# Additive Drives

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/additive-drives

- Industry: Power & Utilities
- Headquarters: Dresden, Germany
- Website: www.additive-drives.de
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 5, 2020)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Additive Drives GmbH is a German company specializing in the design and production of custom electric motors for various industries, including automotive and aerospace, utilizing advanced additive manufacturing techniques to enhance performance and efficiency. Founded in 2020 by Philipp Arnold, Axel Helm, and Dr. Jakob Jung in Germany, Additive Drives GmbH focuses on developing specialized electric motors. In February 2026, Nordic Alpha Partners acquired a minority stake in Additive Drives GmbH from AM Ventures for approximately EUR 25 million. As part of the transaction, AM Ventures reinvested in the company. The CEO, Axel Helm, leads the company, which boasts over 300 projects and 20 patents. Additive Drives specializes in the development and manufacturing of customized electric motors tailored for a range of applications across multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, motorsport, and industrial sectors. Their core offerings focus on high-performance electric drives that leverage innovative additive manufacturing techniques, enabling the production of motors without traditional tooling costs. This flexibility allows for optimization and customization for specific use cases, such as traction drives, fan motors in heat pumps, and torque motors that replace inefficient hydraulic systems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major automotive manufacturers and aerospace firms, operating across Europe, North America, and Asia.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 5, 2020, $1.8M — AM Ventures

## Investors

- AM Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/am-ventures) — Seed