Subsequent events (Details) - Subsequent Event $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 13, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 15, 2024 USD ($) tranche
The Warrants
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Value of warrants issued in relation to debt	$ 3,750
Weighted average price, period	10 days
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 1.45
Secured Debt \| Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Annual financial statement delivery period		90 days
Quarterly financial statement delivery period		45 days
Minimum cash coverage as a percentage of outstanding principal	45.00%	40.00%
Secured Debt \| Line of Credit \| The Warrants
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Warrants issued as a percentage of debt	0.05
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility \| Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt term		5 years
Number of tranches \| tranche		4
Number of additional tranches \| tranche		2
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity		$ 175,000
Proceeds from loans		75,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility \| Line of Credit \| Debt Instrument Availability, Tranche Two
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt amount		25,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility \| Line of Credit \| Debt Instrument Availability, Tranche Three
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt amount		25,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility \| Line of Credit \| Debt Instrument Availability, Tranche Four
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt amount		$ 50,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility Tranche Two \| Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	$ 25,000
Period immediately following achievement	30 days
Debt covenant, minimum gross cash proceeds	$ 75,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility Tranche Three \| Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	$ 25,000
Period immediately following achievement	30 days
Debt covenant, product delivery period	6 months
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility Tranche Three \| Line of Credit \| Proceeds Received December 20, 2024
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum gross cash proceeds	$ 100,000
Secured Debt \| Term Loan Facility Tranche Three \| Line of Credit \| Proceeds Received June 30, 2025
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum gross cash proceeds	$ 125,000

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