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RNS Number : 0747V  Tekcapital plc  13 August 2025

13 August 2025

Tekcapital plc

("Tekcapital" or the "Company")

Guident Announces First Autonomous Shuttle Service

in Boca Raton, Florida

 

Tekcapital Plc (AIM: TEK) the UK intellectual property investment group
focused on creating valuable products that can improve people's lives, is
pleased to announce that its portfolio company Guident Corp. ("Guident") has
signed an agreement with the City of Boca Raton, Florida, to deploy an
autonomous shuttle-based public transportation service. This shuttle will
provide the city with valuable transportation services over a 2.6-mile loop
from Mizner Park to Royal Palm Place. The launch of this autonomous shuttle
service is scheduled for the fall of 2025 and will be conducted in
collaboration with Circuit, the current operator of existing shuttle services
in Boca Raton and other cities. The initial phase of the service will be
limited to a 0.6-mile loop within Mizner Park, and the service is scheduled to
operate for one year with options to continue beyond that time.

 

Guident's Autonomous Shuttle to be operated in Boca Raton, Florida

 

Mayor Scott Singer of Boca Raton, Florida added: "The City of Boca Raton is
pleased to deploy this revolutionary urban transportation service that will
showcase the city's vision for smarter and more sustainable mobility."

Guident and its strategic partner, Estonia-based Auve Tech, have been
deploying MiCa, an SAE Level 4 fully autonomous electric shuttle, in the U.S.
market. Operating a transportation service in Boca Raton complements the MiCa
shuttles operating in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. MiCa has demonstrated the
ability to navigate complex urban environments without human intervention, and
this project will further showcase safe and reliable operation in such
environments.

 

Harald Braun, Chairman & CEO of Guident, stated:

"Launching the MiCa transportation project in Boca Raton represents a
significant step toward making autonomous public transportation a reality. Our
collaboration with our esteemed partners underlines a shared vision: to create
a safer, more efficient, and connected urban future."

 

Alex Esposito, CEO and Co-Founder of Circuit, said:

"The growth and innovation happening in Boca right now is incredible, as the
operator of BocaCONNECT locally, it's a natural and exciting next step to
bring this autonomous shuttle service to life. Boca continues to lead the way
in mobility, and we're proud to be part of what's next."

 

About the City of Boca Raton:

Boca Raton, the second largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and
innovation with its Mediterranean Revival architecture and vibrant cultural
scene. Influenced by architect Addison Mizner, the city is home to live
concerts, international art exhibits, world-class museums, five miles of
Atlantic coastline, and 49 parks offering 1,650 acres of recreational space. A
hub for business and entrepreneurship, Boca Raton hosts 40 publicly traded
corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated
schools, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic,
safe, and educated community with a low property tax rate. To learn more,
please visit www.myboca.us

 

About Circuit

Circuit is an innovative electric shuttle company, dedicated to making
communities more sustainable, liveable, and connected. Operating in CA, DC,
FL, MA, NY, NJ, TX and WA, Circuit offers on-demand solutions that have
provided over 10 million eco-friendly rides without traveling more than a few
miles. Addressing the vital first/last-mile gap, Circuit bridges urban
connectivity divides through partnerships with municipalities, developers, and
advertising partners. The service enhances local jobs, community engagement,
and brand connections, all while reducing congestion. Discover more and learn
how to catch a ride at www.ridecircuit.com, where innovation and
sustainability converge to redefine the last mile.

 

About Auve Tech

Auve Tech designs and manufactures compact autonomous shuttles, proven on
public roads worldwide. We enable cities, developers, and mobility partners to
deploy and manage reliable fleets with expert support. MiCa is an 8-seater
autonomous shuttle that has been developed and produced in Estonia. In
addition to Japan, MiCa shuttles have operated in Finland, Germany, the United
States and several countries in the Middle East. To learn more, please visit
www.auve.tech.

 

About Guident

Guident commercializes patented technology to enable safer autonomous vehicles
and devices by providing industry-leading AV remote monitoring, control,
assistance, and passenger support services. To learn more, please visit
https://guident.com/ (https://guident.com/) .

 

About Tekcapital plc

Tekcapital creates value from investing in new, university-developed
discoveries that can enhance people's lives. Tekcapital is quoted on the AIM
market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: symbol TEK) and is headquartered in
the UK. For more information, please visit www.tekcapital.com
(http://www.tekcapital.com) .

 

Tekcapital owns approximately 70% of Guident Corp.

LEI: 213800GOJTOV19FIFZ85

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 Tekcapital Plc                                                                         Via Flagstaff
 Clifford M. Gross, Ph.D.

 SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Nominated Adviser and Broker)                          +44 (0) 20 3470 0470
 Richard Morrison/Charlie Bouverat (Corporate Finance)
 Richard Parlons/Abigail Wayne (Corporate Broking)

 Flagstaff Strategic and Investor Communications                                        +44 (0) 20 7129 1474
 Tim Thompson/Andrea Seymour/Fergus Mellon

 

General Risk Factors and Forward-Looking Statements from Guident

All statements of opinion and/or belief contained in this Press Release and
all views expressed represent the directors' own current assessment and
interpretation of information available to them as at the date of this Press
Release. In addition, this Press Release contains certain "forward-looking
statements", including but not limited to, the statements regarding the
Company's overall objectives and strategic plans, patent portfolio and our
anticipated uses of our granted patents. Forward-looking statements express,
as at the date of this Press Release, the Company's plans, estimates,
valuations, forecasts, projections, opinions, expectations or beliefs as to
future events, results or performance. Forward-looking statements involve a
number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's
control, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate. No assurance is given that such forward looking statements or views
are correct or that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. Further,
the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement or other information that is contained in this Press Release.

 

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