Beyond Motors

What Beyond Motors does

Beyond Motors, d.o.o. is a Slovenian developer and manufacturer of axial flux electric motors, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Ljubljana with an R&D and production facility in Notranje Gorice. The company offers three core products under the AXM series — AXM2 (135 kW peak / 85 kW continuous), AXM3 (260 kW peak / 155 kW continuous), and AXM4 (430 kW peak / 240 kW continuous) — all featuring water cooling, stackable configurations enabling up to 3x power multiplication at the same diameter, and continuous power-to-weight ratios between 4.7 and 5.6 kW/kg. A patent-pending water cooling system and a parametric design workflow (FEM simulation, optimization, CAD, and prototype build) underpin both the standard product line and a custom motor development service. Products carry CE and EMC (Partner) certifications.

The company generates revenue through hardware sales of the AXM series (individually or in stacked configurations) and professional services for bespoke motor engineering. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure; orders for up to 5 motors are routed through self-service enquiry forms, while larger orders and custom development engage the dedicated sales team. Customers span marine (Vita Yachts, Tecnico Solar Boat, Van Klink Engineering), aviation and aerospace (Korea Aviation Technologies, Astro Mechanica, AMSL Aero, Turkish Aerospace Industries), automotive (Hyundai Motor, Heros Motorcycles, Vidde Mobility), industrial (Grundfos, Liftra, Tresa Energy India), and motorsport/education (Ohio State University, UWA Motorsport, TU Delft, University of Michigan). Distribution combines a self-service web configurator with consultative enterprise sales and 24/7 support; the company claims worldwide delivery and a 2-month first-motor delivery commitment.

Beyond Motors is privately held with two registered Slovenian entities (Beyond Motors, d.o.o. and Beyond Electric d.o.o.) and is led by founder/CEO/CTO Domen Kočevar and co-founder/FCFO Luke Beben, an ex-Fortune 500 CFO. The company actively solicits external investment through a dedicated [email protected] channel, but no funding rounds, revenue figures, or institutional investors are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Beyond Motors

Legal name

Beyond Motors, d.o.o.

Website

https://beyondmotors.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beyond Motors is a Slovenian developer and manufacturer of axial flux electric motors (AXM2/3/4 series, 85–240 kW continuous) serving marine, aviation, automotive, and industrial customers worldwide through direct sales, custom engineering, and a web-based configurator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Motors and Electric Propulsion Systems

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Axial flux motors
• Electric propulsion systems
• High power density motors
• Custom motor engineering
• Motor controller integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Motor Sales: Sale of axial flux electric motors (AXM2, AXM3, AXM4) with various power ratings. Motors can be purchased individually or in stacked configurations (double/triple). Each motor comes with optional controller package for 'plug & play' solution.
2. Custom Motor Development Services: Bespoke motor engineering services including specification review, parametric modeling, FEM simulations, optimization, CAD design, and prototype development for customer-specific applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beyond Motors designs, manufactures, and sells axial flux electric motors (AXM2, AXM3, AXM4) ranging from 85 kW to 240 kW of continuous power for marine, aviation, automotive, and industrial applications. The company also provides bespoke custom motor development services (specification, parametric modeling, FEM simulations, optimization, CAD design, and prototyping) and integrated motor-and-controller plug-and-play packages. All motors feature patent-pending water cooling, a stackable design enabling up to 3x power multiplication, and worldwide delivery with CE and EMC certifications.

Product overview

Beyond Motors offers a unified portfolio of axial flux electric motors under the AXM series (AXM2, AXM3, AXM4), representing next-generation electric propulsion solutions. The portfolio centers on three core motor products with escalating power ratings (135kW, 260kW, and 430kW peak power respectively), all featuring water cooling, stackable design for up to 3x power multiplication, and universal applicability across marine, aviation, automotive, racing, and industrial sectors. The offering is complemented by custom motor development services for bespoke engineering requirements and a plug-and-play motor controller package. A web-based Motor Configurator tool enables customer configuration and quotation. The company maintains its own production and R&D facilities in Slovenia with worldwide delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXM Series: Product line of axial flux electric motors comprising three models: AXM2 (peak 135 kW, 14.5–15.1 kg), AXM3 (peak 260 kW, 27–28.6 kg), and AXM4 (peak 430 kW, 48–51.1 kg), with stackable configurations for up to 3x power multiplication.

Products and services

• AXM2 Axial Flux Electric Motor The AXM2 is a compact high-performance axial flux electric motor delivering 135 kW peak power, 85 kW continuous power, 200 Nm peak torque, and 135 Nm continuous torque with water cooling. It achieves 5.6 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio (15.1 kg motor weight) and is suitable for automotive, marine, aviation, and industrial applications. The motor can be stacked up to 3x for power multiplication.
• AXM3 Axial Flux Electric Motor The AXM3 is a mid-range high-power axial flux electric motor delivering 260 kW peak power, 155 kW continuous power, 545 Nm peak torque, and 350 Nm continuous torque with water cooling. It achieves 5.4 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio (28.6 kg motor weight) and is designed for high-performance applications requiring superior torque. The motor can be stacked up to 3x for power multiplication.
• AXM4 Axial Flux Electric Motor The AXM4 is the maximum-power axial flux electric motor in the AXM series, delivering 430 kW peak power, 240 kW continuous power, 1000 Nm peak torque, and 660 Nm continuous torque with water cooling. It achieves 4.7 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio (51.1 kg motor weight) and is engineered for the most demanding industrial and heavy machinery applications. The motor can be stacked up to 3x for power multiplication.
• Custom Motor Development Service Bespoke motor engineering service providing customer specification review, fully parametric model build-up, FEM simulations, optimization procedure, CAD design, and motor prototype delivery. Designed for customers with specific application requirements that standard AXM models cannot meet, including marine, aviation, automotive, racing, and industrial applications.
• Motor & Controller Package Plug-and-play integrated solution combining Beyond Motors' axial flux motors with an optimized motor controller, sold as a complete package to deliver maximum performance and efficiency without requiring customers to source a separate controller.

Quantifiable outcome

• AXM2 delivers 5.6 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio (85 kW continuous from 15.1 kg motor)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korea Aviation Technologies (KAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorea Aviation Technologies partnered with Beyond Motors since 2023 for high torque and high power electric motors for aviation applications. The fast response and technical knowledge led to meeting special requirements, and KAT highly recommends Beyond Motors' axial flux IPMs for future projects.
• Astro MechanicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChosen to power the future of aviation with cutting-edge e-motor technology. Partnership showcased in gallery content featuring collaboration video.
• Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for custom motor development to meet demanding race requirements. Ohio State provided testimonial praising swift communication and tailor-made motor solutions.
• University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Michigan (UMEB) featured as a customer and partner for electric motor technology development.
• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical University of Delft partnership for electric propulsion research and development.
• AMSL AerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian electric aircraft company partnership for aviation propulsion.
• Opera AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for electric propulsion in aerospace applications.
• GrundfosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal pump manufacturer partnership for electric motor solutions in pumping applications.
• Phoenix OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for electric propulsion solutions.
• FlandersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for regional market coverage.
• EDAGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and design partner for vehicle integration services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• YASA: UK-based pioneer of axial flux electric motors for automotive and aviation, now owned by Mercedes-Benz AG. Direct head-to-head competitor to Beyond Motors in the high-power-density axial flux IPM category, with stronger OEM backing and deeper capital.
• Saietta Group: UK-listed developer of axial flux permanent magnet motors for light mobility, marine and automotive. Targets similar power-dense, lightweight applications and competes directly for design wins in e-mobility and marine electrification.
• Elaphe Propulsion Technologies: Slovenia-based in-wheel axial flux motor specialist supplying automotive and mobility OEMs. Same geography and same axial flux technology category, making it the closest direct competitor for European design wins.
• EMRAX: Slovenia-based manufacturer of axial flux permanent magnet motors widely used in aviation, marine and motorsport. Same home country and overlapping customer base, offering comparable power-dense motors at similar price points.
• Magnax: Belgium-based axial flux motor developer focused on automotive and heavy-duty applications. Competes on the same core value proposition — high power density and efficiency — against conventional radial flux machines.
• Turntide Technologies: US-based developer of axial flux switched reluctance motors for HVAC, industrial and mobility markets. Targets similar efficiency-and-power-density use cases and overlaps with Beyond Motors' industrial customer base.
• Equipmake: UK-based axial flux motor manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace and industrial customers, including electric propulsion for aerospace. Direct competitor in the aviation and motorsport electrification segments.

Emerging players

• Higen Motor: Korean manufacturer of industrial and EV motors with growing axial flux capability. Relevant peer because Beyond Motors already supplies Korean customers (KAT) and Hyundai — Higen is a potential local alternative in the same end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen: German Tier-1 automotive supplier with a large EV motor and e-drive portfolio, including electric axle and high-performance motors. Represents the incumbent scale threat to Beyond Motors' automotive ambitions.
• Nidec: Japanese global leader in electric motors across automotive, appliance and industrial markets. Serves as the volume benchmark that any axial flux challenger must displace to win large automotive programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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