Munich-based Hyperdrives, which develops high-performance, cost-effective electric drive systems for industrial applications, has raised €3 million in a pre-seed round led by Rethink Ventures.
- Hyperdrives, founded in 2021 by Michael Numberger and Robin Renz, is a Munich-based deep-tech company developing high-performance electric drive systems for industrial-scale production.
- The company designs motors that are more compact, efficient, and cost-effective, reducing material input by up to 50% while maintaining high power and torque density.
- Hyperdrives’ innovation centers on advanced hollow conductor cooling and distributed winding technology, which allows direct heat dissipation, higher continuous currents, and compatibility with various rotor topologies, even eliminating rare-earth magnets if needed.
- Their products, including Hyperdrives One, Ultra, and the Pulse inverter, are engineered for mass production and a wide range of industries, delivering superior efficiency, lower operational costs, and scalable, sustainable electric drive solutions.
"At Hyperdrives, we are building the turbocharger for electric motors: motorsport-level performance at automotive-level cost and manufacturability. Lighter, smaller, and more efficient motors — ready for real-world volume production," Hyperdrives' team, commented on LinkedIn.
Details of the deal
- Hyperdrives closed an oversubscribed €3 million pre-seed round, led by Rethink Ventures, a Munich-based VC focused on mobility and logistics innovation.
“Hyperdrives cracks the toughest trade-off in e-mobility: Peak performance and scalability. Next stop IAA MOBILITY: Meet the team in Hall B3, Booth D151. Proud to back Hyperdrives and to be at their side as they scale breakthrough e-motors for industrial rollout," claims Matthias Schanze, General Partner at Rethink Ventures.
- The round also received support from First Momentum Ventures, SDAC Ventures, Acequia Capital, 2100 Ventures, Prototype Capital, and several angel investors.
- Hyperdrives will use the pre-seed funding to advance R&D, optimize manufacturing for industrial-scale production, and expand market reach.
- The investment will support the development of lighter, smaller, and more efficient electric motors, enabling top-tier performance at competitive costs and accelerating the company’s growth in the e-mobility sector.
