Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Driven
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN
Updated at: 2026-06-12T05:00:57Z

Tagline: Driven is bringing cutting edge automotive technology to the fast moving e-bike market. 

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 145200 | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 115 | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 145200 | observed_at: 2026-06-12T05:00:57Z | expires_at: 2026-06-13T05:00:57Z
- Total investors: 115 | observed_at: 2026-06-12T05:00:57Z | expires_at: 2026-06-13T05:00:57Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 145200
- total_investors: 115
- team_size: 4
- featured_investor_count: 3
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- Advanced and innovative e-bike drive system. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-1
- Three patents awarded, 2 provisional patents. The Driven system is truly novel to micromobility. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-2
- Extended battery range of 10 – 19% - more efficiency is better for riders and the environment. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-3
- Extremely low maintenance (every 10,000 miles). | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-4
- A single, bolt-on solution – no more cobbling together of chains/derailleurs/motors. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-5
- The e-bike market is experiencing hyper growth. Now a $30B + market with almost a 15% CAGR. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-6
- Led by seasoned bike industry professionals with dozens of successful products in the market. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-7
- Spun out of CeramicSpeed. Already raised ~$2M from bike industry and crowd funding investors. | citation: https://wefunder.com/DRIVEN#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: Curios why there hasn't been any income for the last 3 months?
  A: Thanks for your question Wade - we are pre-revenue, as we've just introduced our drive. Wefunder investors will help support our entrance into the market.
- Q: What interest rate is associated with this round of Convertible Notes?
  A: Hi Dave. The interest rate is 5% compounding over two years with a 25% discount. Thanks for your question!
- Q: Can you comment on competitors, in terms of efficiency, reliability and cost, please?
  A: Thanks for the question Enrico, I’ll hit your questions in order: Efficiency - our drive system is performing at over 80% efficient. Most e-bikes sit between 65 - 75% efficient, meaning if you put a single watt of power IN, you get about .65 watts OUT to the back wheel. Reliability - The bevel differential drive has been used for 25 years in hybrid vehicles and we expect our drives to be as reliable as a Toyota, Ford, or Stellantis hybrid vehicle with the same drive system. We expect maintena...
- Q: What is the highest and lowest gear this device can achieve? For more context, an issue I've observed with ebike drivetrains (especially on the higher end class 3 bikes that can go 28mph, but also mass market bikes like those from Rad) is that the highest gear provided is not ...
  A: Thanks for the question Tim. The Orbit Drive outputs 2:1 at the lowest gear, and 4:1 at the highest. And the drive does solve for your use-case. The bevel differential gearing allows the rider to choose a cadence (just get on and pedal) AND an assist level (how much you want to work). So you decide. Want to ride with little effort? Just press UP the assistance. Want to get some exercise? Press DOWN the assistance. Infinite gears accommodate your desired assistance at all speeds (per your loca...
- Q: Hello, 1) Shaft-driven bicycles where first introduced in the 1880s but are very rare. You do see shaft-driven motorcycles but they are less common than chain-driven motorcycles. Why aren't shaft drives popular and what are you doing differently that is going to make them catc...
  A: Hi Felix, thanks for the questions. Our drive system works with a chain, belt, or shaft drive. The shaft drive is a premium product and has a few benefits over the chain and belt; it is slightly more efficient and it allows the complete drive system to be enclosed. Why aren’t there more shaft drives? They are more difficult to manufacture and have only recently been made with materials that makes their weight competitive. We expect OEM bike manufacturers to gravitate more toward chains and be...