kuafu
Kuafu is an AI-based energy management platform for electrical grid operators to smart manage the grid by bridging the communication gap between key players and enabling a cost-efficient grid decarbonization.
kuafu
Kuafu is an AI-based energy management platform for electrical grid operators to smart manage the grid by bridging the communication gap between key players and enabling a cost-efficient grid decarbonization.
TL;DR
What: AI-powered grid-edge orchestration and energy management platform for grid operators and EMS providers
Location: Dübendorf (Zurich), Switzerland
Founders / Leadership: Federica Bellizio (CEO, Co‑founder) and Hanmin Cai (CTO, Co‑founder)
Funding & support: Total funding reported USD 750,000; convertible note announced Jul 22, 2025 led by Founderful Campus; also received KlimUp grant and other non-dilutive awards
Team size: 3 employees (reported)
Core use cases: Predictive control, real-time monitoring/anomaly detection, activation of local resources (EVs, heat pumps, smart buildings)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Grid congestion and the need to integrate and coordinate distributed energy resources to decarbonize and stabilize local electricity networks.
Industry
Energy
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Crunchbase lists a convertible note announced Jul 22, 2025 with Founderful Campus as lead investor; company announced selection for investment at Founderful Campus on Jul 21, 2025.
Received KlimUp funding from the City of Zurich (Stadt Zürich).
Received funding support via NCCR Automation's Phase II Industry Call.
Federica Bellizio received a BRIDGE Proof of Concept 2025 award (each fellow noted as receiving up to CHF 130,000).
Investor Signal
“Founderful Campus listed as lead investor on the convertible note; EMPA is listed among investors; company has also received non-dilutive grants/support (KlimUp, NCCR, BRIDGE).”