Tempra Technology

About the offering

Tempra Technology, Inc. is a Bradenton, Florida-based technology company developing patented self-heating and self-chilling packaging for food and beverages. The company was founded by Barney J. Guarino, a Wall Street veteran with 30+ years in thermal technology, and operates across B2B and B2C channels in the food and beverage, retail, and technology sectors. Core Technology: Tempra's primary innovation is packaging that heats or chills food and beverages on demand — requiring no batteries, electricity, or external heat sources. Products heat to 140°F within minutes and keep meals warm for 30+ minutes. The company claims a 36+ month shelf life with no refrigeration required. Target applications include consumer ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, coffee/tea/hot cocoa, military rations (MREs), humanitarian aid, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. Secondary IP — Bioplastic from Coffee Grounds: Tempra acquired the full IP portfolio of PolyX Labs, which includes four issued patents covering a biodegradable plastic material manufactured from spent coffee grounds. The company describes this material as recyclable, compostable, and scalable. A pilot program with four Starbucks locations in Hungary is reportedly underway, testing reusable cups made from this bioplastic. The company is also testing the material in self-heating food bowl molds. Patent Portfolio: The company claims 85 issued patents and 28 pending patents (figures vary slightly throughout the pitch), with the portfolio independently valued at $500+ million. Funding History: Tempra states it has raised $30M+ from institutional investors, billionaire family offices, and strategic investors in packaging and beverages. Notable named investors include David I. Berley (Chairman of Walter & Samuels, NYC real estate; invested $4.4M), Burton 'Skip' Sack (former Applebee's franchisee, former Chairman of the National Restaurant Association; invested $1.93M), Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow, Michael P. Esposito Jr., Dennis Mehiel, Manisha Pharmo Plast Pvt. Ltd., and Rob Brady. Current Wefunder Raise: The company is raising up to approximately $124,000 via Wefunder (a Regulation Crowdfunding round). As of the snapshot, $313,100 had been raised from 37+ investors, with a minimum investment of $500. Early bird terms were noted as nearly exhausted ($36,900 remaining at time of capture). Commercial Milestones Claimed: (1) Self-Heating Coffee Latte sold out in three days at major grocers in Cleveland, Chicago, and NYC (note: at least one investor in the Q&A section was unable to verify this claim during due diligence). (2) Signed a Manufacturing and Product License Agreement with the largest ready meal manufacturer in the Middle East, based in Jordan. (3) Launched self-heating ready meal at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (4) Completed a Proof of Concept with a global ice cream brand for a self-heating hot fudge/caramel package. (5) Pending orders for military and humanitarian meals for an international NGO (reportedly 1 million+ meals/month on a 12-month commitment). (6) Received a request for quote from the UN for potentially up to 1 billion units. IPO Plans: Tempra has signed a Letter of Engagement with 'Salomon Brothers NY' to conduct an IPO in 2025 on the State Stox NY Marketplace — described as a new exchange designed to serve small-cap stocks, positioned between NASDAQ and the NYSE. The pitch explicitly and repeatedly notes this is NOT the NYSE. Investors have raised questions about the timeline and rationale for this choice of exchange. Target Markets: The global RTE meals market was cited at $143.86B in 2021, projected to reach $225.28B by 2030. The company also references the broader $600B ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink market. Humanitarian and military applications are highlighted as near-term revenue opportunities, with consumer retail as a longer-term growth driver. Team: CEO Barney J. Guarino (ex-Shearson Lehman Bros and Merrill Lynch, 30+ years in thermal tech); Brian Pfeil, Sr. Mechanical Engineer (MS, Clarkson University; prior work on Schick Hydro Razor); Naresh Kumar Gandham, Mechanical Engineer (MS, Texas A&M; thermodynamics and 3D CAD expertise). Key Investor/Due Diligence Flags: (1) One investor publicly questioned whether the claimed retail sellout in Cleveland, Chicago, and NYC actually occurred and could not find supporting evidence. (2) Questions remain open about the size and terms of the LSS licensing deal and strategy to address nearly $18M in short-term liabilities. (3) The IPO exchange (State Stox) is non-standard and relatively unknown. (4) Future projections are disclaimed throughout as not guaranteed. (5) Wefunder explicitly notes it does not fact-check company statements.

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