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Donut Lab

Transportation · Espoo, Finland · Founded 2024

In-wheel motor technology enhancing EV performance with unmatched efficiency and control MoreLess

Donut Lab is at the forefront of redefining mobility through its groundbreaking in-wheel motor technology, aimed at enhancing electric vehicle (EV) performance. The company focuses on eliminating traditional power transmission systems, thereby reducing complexity, cost, and weight. This approach not only maximizes torque and power density but also improves vehicle stability and control by removing unsprung mass. Donut Lab's simplified motor architecture allows for innovative vehicle design and packaging, catering to a diverse range of applications from high-performance vehicles to novel transportation solutions. The business model revolves around providing a platform where every component integrates seamlessly, ensuring unmatched efficiency and performance. Revenue is generated through the sale and licensing of its proprietary motor technology to automotive manufacturers and other stakeholders in the EV market. The company's advanced thermal management design supports fast charging, reducing downtime and enhancing energy efficiency. Donut Lab serves clients in the automotive industry, particularly those focused on high-performance and sustainable transportation solutions. Keywords: in-wheel motor, EV performance, torque, power density, vehicle design, thermal management, energy efficiency, automotive, transportation, mobility.

Company overview

Donut Lab company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2024
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland
Employees
51
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
80.7
Investment activity
1 companies · latest Jul 2025
Capital deployed
$0
Preferred round
SEED
client focusb2btechnologyArtificial Intelligencesub industryVehicle ProductionsectorAutomotivebusiness modelManufacturingsectorBuilding Energy EfficiencyindustryTransportation

Valuation & funding

Donut Lab funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing May 2026 $206K Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia
SEEDEquity / VC Jul 2025 $28M $110M Risto Siilasmaa · First Fellow Partners · Springvest · Aboa Advest
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 49
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Growth signals

Donut Lab website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Donut Lab is 61K monthly website visits, down 69.5% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits61K 3-month web change-69.5%
Monthly website visits14 observations · Jun 2025–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Capital deployed

Donut Lab investments and acquisitions

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Donut Lab's talent

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Investors

5 investors on Donut Lab's cap table

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Risto Siilasmaa
First Fellow Partners
Springvest
Aboa Advest
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia

Global footprint

Where Donut Lab has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom57.5%
🇫🇮 Finland30%
🇪🇪 Estonia7.5%
🏳️ Monaco2.5%
🇺🇸 United States2.5%
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Market sentiment

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