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Rachio
Smart WiFi sprinkler controller to automate water sprinkling
About Rachio
Rachio operates in the smart home and garden market, providing innovative irrigation solutions designed to optimize water usage for residential lawns and gardens. The company's core product is a smart irrigation controller that connects to an easy-to-use app, allowing users to manage their watering schedules efficiently. Rachio's technology ensures that plants receive the right amount of water based on their specific needs, leading to significant savings on monthly outdoor water bills, typically between 30-50%. The business primarily serves homeowners who are looking to maintain beautiful, sustainable yards without the hassle of traditional watering methods. Rachio's business model revolves around direct sales through its website and partnerships with retailers and professional landscapers. Revenue is generated from the sale of the smart irrigation controllers and related accessories. The company emphasizes sustainability and customer satisfaction, boasting over 600,000 thriving yards managed by its systems.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Denver, United States
- Employees
- 31
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 66.6/100
- Industry
- Food, Home Living
- Sub-industry
- AgriTech
- Sector
- Food, WiFi, Smart Home, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, B Corp, Hard Tech
- Technology
- IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Rachio.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2025 | $0 | — | RainBird | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | $10M | $40M | Bonaventure Capital · Knoll Ventures · Arborview Capital · Eastside Partners | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Rachio is 190K monthly website visits, up 108.8% over the last three months. Rachio's team grew 3.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Camber Creek
Series A17 investors entered at this stage
Slow Ventures
SK Ventures
Kevin Colleran
Miramar Venture Partners
Third SphereAmazon
Amazon Alexa Fund
Arborview Capital
500 Global
Foundry
Galvanize
Eastside Partners
Bonaventure Capital
Knoll Ventures
Service Provider Capital
ELab Ventures
Upslope Ventures
Other known investors6 additional known investors
RainBird
BLH Venture Partners- FVFirstTracks Ventures
Glenn Clayton
MetaProp
Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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team presence
Market sentiment
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