Riverkin secures CHF 1.7M to expand pilots in priority watersheds

25.11.2025 10:01, Rita Longobardi

Riverkin, a Swiss startup focused on real-time freshwater monitoring, has closed a CHF 1.7 million funding round to expand deployments with early adopters and strengthen its Water Data Ecosystem. The company, an ETH Zürich spinoff, develops ultra-low power sensors and predictive software designed to help industries and public authorities better understand and manage water resources.

Founded by Jessica Droujko and her team, Riverkin is building a Water Data Ecosystem (WDE) that integrates Smart Sensors originally developed during Droujko’s PhD work at ETH Zürich. The sensors measure water flow, temperature, sediment, and conductivity to support dynamic freshwater monitoring, including in remote regions where traditional measurement systems are difficult to deploy. Combined with the company’s analytics platform, the technology provides a comprehensive view of water quality and quantity across watersheds, giving stakeholders information that supports more informed resource management, pollution reduction, and risk mitigation.

Riverkin already has multiple sensors operating in the field across Switzerland, contributing to continuous data collection efforts. To date, the company has shipped 60 sensors globally to support organizations seeking more reliable information on freshwater conditions.

The new CHF 1.7 million round is backed by Migros Pioneer Fund, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Fund F, Plug and Play Tech Center, Venture Kick, and several business angels, including Mathias Maurer, Philip Wels, and Aleksandar Boro.

With the new capital, Riverkin plans to continue validating its technology and broadening deployments with early adopters. The roadmap includes expanding pilot projects in priority watersheds, strengthening the platform and integrations to streamline certification processes, and advancing intellectual property while establishing the foundations for repeatable sales.

Riverkin team