Aigulu

Aigulu, legally registered as Aigulu (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., is a company that develops and provides intelligent, automated craft beer brewing solutions for both household and commercial clients. Founded in 2015 by David Zhang, the company was established to make the art of craft beer brewing more accessible and enjoyable. Aigulu gained significant traction in 2016 after raising over $1 million through crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

The company's core business revolves around its all-in-one smart brewing machines, which integrate hardware, a cloud-based application platform with over 100 recipes, brewing ingredients, and process technology. The product lineup includes models for home enthusiasts (Home Brewing) and more extensive systems (Pro Brewing M and N series) for commercial application in restaurants, bars, and hotels. These machines automate the entire brewing process, from mashing and fermentation to cooling, making it possible for users without professional brewing experience to produce consistent, high-quality craft beer. Users can monitor and control the process remotely via a mobile app.

Aigulu's business model encompasses the sale of these smart brewing devices, as well as the recurring supply of raw material packages and recipe development. They serve a B2C market with their home brewers and a B2B market by enabling food and beverage businesses to create an on-site brewing experience, reducing reliance on traditional beer supply chains and increasing profit margins. The company has established partnerships with major restaurant chains like Haidilao and 木屋烧烤 (Muwu BBQ). Aigulu has received several accolades, including a CES Innovation Award in 2017.

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