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SOBR Safe, Inc.

CIK: 14256272 Annual ReportsLatest: 2025-04-15

10-K / April 15, 2025

Revenue:$212,736
Income:-$8,609,156

10-K / August 27, 2024

Revenue:$157,292
Income:-$10,214,721

10-K / April 15, 2025

Summary of SOBR Safe, Inc.

Business Overview

  • Core Technology & Products: Develops and commercializes non-invasive alcohol monitoring and detection devices integrated within a proprietary software platform, SOBRsafe™.
  • Main Devices:
    • SOBRcheck™: A touch-based identity verification and alcohol detection device that requires users to place two fingers for biometric and perspiration-based alcohol sensing. Connects via sensors to the SOBRsafe platform.
    • SOBRsure™: A wearable, fitness-style band that passively detects alcohol in perspiration and integrates with a mobile app via Bluetooth for real-time monitoring and GPS tracking. Intended for discrete, voluntary use by individuals.
  • Applications:
    • Behavioral health and wellness
    • Judicial administrative applications
    • Licensing and integration with other systems
    • Commercial sectors including oil and gas, fleet management, telematics, ride-share programs, and workplace safety
    • Consumer use for personal accountability, co-parenting, and adolescent driver safety

Company Size & Operations

  • Number of Employees:
    • 14 full-time employees as of December 31, 2024
    • Includes leadership such as CEO David Gandini and CFO Christopher Whitaker
    • Sales and remote operators
    • Professional consultants in supporting roles
  • Customer Base:
    • 127 active subscribers (as of December 31, 2024)
    • Average subscription length for consumers: 5.3 months
    • 20 enterprise subscribers with 1,534 total users
  • Revenue & Financials:
    • 2024 Revenue: $212,736
    • 2023 Revenue: $157,292
    • Net Loss (2024): $8,609,156
    • Net Loss (2023): $10,214,721
  • Recent Financial Highlights:
    • Increased cash balance to approximately $8.38 million as of December 31, 2024
    • Total assets: $11.17 million (2024)
    • Total liabilities decreased substantially to $1.37 million (2024) from $4.16 million (2023)

Business Activities & Strategies

  • Manufacturing & Distribution: Conducts in the U.S. with outsourced manufacturing.
  • Sales & Marketing:
    • Direct sales to enterprise and consumers
    • Channel partner agreements
    • Licensing and integration opportunities
  • Product Development:
    • Second-generation SOBRsure device launched in November 2024
    • Ongoing enhancements to SOBRsafe software platform
  • Growth Outlook:
    • Intends to expand customer base via sales, licensing, and partnerships
    • Focused on increasing awareness through trade shows, media, social media, and demonstrations
    • Pursues potential data monetization through analytics and AI

Regulatory & Intellectual Property

  • Mainly using "Pass/Fail" methodology, not subject to specific government regulation.
  • Holds multiple patents (pending and issued) related to alcohol detection and wearable sensors.

Employees & Leadership

  • Leadership includes:
    • David Gandini (CEO, Chairman, Secretary)
    • Christopher Whitaker (CFO)
    • Other directors and independent members
  • Management focuses on training, compliance, workplace safety, and diversity initiatives.

Financial Notes

  • The company has experienced recurring net losses since inception.
  • Significant recent financing includes an $8.2 million private placement in October 2024.
  • Has a history of reverse stock splits to maintain Nasdaq listing standards.

Summary

  • SOBR Safe, Inc. is focused on non-invasive alcohol detection technology used across behavioral health, judicial, commercial, and personal markets.
  • It has a modest revenue base but significant accumulated losses.
  • The firm is actively developing new hardware (notably SOBRsure) and seeks to grow its subscriber base and licensing opportunities.
  • The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SOBR with around 936,926 shares outstanding as of April 15, 2025.