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Kitekraft

YC S19

Munich, DE · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 6 employees · 1 known investors

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Kitekraft develops airborne wind energy systems that use small tethered aircraft instead of conventional rigid towers and blades to harvest wind and generate low-cost electricity. The technology aims to reduce material use, simplify logistics and installation, and lower landscape impact compared with traditional wind turbines.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

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Maximilian IsenseeinFounder

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Christoph Drexlerin𝕏Co-Founder

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André FrirdichinFounder

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Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)inFounder

Investors · 1

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 6

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