Where does Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) work?

Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) is Founder of Kitekraft.

What companies did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) found?

Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) founded Kitekraft.

Where did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) go to school?

Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) studied at Technical University of Munich (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering and Information Technology); Y Combinator (YC Batch S19); Technical University of Munich (Master of Science (MSc), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology).

Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)

Founder

Founder at Kitekraft

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

FoundedKitekraft · YC

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About

Florian Stappenbeck holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Technical University of Munich, focusing on optimization of airborne wind energy systems. He has authored research publications on flying wind turbine technology and holds multiple patents in the field.

Founder at Kitekraft YC S19

Intro paths

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Kitekraft's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2019

Co-founders at Kitekraft

Maximilian IsenseeFounder

Christoph DrexlerCo-Founder

André FrirdichFounder

Experience

eMoSys GmbHPower Electronics Engineercurrent2025 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
kiteKRAFTCTO & Cofounder2019 — 2025Munich Area, Germany
Technical University of MunichDoctoral Researcher (PhD/Dr.-Ing.)2014 — 2019Munich, Bavaria, Germany
UC IrvineVisiting Researcher2014 — 2016Irvine
AREVA Wind GmbHControl Engineering Working Student2012 — 2013Bremerhaven, Germany
AREVA Wind GmbHIndustrial Bachelor Thesis Student and Internship2011 — 2012Bremerhaven, Germany
Fachhochschule Bielefeld, University of Applied SciencesTutor for "Information Technology I" for the Renewable Energies course2010 — 2011Bielefeld, Germany
Handelsweise LtdGraphic Designer & Software Developer2007 — 2010Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
Camp Jewell YMCACabin-Counselor2008Colebrook, USA
ASB EisenachAlternative Service2007 — 2008Eisenach, Germany

Skills & more

ManagementElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentControl Engineering1PowertrainC++1C (Programming Language)Numerical SimulationNonlinear DynamicsRigid Body DynamicsData AnalysisSignal Processing

+12 more

MatlabSimulinkSimscapePower ElectronicsElectrical MachinesMechatronicsPropulsionGuidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)QtSystems EngineeringConceptual DesignRedundant Systems

Languages English · German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)?: Florian Stappenbeck holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Technical University of Munich, focusing on optimization of airborne wind energy systems. He has authored research publications on flying wind turbine technology and holds multiple patents in the field.
Where does Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) work?: Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) is Founder of Kitekraft.
What companies did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) found?: Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) founded Kitekraft.
Where did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) go to school?: Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) studied at Technical University of Munich (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering and Information Technology); Y Combinator (YC Batch S19); Technical University of Munich (Master of Science (MSc), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology).