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Tide turns for hydrofoil e-bike maker Manta5

Directors say a move into voluntary administration follows struggles to raise capital.

The Manta5 bike on water

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Three years ago Guy Howard-Willis, founder of hydrofoil e-bike maker Manta5, talked to NBR about tripling production, signing new export distribution agreements in Europe, and even a potential IPO on the New Zealand stock exchange.

This week, the Hamilton-based company was tipped into voluntary

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Fiona Rotherham Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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