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Tera technologies develops and produces electric vehicles with proprietary range extension technology

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Funded 23 Aug 2023
£200,000 target
£242,894 from 301 investors
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Business overview

Location Duillier, Switzerland
Social media
Website www.tera.technology
Sectors Automotive & Transport Mixed Digital/Non-Digital Mixed B2B/B2C
Company number CHE-461.574.278
Incorporation date 4 Dec 2020
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Investment summary

Type Equity
Valuation (pre-money) £4.4M
Equity offered 4.56%
Tax relief N/A
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Business highlights

  • Successfully secured over €100,000 in future revenue
  • Built two drivable prototypes
  • Production to start in Q4 2023
  • Advantage: Patent-pending Range extension system
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Key features

  • Secondary Market
  • Nominee investment min. £11.22 +
  • Direct investment min. £30,000.00 +

Idea

Introduction

TERA Technologies aims to bring to the world the first electric cars you can charge everywhere.

Fast-forward to the present day, TERA Technologies is poised to disrupt the electric vehicle market with its flagship product, the MiracleONE. This revolutionary vehicle is equipped with a proprietary range extender technology, on a mission to redefine electric mobility.

TERA Technologies envisions a future where these batteries can be charged and swapped at any location, creating a flexible and user-friendly approach to electric vehicle charging. Their focus is not only on the development of innovative technology but also on the cultivation of an ecosystem that can support and propel the mass adoption of electric vehicles.

TERA Technologies is not just a company, it's a vision of a sustainable future. By innovating unique solutions to the challenges of electric mobility, we believe that TERA is poised to usher in a new era of sustainable transportation.

Substantial accomplishments to date

2014: Electric Race Car: The founders, Luca and Yoann, Built the first prototype of an electric race car within nine months of founding their university team. This project showcased their capability to innovate and bring sustainable ideas to life.

2018: Light electric vehicles sharing service: Transitioned from racing to sustainable mobility solutions. Luca and Yoann ran a car sharing company which introduced the world's first electric mini-4-wheelers in sharing and successfully launched operations in two countries, gaining thousands of users. This expansion validated the global appeal and practicality of their electric mobility solutions.

2020: Founding TERA Technologies. The company was founded late 2020 with a purpose to build a light electric vehicle with range extender battery technology in it.

2022: First prototype built. The first prototype was built in Q4 2022 and is drivable (not yet permitted for use on public roads).

Range Extender Technology. Prototype was built in Q1 this year.

MiracleONE. Our flagship vehicle has been produced during this quarter and offers the Range Extender Technology.

Sales Growth. Secured over €100,000 in revenue during a two-weeks campaign in March 2023, demonstrating market interest.

Monetisation strategy

TERA Technologies' primary monetization strategy revolves around the sales and rentals of its innovative products and services. The immediate goal is to sell the first 55 limited edition MiracleONE vehicles, manufactured exclusively in Switzerland, emphasizing the company's dedication to quality and precision.

From 2024 onwards, TERA plans to launch its MiracleTWO model. The plan is for this vehicle to be sold both online and offline, broadening the company's reach and accessibility. We envision offline sales to be facilitated through car dealerships throughout Europe, ensuring that potential customers can physically experience the vehicle before purchase.

Alongside vehicle sales, TERA aims to establish a steady stream of recurring revenue through its unique range extender technology. TERA envisions a rental model for this service, allowing users to pay for extra range only when needed.

Use of proceeds

First of all, one third of the funds will be dedicated to covering advanced production costs for the limited edition MiracleONE vehicles. This will ensure the manufacture of these high-quality vehicles in Switzerland, facilitating the company's initial entry into the market. The salaries of both directors and one full-time engineer are included in the production costs.

Subsequently, 30% of the funds will be channelled towards marketing efforts, with a view to increasing the visibility of TERA's products, broadening its customer base, and driving sales. Marketing initiatives will include both online and offline campaigns, and it is our goal to have partnerships with European car dealerships for the MiracleTWO model.

Finally, 40% of the proceeds will be invested in the pre-production development of the upcoming MiracleTWO model. These funds will enable TERA to innovate, enhance vehicle features, and further develop the unique range extender technology.

Key Information

FX Rate:

Please note, the lead investors in this round are investing in Swiss Francs (CHF). The pre-money valuation for the round is set at CHF 5,000,000.

Investments made in TERA Technologies in CHF are converted with an exchange rate of 0.88 CHF per GBP for the duration of the campaign.

Material Debt:

The Company has the following outstanding loans:

1. €30,000 non-interest bearing loan from Co-Founder Luca Placi entered into in September 2022. The Company intends to repay this loan from a future Series A financing round.

2. €30,000 non-interest bearing loan from Co-Founder Yoann Loetscher entered into in September 2022. The Company intends to repay this loan froma future Series A financing round.

The funds raised from this investment round will not be used to repay this loan.

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