Tern
Founded 2022 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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TERN builds IDPS (Independently Derived Positioning System), a software-only navigation architecture that maintains real-time vehicle positioning without satellites or GPS signals using existing sensors, digital maps, and proprietary AI. It serves automotive, commercial and environmental fleets, delivery services, emergency response, and defense/military applications.
Founders & leadership
Tern was founded in 2022 by Brett Harrison and Shaun Moore.
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Brett HarrisoninCo-founderCo-founder of Tern, which develops a software-based positioning system for vehicles that operates without relying on GPS or satellite signals.
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Shaun MooreinCo-founderShaun Moore co-founded Trueface, a computer vision company acquired by Pangiam in 2021, and previously co-founded two startups in content and mobile applications. He holds two patents in computer vision and currently serves as co-founder of Tern, which develops independently derived positioning systems for autonomous navigation.
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REG - Tern PLC - Placing to raise £450,000 & total voting rightstradingview.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Tern do?
- TERN builds IDPS (Independently Derived Positioning System), a software-only navigation architecture that maintains real-time vehicle positioning without satellites or GPS signals using existing sensors, digital maps, and proprietary AI. It serves automotive, commercial and environmental fleets, delivery services, emergency response, and defense/military applications.
- Who founded Tern?
- Tern was founded by Brett Harrison, Shaun Moore in 2022.
- Who are Tern's investors?
- Tern's investors include Scout Ventures, Scout Ventures, The Veteran Fund, Leo Capital, LocalGlobe, Notion Capital, RTP Global.