Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)
FounderFounder at Kitekraft
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
FoundedKitekraft · YC
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 KitekraftYC S19
Intro paths
YC
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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
Education
- Technical University of MunichDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering and Information Technology2013 — 2021
- Y CombinatorYC Batch S19
- Technical University of MunichMaster of Science (MSc), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology2012 — 2013
- Fachhochschule Bielefeld, University of Applied Sciences, GermanyBachelor of Engineering (BEng), Renewable Energies2008 — 2012
- Elisabeth Gymnasium Eisenach (Secondary School)Abitur1999 — 2007
Skills & more
ManagementElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentControl Engineering1PowertrainC++1C (Programming Language)Numerical SimulationNonlinear DynamicsRigid Body DynamicsData AnalysisSignal Processing
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MatlabSimulinkSimscapePower ElectronicsElectrical MachinesMechatronicsPropulsionGuidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)QtSystems EngineeringConceptual DesignRedundant SystemsLanguages English · German
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Also attended Technical University of Munich182
Daan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundJulian von EckartsbergManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsHannes Voucko-GlocknerInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve VenturesNiklas Born de AndrésInvestment & Product Intern at Kibo VenturesItziar EstevezPartner - Growth at Iris Capital
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Also attended Y Combinator1,463
Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJon XuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorTed ChaiAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersLeo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesYusuf SherwaniCo-Founder and CEO at Pelago; a Londoner living in New York City
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Shared employers
Also worked at kiteKRAFT1
Also worked at Technical University of Munich31
Ariel GolanInvestment Director at Bayern KapitalEduardo PalmaAssociate at 415 CapitalBen ScheidtPartner at RedstoneSebastian SchuonCo-Founder at Alasco at PICUS CAPITALKatharina FriePartner at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSDr. Mark WindeknechtPrincipal at World Fund
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Also worked at UC Irvine27
Pascal KroteePrincipal, Ph.D. at RiverVest Venture PartnersSherwin KuoInvestor at FusionHans KeirsteadChairman at RDiscoveryOla JimohSeae Ventures Fellow at Seae VenturesDr. Ryan SpitlerAdvisory Partner at Boutique Venture PartnersBob HolmenManaging Director at Miramar Venture Partners
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