Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
We first came across this at #CES2024 earlier this year and we now see that they are about to launch a Wefunder crowdfunding campaign. Bottom line it’s a device that turns ordinary power outlets into revenue streams for cafes, salons, stores, stadiums, and other businesses and it is called ‘Socket to Pocket.’
Ten years ago, Daniel Tonkopi founded Delfast e-bikes. Their electric bike set a Guinness World Record for the longest range and won two gold medals in e-bike marathons. They raised USD 3.4 million in crowdfunding and achieved over USD seven million in e-bike sales globally.
Daniel has now launched In Charge One, Inc. and with his wife they continue to work in clean tech and sustainable energy.
At In Charge One, their mission is to help businesses generate revenue while promoting responsible energy use. Daniel believes that electricity isn’t something to be taken for granted. His team of exceptional engineers developed the ‘Socket to Pocket’ device, originally an outdoor charger for e-bikes and scooters but after market feedback, they have expanded its use to charge everything from e-bikes to smartphones or even drones.
They tell us that after researching similar products abroad, they have developed a proprietary solution tailored for the American market.
The WeFunder campaign can be found here and they began accepting payments late week.
They’ve also secured a lead investor (Andrew Zinchuk from ZAS Ventures) and welcomed their first investors including 500 Global, a renowned Silicon Valley fund and accelerator.
Investments can range from USD 100 to USD 200,000 and they have several investment tiers—for those interested in getting the ‘Socket to Pocket’ devices, and options for investors focused on returns.
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