Third Eye Signs MOUs With US Firm Aelyon for Potential $40 Million Deals
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Israeli firm Third Eye has signed MOUs with US company Aelyon for potential deals up to $40 million, involving a new subsidiary to develop autonomous systems. The phased agreement includes development orders and potential royalties, contingent on Aelyon securing funding. Third Eye CEO Lior Segal anticipates accelerated commercialization and increased revenue from the partnership.
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- Third Eye signed MOUs with Aelyon for potential deals up to $40 million.
- A new subsidiary, "Power Capabilities," will develop autonomous systems for Aelyon.
- The deal includes phased development orders totaling $5 million, $15 million, and $20 million.
- Aelyon has options to acquire full ownership, form a joint venture, or maintain Third Eye's ownership.
- Royalties of 3%-5% on net sales are included, with minimum annual royalties of $2 million.
- Third Eye CEO Lior Segal expects faster commercialization and revenue growth.
Israeli technology firm Third Eye has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with American company Aelyon, potentially worth up to $40 million. These agreements involve the establishment of a dedicated subsidiary to develop and commercialize autonomous systems integrating Third Eye's technologies. The potential deal is structured in three phases, contingent on Aelyon securing capital.
The first phase includes $5 million in development orders within 180 days for architecture, integration, and prototypes. The second phase anticipates an additional $15 million, followed by $20 million in the third phase for transitioning to production, commercial deployment, and expansion. It is emphasized that these are MOUs, not binding orders for the full $40 million.
The new subsidiary, named "Power Capabilities," will serve as Aelyon's development arm for these systems. Third Eye will grant it exclusive licenses for its software intellectual property and usage rights for its hardware, sensor, and analytics technologies. The subsidiary has already filed for 19 patents in Israel related to control, cyber, and autonomous system management.
Following the second development order, Aelyon has options to maintain Third Eye's full ownership of the subsidiary, enter a 50/50 joint venture, or acquire full ownership. If acquired or jointly formed, the subsidiary's valuation will be the higher of $20 million or 3% of Aelyon's diluted equity. Payment can be in cash or Aelyon stock.
Additionally, the agreement includes a royalty mechanism of 3%-5% on net sales of systems incorporating Third Eye's technology. Minimum annual royalties of $2 million are stipulated after five years to maintain the exclusive license. Third Eye CEO Lior Segal stated that the partnership is expected to accelerate the commercialization of the subsidiary's technology within six months and boost the company's revenue and cash flow. Aelyon specializes in AI for physical and autonomous systems, with former senior executives from Microsoft, Cisco, and the US security establishment reportedly on its management team.
