Fair Value Measurements
The following are the liabilities measured at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, using quoted price in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
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| Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs | | Total at December 31, 2025 | | Total Gains (Losses) For The For The Year Ended December 31, 2025 | |
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| 2024 February Institutional/Accredited Investor warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 291,566 | | |
| 2024 October Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,403 | | | $ | 1,403 | | | $ | 290,831 | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - October 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,219,305) | | |
| Additional Investment Rights - October 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,950 | | |
| 2024 December Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,337 | | |
| 2025 March Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 106,544 | | |
| 2025 April Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31,683 | | |
| 2025 May Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,272 | | | $ | 11,272 | | | $ | 129,610 | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - May 2025 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,078,729 | | |
| 2025 September Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,862 | | | $ | 2,862 | | | $ | (2,862) | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - September 2025 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 112,302 | | | $ | 112,302 | | | $ | — | | |
| 2025 November Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,311 | | | $ | 12,311 | | | $ | (12,311) | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - November 2025 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 281,185 | | | $ | 281,185 | | | $ | — | | |
| 2025 December 17 and 26 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,848 | | | $ | 9,848 | | | $ | (9,848) | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - December 17 and 26 2025 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 222,691 | | | $ | 222,691 | | | $ | — | | |
| 2025 December 30 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants and AIR | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 436,327 | | | $ | 436,327 | | | $ | — | | |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,090,202 | | | $ | 1,090,202 | | | $ | 799,925 | | |
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| Level 1: Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Level 2: Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Level 3: Significant Unobservable Inputs | | Total at December 31, 2024 | | | | Total Gains (Losses) For The Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
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| 2022 July Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | 4,621 | |
| 2024 February Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 291,566 | | | $ | 291,566 | | | | | $ | 3,500,751 | |
| 2024 October Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 292,234 | | | $ | 292,234 | | | | | $ | 143,277 | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - October 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,475,162 | | | $ | 2,475,162 | | | | | $ | 444,656 | |
| Additional Investment Rights - October 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,950 | | | $ | 5,950 | | | | | $ | 13,721 | |
| 2024 December Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 109,337 | | | $ | 109,337 | | | | | $ | — | |
| Derivative liability - non-controlling redeemable preferred shares | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | (3,626) | |
| Total recurring fair value measurements | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,174,249 | | | $ | 3,174,249 | | | | | $ | 4,103,400 | |
The following is a reconciliation of the opening and closing balances for the liabilities related to the private warrants (Note 11) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the year ended December 31, 2025: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2024 February Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | | | 2024 October Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - October 2024 | | Additional Investment Rights - October 2024 | | 2024 December Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | 2025 March Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - March 2025 | | 2025 April Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | 2025 May Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - May 2025 | | 2025 September Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - September 2025 | | 2025 November Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - November 2025 | | 2025 December 17 and 26 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants | | Senior Convertible Notes - December 17 and 26 2025 | 2025 December 30 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants and AIR |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 291,566 | | | | | $ | 292,234 | | | $ | 2,475,162 | | | $ | 5,950 | | | $ | 109,337 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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| Initial fair value | — | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 106,544 | | | 1,393,456 | | | 31,683 | | | 140,882 | | | 2,135,181 | | | — | | | 112,302 | | | — | | | 281,185 | | | — | | | 222,691 | | 436,327 | |
| Conversion of Convertible Notes | — | | | | | — | | | (3,694,467) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,393,456) | | | — | | | — | | | (1,056,452) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | — | |
| Total (gains) losses for period included in earnings | (291,566) | | | | | (290,831) | | | 1,219,305 | | | (5,950) | | | (109,337) | | | (106,544) | | | — | | | (31,683) | | | (129,610) | | | (1,078,729) | | | 2,862 | | | — | | | 12,311 | | | — | | | 9,848 | | | — | | — | |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | — | | | | | $ | 1,403 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,272 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,862 | | | $ | 112,302 | | | $ | 12,311 | | | $ | 281,185 | | | $ | 9,848 | | | $ | 222,691 | | $ | 436,327 | |
The fair value of the level 3 2022 July Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Black-Scholes model which used the following inputs: term of 3.00 years, risk free rate of 4.47%, no dividends, volatility of 57.0%, common stock price of $124.80 and strike price of $60,000.00.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 February Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Black-Scholes model which used the following inputs: term of 3.09 years, risk free rate of 3.56%, no dividends, volatility of 83.0%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $800.00.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 February Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Black-Scholes model which used the following inputs: term of 4.09 years, risk free rate of 4.33%, no dividends, volatility of 85.0%, common stock price of $124.80, and strike price of $800.00.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 October Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 3.83 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $151.20.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 October Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.80 years, risk free rate of 4.20%, no dividends, volatility of 49.6%, common stock price of $124.80, and strike price of $151.20.
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - October 2024 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 0.00 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $136.08.
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - October 2024 was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.33 years, risk free rate of 4.20%, no dividends, volatility of 49.6%, common stock price of $124.80, and strike price of $136.08.
The fair value of the level 3 Additional Investment Rights - October 2024 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 0.00 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $136.08.
The fair value of the level 3 Additional Investment Rights - October 2024 was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.33 years, risk free rate of 4.20%, no dividends, volatility of 49.6%, common stock price of $124.80, and strike price of $136.08.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 December Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Black-Scholes model which used the following inputs: term of 0.00 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $136.08.
The fair value of the level 3 2024 December Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2024 using the Black-Scholes model which used the following inputs: term of 5.00 years, risk free rate of 4.33%, no dividends, volatility of 85.0%, common stock price of $124.80, and strike price of $130.28.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 March Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.43 years, risk free rate of 3.70%, no dividends, volatility of 46.6%, common stock price of $9.60, and strike price of $29.60.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 April Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.58 years, risk free rate of 3.70%, no dividends, volatility of 46.6%, common stock price of $9.60, and strike price of $29.60.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 May Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.42 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $29.60.
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - May 2025 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.18 years risk free rate of 3.70%, no dividends, volatility of 46.6%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $29.60.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 September Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.69 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $6.80
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - September 2025 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.21 years risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 47.9%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $6.80.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 November Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.83 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 46.4%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $5.54.
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - November 2025 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.52 years risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 46.4%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $5.54.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 December 17 and 26 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 4.85 years, risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 46.4%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $3.88.
The fair value of the level 3 Senior Convertible Notes - December 2025 17 and 26 was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 1.52 years risk free rate of 3.50%, no dividends, volatility of 46.4%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $3.88.
The fair value of the level 3 2025 December 30 Institutional/Accredited Investor Warrants and AIR was estimated at December 31, 2025 using the Monte Carlo Simulation model which used the following inputs: term of 5.00 years, risk free rate of 4.20%, no dividends, volatility of 53.0%, common stock price of $2.54, and strike price of $3.55.
Other Debt Obligations
The following outstanding debt obligations are reflected in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at carrying value since the Company did not elect to remeasure the debt obligations to fair value at the end of each reporting period. The carrying values of these debt obligations approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these debt obligations.
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| December 31, 2025 | | December 31, 2024 | |
| Fair Value | Carrying Value | | Fair Value | Carrying Value | |
| Term loan | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,445,345 | | $ | 1,445,345 | | |
| Promissory Notes - August 16, 2024 | $ | 564,446 | | $ | 564,446 | | | $ | 884,676 | | $ | 884,676 | | |
| Promissory Notes - August 27, 2024 | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 516,818 | | $ | 516,818 | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - December 2024 | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 250,000 | | $ | 250,000 | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - September 2025 | $ | 112,302 | | $ | 112,302 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - November 2025 | $ | 281,186 | | $ | 281,186 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | |
| Senior Convertible Notes - December 2025 | $ | 222,691 | | $ | 222,691 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | |
| Promissory Notes - Fermata Energy II LLC | $ | 584,292 | | $ | 584,292 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | |
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy in 2025 and 2024.
Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses are generally carried on the cost basis, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.