> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.takadao.io/takadao-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.takadao.io/takadao-docs/taka-tokenomics-litepaper-v1/taka-tokenomics-in-brief/introduction/takadao-business-model.md).

# Takadao Business Model

tDAOs are owned by their members and Takadao is a technology services provider to the tDAO. In this capacity, Takadao receives revenue from the tDAO. 

| Revenue type              | Received from                                    | Amount |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------ |
| Protocol fee              | Contributions to the tDAOs                       | 13%    |
| Tech (IP) Licensing fee   | Contributions to the tDAOs                       | 8%     |
| Services agreement fee    | Contributions to the tDAOs                       | 1%     |
| Investments revenue share | Profits from investments made on behalf of tDAOs | varies |

While the tDAOs are not-for-profit endeavors, Takadao is a for-profit organization that has employees, founders and investors. Nonetheless, revenue is not only accrued to Takadao team and investors, but are also accrued to the Takadao community through the TAKA token. 


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