What Hypercraft does

Hypercraft, Inc. is a Provo, Utah-headquartered Delaware C-corp that develops electric and hybrid-electric drive systems for vehicle manufacturers across defense, commercial, and specialty sectors. The company operates a vertically integrated technology stack spanning battery packs, powertrains, power electronics, software, and full vehicle integration, anchored by Carbon Architecture, a software-defined Vehicle Operating System (VOS) providing drive-by-wire controls, thermal management, and autonomous software integration via a MOSA-compliant, ITAR-aware framework. The platform is intended to support DoD-aligned modular open systems across uncrewed and crewed vehicle platforms, and the company has structured its Core as a six-layer sovereign IP stack covering software, communication (Carbon Link/HyperLynk), battery systems (HyperPack), power electronics, powertrains, and full vehicle integration.

The company monetizes by selling components and integrated platforms to defense primes, government agencies, and specialty vehicle manufacturers. Product portfolio includes the Razorback unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), HyperPack battery packs, the Pilot P50 hybrid range extender, ThermalBox/PowerBlade/PowerBLOK electrical components, a family of powertrains (R300Si, C335St, C570S, M150S), and complete turnkey vehicles such as the Sierra Echo, Sierra Echo-S, and SRTV-e tactical vehicle. The company has scaled to 51-100 employees and has raised approximately $36.5M across a 2023 seed ($6.5M, post-money $51.5M) and a 2025 Series A ($26M, post-money $106M) led by Stalwart Ventures with EDGE Group participation in the SDF.

Named customers include Fortem Technologies (counter-UAS integration), BC Customs (SRTV tactical vehicles), Sierra Car (Sierra Echo defense vehicles), Halevai (maritime), Baker Engineering (defense manufacturing), the Air National Guard, and NATC. Hypercraft has entered a strategic coalition with Baker Engineering, joined the NAMC consortium for OTA contracting access, partnered with Turntide Technologies for motor technology, and integrated with Fortem Technologies for counter-UAS deployments. Brian Bowers was appointed CEO in December 2025, succeeding founder Jake Hawksworth, who continues as Chief Growth Officer.

Name

Hypercraft

Legal name

Hypercraft, Inc.

Website

https://hypercraftusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hypercraft, Inc. is a Provo, Utah-based developer of electric and hybrid-electric drive systems for defense, commercial, and specialty vehicle manufacturers. The company offers a vertically integrated tech stack including Carbon Architecture VOS, HyperPack batteries, powertrains, and complete UGV and tactical vehicle platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electric Propulsion Systems

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC), Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Hybrid-electric powertrains
• Unmanned ground vehicles
• Electric drive systems
• Defense propulsion platforms
• Software-defined vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hybrid-Electric Powertrain Systems: Sale of complete hybrid-electric propulsion systems including motors, battery packs, power electronics, and control units to defense and industrial customers for platform integration.
2. Software-Defined UGV Platforms: Sale of complete Razorback unmanned ground vehicle platforms with integrated Carbon Architecture, targeting defense customers for multi-mission capabilities.
3. Mission-Ready Platform Integration: Engineering services and system integration for defense contractors and government customers, including validation, deployment support, and customization through strategic partnerships.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hypercraft designs, manufactures, and sells hybrid-electric propulsion systems and software-defined unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms for defense, maritime, and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes complete vehicles such as the Razorback tactical UGV, modular powertrains (R300Si, C335St, C570S, M150S), the Carbon Architecture vehicle operating system, battery systems (HyperPack), and the Pilot P50 hybrid range extender, sold as integrated solutions or standalone components to OEMs and government end-users.

Product overview

Hypercraft offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two core products: the Razorback software-defined UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) tactical platform and the Carbon Architecture software-defined vehicle operating system. These are supported by a modular component ecosystem including HyperPack battery systems, the Pilot P50 range extender, various powertrains (R300Si, C335St, C570S, M150S), the Vehicle Control Unit, and proprietary technologies (Carbon Link/HyperLynk, THERMALBOX, POWERBLADE, POWERBLOK). The Carbon Architecture serves as the unified software layer (Carbon Core, OS, SDK, Tools, Apps, Link) that enables software-defined control across all powertrains and vehicles. The company also offers integrated vehicle products including the Sierra Echo-S off-road vehicle and SRTV-e tactical vehicle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carbon Architecture: Software-defined vehicle operating system that bridges physical hardware and digital intelligence, enabling rapid integration of software, sensors, and mission payloads.
• Razorback
• HyperPack
• Carbon Link
• ThermalBox
• PowerBlade
• PowerBlok
• Pilot P50

Products and services

• Razorback UGV Platform Software-defined unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) tactical hybrid-electric platform delivering 280-mile range, 2,400 lbs payload, 60 mph top speed, 38 kW exportable power, and MOSA-compliant architecture for rapid mission-set swaps and over-the-air updates. Sold to defense customers for contested logistics, counter-UAS, mobile export power, and tactical edge operations.
• Carbon Architecture Open-architecture, MOSA-compliant vehicle operating system (VOS) that bridges physical hardware and digital intelligence. Consists of Carbon Core (centralized compute), Carbon OS (operating layer), Carbon SDK (developer tools), Carbon Tools (platform management), Carbon Apps (modular capabilities), and Carbon Link (communication layer). Enables integration of any autonomy stack, sensors, and mission payloads without vendor lock-in.
• HyperPack Battery System Modular, structural battery units engineered for high-vibration tactical use with proprietary cell-to-pack cooling. Capacities range from 6.7 kWh to 23.7 kWh for standard applications and up to 120 kWh for maritime applications. Available in 400V and 800V configurations.
• Pilot P50 Hybrid Range Extender 50kW continuous-output hybrid diesel range extender and auxiliary power unit (APU) with scalable integration across 400V, 600V, and 800V platforms. Features CAN control, smart operational modes, and built-in safety and thermal management.
• R300Si Powertrain High-torque electric powertrain delivering 306 HP peak, 500 Nm peak torque with instant delivery, 12,000 RPM max, designed for tactical light utility vehicles. Powers the Sierra Echo demonstrator and SRTV-e platform.
• C335St Powertrain Single-motor high-torque system rated at 335 HP peak, 950 Nm peak torque, 800V architecture with IP 6K9K submersion and high-pressure spray certification for extreme terrain deployment.
• C570S Hybrid System Heavy-duty hybrid system featuring 120 kWh high-voltage battery, 1,700 HP, 6,000+ lb-ft torque, onboard genset for persistent range, designed for 14-ton tactical vehicles.
• M150S Marine Drive Marine-grade electric propulsion system delivering 150 HP continuous, 230 Nm continuous torque, 400V architecture, 12,000 RPM max, designed for littoral maneuver and low-observable maritime operations with less than 12dB acoustic signature.
• Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Central command layer coordinating motor control, battery system communication, inverter synchronization, hybrid range extender engagement, regenerative braking strategy, thermal monitoring, and CAN network communication across powertrain subsystems.
• Sierra Echo-S Off-Road Vehicle High-performance off-road vehicle powered by Turntide axial flux motors delivering 610 Nm peak torque and 182 kW peak power per motor, available through Sierra Car as a commercial off-road product.
• SRTV-e Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle Electric Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle developed with BC Customs, air-drop certified with silent infiltration capability. Features 800V high-density lithium-ion, 268 HP peak power, 500 Nm peak torque.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280-mile range at 2,400 lbs payload capacity with diesel-hybrid powertrain
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Fortem TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Strategic partnership to integrate Fortem's TrueView radar and tactical counter-UAS mitigation systems onto Hypercraft's Razorback hybrid UGV. Creates a persistent mobile Sensor-to-Shooter capability for neutralizing Group 1 and 2 UAS threats in contested environments. Fortem recently received $25M investment from Lockheed Martin.
• National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Membership in NAMC (non-profit member-led organization connecting Department of War with industry and academia) announced June 1, 2026. Enables participation in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) solicitations and collaboration with U.S. Army and industry partners for autonomous ground vehicle technology delivery.
• Baker EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Strategic coalition announced December 8, 2025, for joint development, marketing, and field deployment of hybrid-electric defense vehicles. Combines Baker Engineering's battle-hardened manufacturing capabilities with Hypercraft's advanced propulsion technologies to deliver platforms offering extended range, silent mobility, and ruggedized power generation.
• Turntide TechnologiessecondaryTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Collaboration unveiled at SEMA 2025 for Sierra Echo-S off-road vehicle powered by Turntide's axial flux motor technology. Vehicle uses two Turntide AF 140 motors paired with Gen 5, Size 9 inverters, delivering 610 Nm peak torque and 182 kW peak power per motor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights20 records

Broad incumbents

• Textron Systems: Textron Systems builds tactical vehicles (Flyer, TAPV) and unmanned systems (Aerosonde) for defense customers. They are a comparable defense ground mobility and unmanned systems prime with substantially greater resources and existing DoD IdIQ contracts.
• Pratt Miller Defense (an Oshkosh company): Pratt Miller developed the Expeditionary Modular Autonomous Vehicle (EMAV) and other UGVs before being acquired by Oshkosh. They are a direct UGV peer with substantial defense program funding and now benefit from Oshkosh's manufacturing scale — a more established alternative to Hypercraft/Razorback.
• General Dynamics Land Systems: GDLS is a major defense ground vehicle prime (Stryker, Abrams, Infantry Squad Vehicle) that is itself moving into hybrid-electric and autonomous ground vehicles. Their roadmap competes directly with Razorback for tactical mobility programs and brings massive existing DoD relationships.
• Oshkosh Defense: Oshkosh is a Tier-1 tactical vehicle manufacturer (JLTV, FMTV, HEMTT) and now owns Pratt Miller. They are pursuing hybrid-electric tactical vehicles and have the manufacturing scale, prime contractor relationships, and DoD program-backed R&D budgets that smaller players like Hypercraft compete against.
• BAE Systems (Land & Armaments): BAE Systems is a global defense prime with significant ground vehicle programs (Bradley, AMPV) and is actively pursuing hybrid-electric tactical vehicles. Their size, prime contractor status, and global footprint make them a competitor for any major ground vehicle modernization program Hypercraft targets.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris acquired Endeavor Robotics (Talon, SUGV) and now operates a meaningful UGV franchise integrated with broader defense electronics. They are a competition for tactical UGV contracts and bring a broader defense prime contracting capability that Hypercraft cannot match as a sub-100-person startup.

Direct peers

• Anduril Industries: Anduril builds software-defined defense platforms (Lattice OS, Ghost Helicopter, Loitering Munitions) and is the template for the 'software-defined defense' company. Hypercraft is pursuing the same playbook at the ground-vehicle layer, with Carbon Architecture analogous to Lattice. Both are venture-backed and target DoD with platform-software plays.
• Ghost Robotics: Ghost Robotics is a leading UGV manufacturer with a fielded quadruped platform (Vision 60, SPN) already deployed across DoD. They are the most direct competitor for tactical UGV mission sets and have existing DIU and defense program contracts that Hypercraft is competing against.

Emerging players

• QinetiQ Inc. QinetiQ builds the Dragon Runner, Talon, and other fielded tactical UGVs with deep DoD program history. They are a direct UGV competitor with established product lines and customer relationships, though they operate with less venture-driven agility than Hypercraft.
• Polaris Government and Defense: Polaris's Government and Defense division supplies MRZR tactical vehicles and has been partnering with electrification developers to field hybrid-electric tactical platforms. They are a peer in the light tactical / extreme mobility segment where Hypercraft's R300Si and C335St powertrains compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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