The startup develops a vehicle-mounted air filtration device that captures particulate matter and monitors pollution levels in real-time. This technology enables fleet operators to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality, directly addressing the environmental impact of transportation.
Funding
$290K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Air pollution poses a significant threat to human health and the environment, particularly in urban areas and near industrial sites. Traditional methods of addressing air pollution often involve large-scale infrastructure or policy changes, leaving a gap in immediate, localized solutions. Existing air purification systems may not provide real-time data on pollution levels or offer a way to quantify the impact of pollution removal efforts.
Solution
Bufaga offers a range of smart devices designed to capture particulate matter and monitor air quality in real-time, providing a measurable approach to pollution reduction. These devices can be installed on vehicles (Mobility Solution) or in semi-indoor spaces (Indoor & Outdoor Solution), actively removing pollutants from the air while simultaneously tracking key metrics. The collected data is accessible through a proprietary dashboard, allowing users to visualize the impact of the devices, monitor air quality trends, and generate reports for sustainability initiatives. By providing both pollution removal and detailed data analysis, Bufaga enables businesses to transparently communicate their environmental impact and contribute to sustainability goals.
Target Audience
Bufaga's primary customers include businesses with vehicle fleets, companies seeking to improve indoor air quality, airports, parking facilities, and organizations committed to sustainability and transparent environmental reporting.
Features
- Patented filtration technology for capturing and removing major air pollutants, including PM2.5 and PM10
- Real-time air quality monitoring with data on pollutant levels, Air Quality Index (AQI), and geolocation
- Proprietary dashboard for visualizing pollution removal metrics, impact KPIs, and air quality trends over time
- Integration with sustainability reporting frameworks, providing quantifiable data for environmental impact assessments
- Mobility Solution: Vehicle-mounted device for air purification during transit
- Indoor & Outdoor Solution: Stand-alone device for air purification in semi-indoor spaces, featuring an integrated display for communication and advertising
- Third-party validated performance, tested to UNI EN ISO 14644 standards
- Low energy consumption, with the E-Bufaga model consuming less power than a standard office PC in typical operating modes