Conifer provides ultra‑compact axial‑flux powertrains that integrate motor, gearbox, electronics, and control software into a single modular unit. Their ferrite‑magnet stator reduces core material and eliminates rare‑earth dependence, delivering 1‑25 hp solutions with up to 10% higher efficiency and 50% smaller size for small electric vehicles, off‑road equipment, and power tools.
Funding
$20M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
MVFounders
Product
Problem
Electric powertrain manufacturers face bulky, expensive motor designs that rely on rare‑earth magnets, complex assembly processes, and long supply chains, limiting the ability to create compact, cost‑effective solutions for small‑scale mobility, tools, and industrial equipment.
Solution
Conifer develops ultra‑compact, modular axial‑flux powertrains that combine motor, gearbox, power electronics, and software into a single integrated package. Their patented stator design reduces core material by 95% and uses widely available ferrite magnets, eliminating rare‑earth dependence and simplifying the supply chain. The modular, stack‑able architecture enables production of 1–25 hp units on a single line with over 80 % part commonality, allowing “no‑tool” assembly and rapid scaling. Integrated controllers and open APIs let OEMs add features such as regenerative braking, hill‑hold, and torque vectoring without extensive hardware redesign. The resulting powertrains deliver up to 10 % higher system efficiency, 50 % reductions in length and weight, and meet IE5+ efficiency standards, improving range and reducing operating costs for a variety of applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs and manufacturers of small electric vehicles, off‑road equipment, power tools, and industrial fans or pumps seeking compact, high‑efficiency drive solutions.
Features
- Patented axial‑flux stator that cuts core volume by 95% and uses ferrite magnets, avoiding rare‑earth supply constraints
- Modular, stack‑able design with 80 %+ part commonality, supporting 1 hp to 25 hp units on a single production line
- Integrated motor, gearbox, power electronics, and VCU with simple, open APIs for rapid feature integration
- In‑wheel configuration that fits entirely within 8″–16″ hubs, providing drop‑in replacement for two‑wheelers, ATVs, lawn mowers, and power tools
- Super‑compact form factor (50 % less length and weight than comparable induction motors) while achieving IE5+ efficiency across speeds
- VFD‑agnostic operation, allowing customers to pair the motor with existing variable‑frequency drives or custom controllers