From £10, become a Volte shareholder and be part of the future of wetsuits.
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
FEEL THE FUTURE
From £10, become a Volte shareholder and be part of the future of wetsuits.
Who Are Volte Wetsuits?
• A designer / international supplier of high quality wetsuits
• Strong market fundamentals – global surf market driven by increasing participation in recreational water sports
• Experienced team with extensive sector knowledge and contacts
• Incorporated 2013 to combine technology, science, design, expertise and testing, with decades of experience to offer high quality surf wetsuits globally, Volte uses a limestone base which is more environmentally friendly
• Wetsuits currently sold in the USA, South America, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia through distributors
• Management team with experience of increasing product catalogues and global sales
• Worked closely with surfers around the globe who put wetsuits through testing in different climates and conditions, proving quality, durability and reliability before being brought to market
• Volte wetsuits are sold at Jacks Surfboards and featured in the Dana Point and Huntington Beach flagship store
• Sold in core surf orientated retailers, both bricks and mortar and online
Who Are Volte Wetsuits?
• A designer / international supplier of high quality wetsuits
• Strong market fundamentals – global surf market driven by increasing participation in recreational water sports
• Experienced team with extensive sector knowledge and contacts
• Incorporated 2013 to combine technology, science, design, expertise and testing, with decades of experience to offer high quality surf wetsuits globally, Volte uses a limestone base which is more environmentally friendly
• Wetsuits currently sold in the USA, South America, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia through distributors
• Management team with experience of increasing product catalogues and global sales
• Worked closely with surfers around the globe who put wetsuits through testing in different climates and conditions, proving quality, durability and reliability before being brought to market
• Volte wetsuits are sold at Jacks Surfboards and featured in the Dana Point and Huntington Beach flagship store
• Sold in core surf orientated retailers, both bricks and mortar and online
Why Volte?
• Creating a high quality vertically integrated surf equipment and accessory group
• Consolidation of combined group’s global sales / operational force
• Growth of new distributors and agents in international markets
• Targeted and acquisitional growth strategy to generate value
• Operating in growing surf market
• Strong team with demonstrable industry experience
Why Volte?
• Creating a high quality vertically integrated surf equipment and accessory group
• Consolidation of combined group’s global sales / operational force
• Growth of new distributors and agents in international markets
• Targeted and acquisitional growth strategy to generate value
• Operating in growing surf market
• Strong team with demonstrable industry experience
£5.03bn
Approximate revenue generated by global surfing industry in 2018
50% ^
Number of people surfing at least once per year over the last decade
23m+
Estimated worldwide surfers
US9.5b
Estimated global surf market by 2022
£5.03bn
Approximate revenue generated by global surfing industry in 2018
50% ^
Number of people surfing at least once per year over the last decade
23m+
Estimated worldwide surfers
US9.5b
Estimated global surf market by 2022
A Strategy To Build
- Expand geographic coverage
- Expand existing brand to provide comprehensive offering and introduce new proprietary branded products
- Build on an existing platform to create a vertically integrated surf equipment and accessories group focused on the surf market and become a one-stop shop of hard goods, technical products and accessories
- Combine upstream technical and design capability with the downstream supply chain under one umbrella to provide market leverage as a major provider in what the directors believe to be a rapidly rationalising market
- Acquire complementary businesses and capitalise on synergies and economies of scale via the rationalisation and consolidation of common elements of each business – manufacturing, administration, finance, logistics and marketing
- Fast-track growth through expansion into new markets and development of product range to raise profile
A Strategy To Build
- Expand geographic coverage
- Expand existing brand to provide comprehensive offering and introduce new proprietary branded products
- Build on an existing platform to create a vertically integrated surf equipment and accessories group focused on the surf market and become a one-stop shop of hard goods, technical products and accessories
- Combine upstream technical and design capability with the downstream supply chain under one umbrella to provide market leverage as a major provider in what the directors believe to be a rapidly rationalising market
- Acquire complementary businesses and capitalise on synergies and economies of scale via the rationalisation and consolidation of common elements of each business – manufacturing, administration, finance, logistics and marketing
- Fast-track growth through expansion into new markets and development of product range to raise profile
The Opportunity
- Volte is raising finance to execute their planned growth strategy
- Seeking to further expand international distribution
- Funding will allow continued innovation and development, as well as expansion of the current product range
- Volte offers an extensive product range for distribution in northern and southern hemisphere to minimise the impact of product seasonality
- Proprietary design and superior technical construction
- Consumers will be buying back into a ‘core’ brand that represent their own values
The Opportunity
- Volte is raising finance to execute their planned growth strategy
- Seeking to further expand international distribution
- Funding will allow continued innovation and development, as well as expansion of the current product range
- Volte offers an extensive product range for distribution in northern and southern hemisphere to minimise the impact of product seasonality
- Proprietary design and superior technical construction
- Consumers will be buying back into a ‘core’ brand that represent their own values
A TEAM TO DELIVER
PATRICK LEAHY - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Considered an international surfing icon. Previous experience at Oceans Surfboard Manufacturing, West Surfing Products and Nalu Surf Designs.
PHIL CORBETT - DIRECTOR
Directorships in financial services, resources and surf, currently at QPR Limited. Previous experience includes with Surfing WA, Pacific Finance, North-West Quarries, Platform Finance Group.
RAY HOLDEN - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Chartered Accountant with many years experience in public practice, financial services and commerce. Directorships Holden Accountants.
JOHN HARBIN - GENERAL MANAGER AMERICAS
Based in Oceanside California, servicing North, Central and South America. 10+ years of industry experience.
TERRY JONES - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Three decades experience operating across Australia, US, UK, Asia and EMEA. Previous experience as MD/CEO Earth-Cycle, Director Planet 3, COO Vmoto Limited and CEO Odyssey 20/20.
ARTHUR BAILEY - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chartered Accountant, past President Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Retired Senior Partner national firm with over 900 people. Now taking on NED roles in public and financial sectors, Chair of a Building Society and member of Takeover and Mergers Panel (UK).
A TEAM TO DELIVER
PATRICK LEAHY - CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Considered an international surfing icon. Previous experience at Oceans Surfboard Manufacturing, West Surfing Products and Nalu Surf Designs.
PHIL CORBETT - DIRECTOR
Directorships in financial services, resources and surf, currently at QPR Limited. Previous experience includes with Surfing WA, Pacific Finance, North-West Quarries, Platform Finance Group.
RAY HOLDEN - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Chartered Accountant with many years experience in public practice, financial services and commerce. Directorships Holden Accountants.
JOHN HARBIN - GENERAL MANAGER AMERICAS
Based in Oceanside California, servicing North, Central and South America. 10+ years of industry experience.
TERRY JONES - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Three decades experience operating across Australia, US, UK, Asia and EMEA. Previous experience as MD/CEO Earth-Cycle, Director Planet 3, COO Vmoto Limited and CEO Odyssey 20/20.
ARTHUR BAILEY - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chartered Accountant, past President Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Retired Senior Partner national firm with over 900 people. Now taking on NED roles in public and financial sectors, Chair of a Building Society and member of Takeover and Mergers Panel (UK).
Investments of this nature carry risks to your capital. Please Invest Aware.
Investments of this nature carry risks to your capital. Please Invest Aware.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the benefits of becoming a volte shareholder?
Volte combine tech, science & design expertise to develop quality, eco-conscious wetsuits. With endorsement from pro surfers & sales from West Coast Australia to West Coast USA and several countries in between, they’re raising to support ambitious growth plans in the £2.4bn surfboard/accessories market.
- Surf industry expected to generate revenues of US$9.5b by 2022
- Focused on growing through community-based activity
- Multi-year partnership signed with Surfing Western Australia
- Engaged social reach - 15.8k on Instagram & 293k Vimeo impressions
Since launch, and with a revamped website, operations and sales have expanded from West Coast Australia to West Coast USA, with representation in over 20 countries in between, including breaking into the EU/UK.
Funds will be used to support consolidation and growth plans in the UK and expansion into Japan, Brazil and South Africa in 2021.
What are the main risks of investing in shares?
There are two principal risks to be aware of when investing in shares, particular when investing in growth focused businesses:
- The value of your shares depends on the success of the company. If the company is unsuccessful and decreases in value, the value of your shares will also fall. If the company fails completely and goes out of business, you would lose all of your investment.
- Your shares in Volte, as a private company without its shares being traded on a public market, are illiquid, which means they can be difficult to sell and it can be hard to value them. It may not be possible to sell them at all, even if the business is a success and your shares have increased in value. You should therefore be prepared to hold your shares for the long-term.
- You can find out more information about making an equity investment, including the different risks involved, in the appropriate information section from Crowdcube (the investment platform where our campaign is available) at https://www.crowdcube.com/explore/risk-warning.
Who are crowdcube and how do I invest?
Volte have partnered with equity investment experts Crowdcube to offer our shares.
To become a shareholder of Volte you will need to open an account with Crowdcube and place your investment through them. Your investment will be administered and held through your Crowdcube account, and Crowdcube have recently announced the intention to open a secondary marketplace where you can look to sell your shares in the future.
Please note that citizens of the United States are not able to invest on the Crowdcube platform. Volte does have other avenues of investment for United States citizens, for further information please contact investment@voltewetsuits.com
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding allows us to receive investment from a large number of people via a dedicated online portal. As a company, sustainability is at the heart of what we do, so when it came to our next funding round we wanted to democratise the process and open up the opportunity to own shares in Volte to everyone.
When will your crowdfunding campaign go live?
Our campaign is currently scheduled to go live on 15 January 2021.
Will i be able to sell my shares?
The exit options for investors in start-up and growth stage businesses are quite different from the process of buying and selling shares. Currently, shares bought in the types of businesses on the Crowdcube platform are not typically available to trade on a secondary market, and therefore your exit options as an investor are more limited.
If Volte continues to grow, there could be other opportunities in the future to sell your shares. This might be if the company lists on a stock exchange, Volte is bought by another company or the company offers to buy back your shares using profits.
When will the round close?
The campaign will last for 30 days.
Investments of this nature carry risks to your capital. Please Invest Aware.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the benefits of becoming a volte shareholder?
Volte combine tech, science & design expertise to develop quality, eco-conscious wetsuits. With endorsement from pro surfers & sales from West Coast Australia to West Coast USA and several countries in between, they’re raising to support ambitious growth plans in the £2.4bn surfboard/accessories market.
- Surf industry expected to generate revenues of US$9.5b by 2022
- Focused on growing through community-based activity
- Multi-year partnership signed with Surfing Western Australia
- Engaged social reach - 15.8k on Instagram & 293k Vimeo impressions
Since launch, and with a revamped website, operations and sales have expanded from West Coast Australia to West Coast USA, with representation in over 20 countries in between, including breaking into the EU/UK.
Funds will be used to support consolidation and growth plans in the UK and expansion into Japan, Brazil and South Africa in 2021.
What are the main risks of investing in shares?
There are two principal risks to be aware of when investing in shares, particular when investing in growth focused businesses:
- The value of your shares depends on the success of the company. If the company is unsuccessful and decreases in value, the value of your shares will also fall. If the company fails completely and goes out of business, you would lose all of your investment.
- Your shares in Volte, as a private company without its shares being traded on a public market, are illiquid, which means they can be difficult to sell and it can be hard to value them. It may not be possible to sell them at all, even if the business is a success and your shares have increased in value. You should therefore be prepared to hold your shares for the long-term.
- You can find out more information about making an equity investment, including the different risks involved, in the appropriate information section from Crowdcube (the investment platform where our campaign is available) at https://www.crowdcube.com/explore/risk-warning.
Who are crowdcube and how do I invest?
Volte have partnered with equity investment experts Crowdcube to offer our shares.
To become a shareholder of Volte you will need to open an account with Crowdcube and place your investment through them. Your investment will be administered and held through your Crowdcube account, and Crowdcube have recently announced the intention to open a secondary marketplace where you can look to sell your shares in the future.
Please note that citizens of the United States are not able to invest on the Crowdcube platform. Volte does have other avenues of investment for United States citizens, for further information please contact investment@voltewetsuits.com
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding allows us to receive investment from a large number of people via a dedicated online portal. As a company, sustainability is at the heart of what we do, so when it came to our next funding round we wanted to democratise the process and open up the opportunity to own shares in Volte to everyone.
When will your crowdfunding campaign go live?
Our campaign is currently scheduled to go live on 15 January 2021.
Will i be able to sell my shares?
The exit options for investors in start-up and growth stage businesses are quite different from the process of buying and selling shares. Currently, shares bought in the types of businesses on the Crowdcube platform are not typically available to trade on a secondary market, and therefore your exit options as an investor are more limited. Crowdcube have recently announced the intention to open a secondary marketplace where you can look to sell your shares in the future but this has not yet been rolled out / opened.
If Volte continues to grow, there could be other opportunities in the future to sell your shares. This might be if the company lists on a stock exchange, Volte is bought by another company or the company offers to buy back your shares using profits.
When will the round close?
The campaign will last for 30 days.
Investments of this nature carry risks to your capital. Please Invest Aware.