FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market

FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market
Co-founder Luke Sinclair says the investment market contracting was 'great timing' for the company. (Image: FTN Motion)
Ben Moore
FTN Motion set out to bring style to the electric two-wheeler market with its signature Streetdog, a moped-rated electric motorbike.After a bit of introspection, the company is now planning to move from Wellington to Hamilton and rein in its global plans.The company was incorporated in 2017 and officially launched in 2020, and things took off in 2021 when it secured funding.The founders set their sights on the world, as outlined in the company’s first press release.There are still big plans, but the timeline has been revised somewhat. (Im...

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