Droople

What Droople does

Droople SA is a Swiss IoT cleantech company founded in 2018 in Puidoux, Switzerland, as a spin-off from EPFL's Incubator La Forge. The company sells a Water Intelligence Platform that combines proprietary iLink LoRa and iLink NB-IoT edge gateways with a portfolio of retrofit sensors (flow, conductivity, pressure, CO2 canister, point-of-entry) to digitize water assets at the endpoint level. The droopleOS cloud platform ingests this telemetry and applies AI-driven analytics under the Machine IQ module to deliver real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automated consumable reordering, with API integration into building management, billing, and CRM systems.

Droople monetizes through a mix of hardware sales (iLink devices and sensors), recurring SaaS subscriptions to the analytics platform, transaction fees on automated consumable procurement, and professional services for enterprise deployment. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a growing channel partner network (FLOWIO, AA First, Aqua Cure FZE, Idator, The Coffee Bean Company) and technology integrators, reaching 130+ customers across 22 countries with 4,000+ units deployed. Vertical-specific solutions target water treatment manufacturers, facility managers, hospitality providers, real estate owners, schools, and consumer goods brands; AXA's 60,000 m² Paris headquarters is the most heavily documented reference deployment.

The company has approximately 10–15 employees led by founder-CEO Ramzi Bouzerda and CTO Laurent Bouhier, with dedicated sales leadership for France, the UK, and Ireland. It is B-Corp certified (93.4 points, August 2024), recognized as a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution (2025), and a member of the Solar Impulse Global Impulse Program (2025-2026) and Vinci/Leonard Catalyst Program 2024. Disclosed capital raised is modest, anchored by a CHF 1.5 million seed round in 2021 with subsequent non-dilutive grants from FIT and Innosuisse; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Droople

Legal name

Droople SA

Website

https://droople.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Droople is a Swiss IoT cleantech company that sells a Water Intelligence Platform combining retrofit iLink sensors and AI-driven analytics (Machine IQ) to enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated consumable procurement for water treatment, facility management, hospitality, and real estate customers across 22 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Water Management Platform

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Management, Leak Detection & Smart Plumbing (HSAPAPAL), Waste Management & Smart Sanitation (Facilities) (HSAPAPAM), Meter Data Management & Analytics (MDM, validation/estimation/editing, usage insights) (EUANAIAB)

Keywords

• IoT water monitoring
• Smart water management
• Water intelligence platform
• Predictive maintenance sensors
• IoT cleantech solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Puidoux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware (iLink Devices & Sensors): Sale of proprietary IoT sensors and gateways including iLink LoRa, iLink NB-IoT, and various sensor types (Flow Mono/Twin, Conductivity, CO2 Pressure, H2O Pressure). Hardware forms the physical layer of the water monitoring system.
2. Water Intelligence Platform (SaaS): Subscription-based software platform providing real-time analytics, dashboards, alarms, and predictive maintenance insights. Includes cloud hosting, API access, and integration capabilities.
3. Automated Consumable Procurement: Integration with procurement systems enabling automated reordering of filters, CO2 canisters, and other consumables based on usage data and predictive maintenance algorithms.
4. Professional Services & Implementation: Installation, configuration, and ongoing support services for enterprise deployments including customized integration with existing building management systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Droople provides an integrated IoT and AI-powered Water Intelligence Platform (droopleOS) that combines retrofit IoT sensors and patented iLink edge devices (LoRa and NB-IoT variants) with cloud-based analytics for real-time water consumption monitoring, predictive maintenance, anomaly/leak detection, and automated consumable procurement across commercial buildings, hospitality venues, water treatment fleets, schools, and public infrastructure. Hardware (iLink devices, six sensor types) feeds data to the SaaS platform supporting Machine IQ predictive analytics, ESG reporting, and API-based integration with building management systems, billing platforms, and CRMs.

Product overview

Droople is a Swiss IoT cleantech company offering a unified Water Intelligence Platform that combines hardware (iLink IoT edge devices) and software to digitize and monitor water assets across commercial, industrial, and residential applications. The core platform is Droople Water Intelligence Platform, powered by Machine IQ for AI-driven analytics. Hardware includes two iLink variants (LoRa battery-powered and NB-IoT electric-powered) supporting up to 3 sensors each, including Flow Mono, Flow Twin, Conductivity, H2O Pressure, CO2 Pressure, and Point of Entry sensors. Vertical solutions include fountainOS for beverage dispensing, Smart Sanitation for facility management, Smart Filtration for water treatment, and Droople for Schools for educational institutions. The platform delivers real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and automated consumable procurement across 22 countries with over 4,000 units sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Droople Water Intelligence Platform (droopleOS) Cloud-based IoT and AI-powered Water Intelligence Platform that digitizes water assets for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, leak detection, and automated consumable procurement across commercial buildings, hospitality venues, water treatment fleets, schools, and public infrastructure.
• iLink LoRa Battery-powered IoT edge device using LoRaWAN radio protocol (EU 868 MHz / US 915 MHz) with up to 5-year battery life, connecting up to 3 sensors to the Droople platform with 5-minute data sample frequency.
• iLink NB-IoT Electric-powered IoT edge device using NB-IoT/LTE-M/GPRS cellular connectivity, designed for continuous power environments without battery limitations.
• Flow Mono Sensor Flow sensor monitoring real-time water consumption and usage cycle analytics with indicative temperature, suitable for small to large pipes (1/4 inch to 1 inch) supporting flow rates from 0.3-45 l/min.
• Flow Twin Sensor Dual-flow sensor measuring hot and cold water usage cycles and overall consumption, suitable for faucets, showers, and dual-stream appliances.
• Conductivity Sensor (Trio) Multi-parameter sensor measuring flow, temperature, and conductivity with high precision to evaluate total dissolved solids (TDS) and water hardness in real-time (range 0-1000 µS/cm with ±3% linearity).
• H2O Pressure Sensor Pressure sensor monitoring real-time water pressure in pipes or pressure drop for sediment filters on inlet and outlet, enabling filter replacement forecasting.
• CO2 Pressure Sensor Pressure sensor measuring CO2 canister pressure drop for sparkling water dispensers, with default alarms set for automatic procurement and delivery.
• Point of Entry (PoE) Sensor Sub-metering sensor for monitoring from building main water meter to point-of-use, enabling remote and real-time billing and monitoring.
• fountainOS Specialized solution for water dispensers enabling real-time monitoring, filter and CO2 canister replacement forecasting, and environmental impact visualization including plastic bottles avoided and carbon footprint reduction. Targets the beverage dispensing and hospitality sectors.
• Smart Sanitation Solution Solution for facility management providing hygiene monitoring, affluence-based cleaning schedules, stagnation monitoring for Legionella prevention, and real-time hygiene scores for commercial buildings, shopping centres, and public facilities.
• Smart Filtration Water treatment monitoring solution connecting to filtration systems including backroom filtration, pre-filters, under-the-counter filters, and softeners for consistent water quality, fleet management, and remote replacement forecasting.
• Droople for Schools Educational program and monitoring solution for schools promoting hand hygiene and water conservation through gamification with hygiene score algorithms, hand hygiene monitoring, and usage data visualization for primary and secondary education institutions.
• EvercleanOS Affluence-based cleaning services solution that measures sanitary space cleanliness and optimizes cleaning schedules based on usage patterns, addressing post-COVID hygiene protocols for facility management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% water savings achievable for customers
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, regional and minor.

• Solar Impulse FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDroople selected for Solar Impulse Foundation's Global Impulse Program (2025-2026) and previously awarded Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label. Foundation leverages global ecosystem to increase visibility and facilitate access to financing for sustainable technology companies.
• Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss government body partnered with Solar Impulse Foundation to select ten Vaud startups for Global Impulse Program supporting international expansion.
• Swiss Government Export Promotion BodiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized Droople's participation at Web Summit Vancouver 2026 under Swiss pavilion, strengthening Switzerland's ties with North American technology ecosystem.
• EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDroople was established as part of EPFL's Incubator La Forge. Ongoing collaboration on research projects. Droople's technology developed in collaboration with EPFL researchers.
• FLOWIOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational provider of commercial smart water treatment with 35+ years of expertise. Markets Droople solutions as part of their smart water treatment offerings.
• AA FirstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope's leading wholesaler of water coolers, boilers, taps, and more. Distributes Droople solutions to their customer base across Europe.
• Aqua Cure FZE TradingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater treatment company with easy-to-use, one-stop-shop approach and expert technical support serving Middle East markets.
• Vinci / Leonard (Catalyst Program 2024)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDroople part of Catalyst Program 2024 focused on Construction Tech and Climate Tech solutions improving environmental impact of construction projects.
• ecodropminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for sanitary installations, integrating Droople monitoring into installation services.
• IdatorregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean Partner for Greek Market, distributing Droople solutions in Greece.
• 50L Home CoalitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDroople joined water coalition to help residents access insights on water usage. Coalition re-invents future of water and changes narrative on domestic water consumption.
• Water is Right Foundation (WIR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization with vision of making water resources climate-friendly and fair worldwide.
• Wasser für Wasser (Water for Water)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit making water resource use climate-friendly and fair. Droople enables real-time tracking of tap water consumption and environmental impact.
• BeluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMineral water company where each bottle helps people and planet thrive. Partnership for environmental impact tracking.
• Water Alliance UAEregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UAE Water Alliance for RE-NEW youth innovation water challenge ages 8-17, striving toward lasting positive change in water preservation.
• Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized RE-NEW Our World Student Water Innovation Challenge, sponsoring and supporting youth water innovation.
• GjosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss innovation company. Droople partnership demonstrated positive environmental impact of Gjosa's water-saving showerhead technology co-developed with L'Oréal.
• The Coffee Bean CompanyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal experts supplying Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex, Somerset, Surrey, Wiltshire & Isle of Wight with coffee and water solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HydroPoint Data Systems: HydroPoint provides smart water management for commercial landscapes and buildings using IoT sensors and a cloud analytics platform. It is the closest direct peer to Droople given its shared model of retrofit IoT sensors feeding SaaS analytics for water and energy savings.
• Phyn: Phyn (owned by Uponor) offers smart water monitoring and leak detection at the point of use, with AI-driven analytics for residential and light commercial applications. The product positioning, retrofit sensor approach, and analytics platform directly parallel Droople's offering.
• H2O Degree: H2O Degree supplies sub-metering, leak detection, and water monitoring solutions for multi-family and commercial buildings. Like Droople, it combines point-of-use sensors with cloud analytics targeting property managers and facility operators.
• FloLogic: FloLogic builds intelligent leak detection and automatic shutoff systems for residential and light commercial properties. It overlaps with Droople's leak detection and anomaly alarm capabilities, though with a stronger residential and shutoff focus.
• LeakSmart (Waxman Consumer Products Group): LeakSmart provides IoT leak detection and automatic water shutoff systems marketed through plumbing and water-treatment channels. Its channel-distribution model and emphasis on insurance-driven leak prevention align with key parts of Droople's go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Kamstrup: Kamstrup is an established European smart metering vendor (water, heat, electricity) with embedded analytics. It is a broader incumbent whose utility-grade meters increasingly overlap with Droople's building-level monitoring, particularly for sub-metering use cases.
• Itron: Itron is a global leader in smart water, gas, and electricity metering with associated analytics platforms. While primarily serving utilities, its expanding portfolio of distribution-side analytics and leak detection solutions overlaps with Droople's commercial building offering.
• Badger Meter: Badger Meter manufactures flow measurement and smart water metering solutions for utilities and commercial customers. Its recent investments in connected metering and analytics make it a broader incumbent competing for adjacent sub-metering and leak detection budgets.

Emerging players

• Verdigris Technologies: Verdigris offers AI-powered energy monitoring IoT for commercial buildings with cloud analytics. It is an emerging player in adjacent building-level IoT analytics; the technology stack, building-customer profile, and AI-driven predictive maintenance angle closely mirror Droople's water-side approach.
• Awair: Awair provides smart indoor environment monitoring (air quality, temperature, humidity) with a SaaS dashboard for buildings. While focused on air rather than water, it shares Droople's profile as a point-of-use IoT sensor company selling subscription analytics to facility managers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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