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Lightning Motors

San Carlos, US · Delaware corporation

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Lightning Motorcycle designs and builds high-performance electric motorcycles, including models such as the Strike R and LS-218, with fast-charging batteries that go from 20% to 90% in about 12 minutes. The company positions its electric bikes as lower-maintenance, cost-saving alternatives to gas-powered motorcycles for consumer riders.

Founders & leadership

RHRichard Hatfield
Richard HatfieldCEORichard Hatfield is CEO of Lightning Motors, which designs and manufactures electric motorcycles including high-performance models with rapid-charging battery technology. The company has over 12 years of experience in electric two-wheeled vehicle development and positions its products as efficient, performant alternatives to gas-powered motorcycles.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2015–2019

▶$1MraisedJul 2019 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard HatfieldExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$1M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedDec 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard HatfieldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jojo HatfieldDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$1.3M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$50KraisedJun 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard HatfieldExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$50K
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lightning Motors do?
Lightning Motorcycle designs and builds high-performance electric motorcycles, including models such as the Strike R and LS-218, with fast-charging batteries that go from 20% to 90% in about 12 minutes. The company positions its electric bikes as lower-maintenance, cost-saving alternatives to gas-powered motorcycles for consumer riders.
Who founded Lightning Motors?
Lightning Motors was founded by Richard Hatfield.
How much funding has Lightning Motors raised?
Lightning Motors has disclosed $2.3M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Lightning Motors headquartered?
Lightning Motors is headquartered in San Carlos, US.