Who bought Tao?

Could you please clarify for me who exactly purchased Tao? I'm curious to know the identity of the buyer or buyers involved in this transaction. Was it an individual, a company, or perhaps a consortium? And could you also provide some insight into their motivation behind acquiring Tao? Did they see potential in its technology, were they interested in its market position, or perhaps they had other strategic reasons? I'm interested in understanding the larger context and significance of this purchase.