Forcite Helmet Systems Pty Ltd

Forcite is leading the market in the creation of connected smart helmets to improve safety and situational awareness

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Currency AUD
  • Founded February 2014
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type Other
  • Website forcite.com.au

Company Summary

Forcite is an experienced team of helmet designers, wearable engineers and software developers leading the industry in smart helmet technology. With over 2 years of R&D into the safe integration of technology into helmets, Forcite will enter the market with an innovative smart motorcycle helmet. The initial sales will be in the consumer space before expanding to motorcycle police and other helmet verticals such as mining, oil, gas and utilities.

Team

  • Head of Design

    Award winning Industrial designer with a background in Interface design. Julian has taken many products to market in recreation, aviation, medical and consumer electronics space. As an active member of the motorcycle community, he understands the market and has a keen eye for software design and branding.

  • Michael Drysdale
    Director, Business Strategy & Operations

    An entrepreneurial business executive and angel investor with global expertise and passion in providing governance, strategy and leadership to high growth technology Startups and SME’s. Over the last 25 years Michael has held senior product development and strategy advisory roles in large corporates as well as founded, advised and provided board level oversight for numerous startups.

  • Robin Yandle
    Chairman

    After 30 years in the financial services industry, Robin retired as a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank in 2003. Since then he has invested in numerous private businesses and start-ups, becoming an early investor in Forcite in 2015.

  • Andrews Sinclair
    Software Manager

    An experienced technology professional with over 20 years in leading the development of software in C/C++, Ruby, Java, Python and other languages. Andrew has extensive experience with many facets of video including editing, encoding, publishing, player development, integration, encryption and distribution.

  • Alfred Boyadgis
    CEO

    technologies in the wearable consumer electronic market. Alfred has taken multiple products to market from pet trackers to smart watches. He is a fully qualified Industrial Designer and winner of multiple international awards.

  • Tomas Pisko
    Mechanical Engineer

    Mechanical engineer with strong CAD skills and extensive experience with mechanical design, plastic design, product development, verification using FEA and CFD. Thomas has been instrumental in the development of the Forcite proprietary impact dispersion mechanisms

  • Edwin Lin
    Supply Chain & Manufacturing Manager

    Edwin is based in Taiwan and is in charge of manufacturing for Forcite, he has 12 years experience in mass production of consumer electronics. Edwin also has experience in Q&A for assembly lines in Asia.

Advisors

  • George Constantinos
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • David Lorenzini ( Google )
    Unconfirmed

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