Droople Company Profile
Droople, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a private, venture capital-backed company with 11 employees that develops a SaaS-based water intelligence platform integrating IoT and AI for real-time water consumption monitoring, predictive analytics, leak detection, and asset management to help commercial, industrial, and residential clients improve sustainability and reduce costs, having raised $6.87 million in funding and holding multiple patents related to fluid flow management.
Overview
Droople is a developer of a SaaS-based water intelligence platform designed for optimizing water consumption and infrastructure management. The platform integrates Internet of Things (IoT) with an AI-enabled system for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated alerts for water usage efficiency, leak detection, and asset management. This enables commercial, industrial, and residential clients to enhance sustainability, reduce operational costs, and improve resource allocation.
- Year Founded: 2018
- Status: Private
- Employees: 11 (as of 2026)
- Primary Industry: Business/Productivity Software
- Other Industries: Environmental Services (B2B)
- Verticals: CleanTech, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Internet of Things
- Headquarters: Route du Verney 18, 1070 Puidoux, Switzerland
- Website: www.droople.com
Ownership and Financing
- Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
- Financing Status: Venture Capital-Backed
Valuation & Funding
Droople has completed multiple funding rounds, including accelerator/incubator programs, seed rounds, and a later stage VC (Series A). Notable funding events include:
- Seed Round (May 2021): $1.68M raised, $1.77M total raised to date at that point
- Accelerator/Incubator (Oct 2020): $92.7K raised
- Total Funding Raised: $6.87M
Patent Activity
Droople holds several patents related to fluid flow management and water consumption measurement. Recent patent activity includes:
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EP-4253331-A1: System and recording device for fluid flow management (Inactive, filed 01-Apr-2022)
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EP-4504662-A1: System and recording device for fluid flow management (Pending, filed 01-Apr-2022)
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US-20250224700-A1: System and recording device for fluid flow management (Pending, filed 01-Apr-2022)
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WO-2023187699-A1: System and recording device for fluid flow management (Inactive, filed 01-Apr-2022)
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EP-4248176-A1: Flowmeter and method for measuring water consumption (Pending, filed 17-Nov-2020)
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Total Patent Families: 10
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Granted: 3
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Pending: 4
Investors
Droople has received investments from a range of accelerators, venture capital firms, and holding companies. Notable investors include:
- Hummelnest Accelerator
- New Time Ventures
- Leonard (Innovation Platform)
- ReGACY Innovation Group
- Shimizu
Competitors
Droople's competitors include:
- PYDRO (Rostock, Germany)
- DrizzleX (Santa Fe Springs, CA)
- Shayp (Brussels, Belgium)
- Laminar (Electronic Equipment and Instruments) (Somerville, MA)
- Hach (Loveland, CO)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Droople founded?
Droople was founded in 2018.
Where is Droople headquartered?
Droople is headquartered in Puidoux, Switzerland.
What is the size of Droople?
Droople has 11 total employees.
What industry is Droople in?
Droople’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
Is Droople a private or public company?
Droople is a private company.
How much funding has Droople raised over time?
Droople has raised $6.87M.
Who are Droople’s investors?
Hummelnest Accelerator, New Time Ventures, Leonard (Innovation Platform), ReGACY Innovation Group, and Shimizu are among the 13 investors who have invested in Droople.
Who are Droople’s competitors?
PYDRO, DrizzleX, Shayp, Laminar (Electronic Equipment and Instruments), and Hach are some of the 10 competitors of Droople.