Hardt Hyperloop
Hardt Hyperloop develops hyperloop technology for fast, energy-efficient transport of passengers and freight, using magnetic levitation and low-pressure tubes to enable speeds up to 700 km/h. The company has delivered the 420-meter European Hyperloop Center test facility and demonstrated high-speed lane switching without moving components. Its vehicles accommodate 40 passengers or 14 Euro pallets in cargo configuration.
- Mobility & Transportation
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Energy
Funding
Raised to date
€48.3MRaised 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.
Est. $52.6Macross 7 rounds
BPEV+8Not disclosed · Undisclosed
Announced Nov 2026 · from article date
Disclosed cumulative: $36.3M
Not on chart (date unknown): Grant €15M
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional transportation methods struggle to meet the growing global demand for efficient and sustainable travel, leading to increased energy consumption, pollution, congestion, and high infrastructure costs. Current systems lack the scalability and environmental friendliness needed to accommodate future transportation needs.
Solution
Hardt Hyperloop is developing a high-speed transportation system based on magnetic levitation and low-pressure tubes. This system aims to provide an energy-efficient alternative to traditional transportation, significantly reducing energy consumption compared to roads, aviation, and even rail. By operating in a low-pressure environment, vehicles can travel at high speeds with minimal resistance, while magnetic levitation eliminates friction and noise. The hyperloop system is designed to seamlessly integrate into urban and natural environments, offering a sustainable and scalable solution for future transportation demands. The company has built and operates the European Hyperloop Center, a 420-meter test facility where its core technologies are validated and demonstrated.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes governments, transportation authorities, and private companies seeking sustainable and efficient high-speed transportation solutions for passengers and freight.
Features
- Magnetic levitation for frictionless and silent operation
- Low-pressure tubes to minimize air resistance and enable high speeds
- Energy-efficient design consuming significantly less energy than traditional modes
- Open infrastructure specification to ensure compatibility and seamless integration
- Smart hyperloop vehicles equipped with levitation, guidance, propulsion, and control systems
- European Hyperloop Center for testing and validating hyperloop technologies
- Lane switching technology demonstrated without moving components
- Full-scale vehicle designs: 24m length, 2.5m diameter, carbon fiber monocoque, 40 passengers or 14 Euro pallets, 3 MW propulsion, speeds up to 700 km/h
- Traction solutions including hybrid electromagnetic suspension, SiC-based magnet drives, closed-loop airgap sensors, and laminated e-steel track sets
- Application engineering services for hyperloop system design, development, and implementation
- Route development services collaborating with stakeholders to plan and implement hyperloop networks