FAMETECH INC (Tysso) is a Taiwan-based POS and AIDC hardware manufacturer founded in 1981, producing point-of-sale terminals, self-service kiosks, thermal printers, barcode scanners, and card readers for global retail, hospitality, healthcare, and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point of Sale Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Accessories & Spares (Cables, Stands, Cases, Replacement Parts) (HDACAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO), Restaurant Technology Supplies (POS Hardware, Kiosks) Wholesale (AFAIALAM)

Keywords

• Point of sale hardware
• Barcode scanning systems
• Self-service kiosks
• Thermal receipt printers
• AIDC solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. POS Hardware Sales: Direct B2B sales of POS terminals, all-in-one panel PCs, LCD displays, thermal receipt printers, label printers, barcode scanners, card readers, and POS peripherals to retailers, hospitality businesses, and enterprise clients globally. Primarily one-time hardware purchase model with optional peripheral and accessory bundles. The company also offers ODM and OEM customization services for branded deployments.
2. Self-Service Kiosk Hardware Sales: Sales of self-ordering kiosk hardware including 21.5-inch countertop and 27-inch freestanding models with modular peripheral integration for retail, hospitality, and entertainment environments.
3. ODM & OEM Customization Services: Customized original design manufacturing (ODM) and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services for POS hardware, allowing clients to brand and configure products to their specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tysso (FAMETECH INC) designs, manufactures, and sells point-of-sale (POS) hardware and Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) systems, including fanless POS terminals, self-service kiosks, thermal receipt printers, label printers, barcode scanners, magstripe card readers, panel PCs, and mobile tablet POS systems. The company sells these products primarily through direct B2B channels to retailers, hospitality businesses, healthcare providers, and other enterprise clients globally, while also offering ODM and OEM customization services.

Product overview

Tysso (FAMETECH INC) is a Taiwan-based POS and AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) system manufacturer established in 1981, offering a comprehensive portfolio of point-of-sale hardware solutions. The product portfolio centers on POS systems including the Venture POS (VT-9616N) ultra-thin all-in-one terminals, TP-1815P/TP-1615N fanless touch screen terminals, and mobile tablet POS systems. The company also produces self-service kiosk hardware (KS-5827, KS-5527, KS-5127 series) with 27-inch displays supporting various processor options (Intel Tiger Lake, Kaby Lake, Bay Trail, and ARM Rockchip), alongside a complete range of POS peripherals including magstripe card readers (MSR/CMSR/MSRD/TMSR series), thermal receipt printers, label printers, barcode scanners, LCD displays, and panel PCs (PPC Series). The ecosystem integrates payment terminals supporting multiple payment methods including NFC contactless, EMV chip, and magnetic stripe, with products designed for retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, and enterprise applications. The company provides ODM and OEM services alongside standard product offerings, with ISO-9001/9002 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venture POS (VT-9616N)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is the dominant enterprise AIDC hardware vendor (barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID, printers) and competes with Tysso's scanner/printer portfolio. While much larger and broader in scope, Zebra anchors the same integrator and enterprise-buyer relationships Tysso targets.
• NCR Voyix (NCR Corporation): NCR is a global incumbent in POS hardware and software for retail and hospitality, offering both proprietary terminals and full-stack solutions. Although its scale and software depth far exceed Tysso's, it sets the competitive benchmark for enterprise-grade POS hardware wins.
• HP Engage (HP Inc.): HP Engage sells POS terminals, all-in-one systems, and receipt printers into retail and hospitality worldwide as part of HP's broader commercial portfolio. It is a broader incumbent whose retail hardware range overlaps with Tysso's TP and Venture product families.
• Verifone (Finix/Verifone): Verifone is a long-established payment-terminal hardware vendor with a global installed base in retail and hospitality. Although more software/payments-oriented post-restructuring, its Engage terminals and unattended devices overlap with Tysso's payment and kiosk portfolio.

Direct peers

• Advantech: Advantech is a Taiwan-headquartered industrial computing platform vendor whose UTK/UPOS series targets POS and self-service applications. Tysso and Advantech overlap directly on fanless panel PCs and retail-grade touch terminals sold through system integrators globally.
• Elo Touch Solutions: Elo is a specialist in touchscreen POS terminals, self-service kiosks, and interactive signage with strong retail and hospitality penetration. Its I-Series and Elo Edge product families compete directly with Tysso's VC, TP, and KS series on form factor and integrator ecosystem.
• Posiflex Technology: Posiflex is a Taiwan-headquartered POS terminal, kiosk, and panel PC manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio (fanless POS terminals, self-order kiosks, peripherals) and similar ODM/OEM heritage. It is the closest direct competitor to Tysso given shared geographic base, similar certification posture, and overlapping customer segments in retail and hospitality.
• PAX Technology: PAX designs and manufactures Android-based POS terminals, payment devices, and self-service kiosks for global retailers and acquirers. It competes head-to-head with Tysso in payment-terminal hardware and is a relevant benchmark for ODM/OEM scale and international channel reach.
• Star Micronics: Star Micronics specializes in thermal receipt printers, label printers, and POS peripherals that sit alongside Tysso's printer lineup. It is a highly relevant peer for the receipt/label printer portion of Tysso's portfolio and competes in the same integrator channel.

Regional players

• Bematech (Toshiba / Positivo): Bematech is a Brazilian/Latin American POS hardware and peripheral manufacturer that historically competes in similar low-footprint, integrator-focused retail deployments. It represents a regional peer with comparable product breadth for SMB retail and food service use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ptysso

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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