KiteX

Denmark
Fredensborg, Capital Region, Denmark, 2860

Company profile

KiteX company profile

At KiteX, we're not just building wind turbines – we're reimagining the very essence of wind energy. Our mission is clear: to revolutionize the energy landscape with groundbreaking technology inspired by the efficiency of kites. This translates to wind turbines that require significantly less material, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional behemoths. This benefit extends not just to consumers but also to businesses seeking to minimize their environmental footprint. Our journey began with a bold vision: harnessing the power of kites to drastically reduce the material consumption of wind turbines (up to a remarkable 10-fold decrease). We envisioned leveraging the efficient transfer of forces inherent in kites, coupled with the autonomy of modern drones. As we delved deeper... a path-altering revelation emerged. The initial concept, involving a guy-wire supported tower and structurally supported kites, became the foundation for our ultimate vision. This approach retains the substantial material savings (still a significant 3-10 times less) compared to conventional turbines, but eliminates the complexities associated with flying wind turbines. Safety zones and noise levels, previously considered major hurdles, are no longer hindrances. Additionally, our lighter structures simplify installation and eliminate the need for massive concrete foundations – a win for both efficiency and environmental impact.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
1-10 employees
Revenue range
$1M-$10M
Founded
2016-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Postal code
2860
Country code
DK
Continent
Europe

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
Seed
Funding rounds
1
Last funding
Seed / 2017-11-27
Last equity funding
Seed
Investors
2
Lead investors
2
Founders
3
Articles
4

Founders and investors

Founders

Andreas Bruun OkholmChristoffer SigshøjGustaf Kugelberg

Lead investors

Cong WangThe Nordic Web Ventures

Investors

Cong WangThe Nordic Web Ventures