Denver-based Rachio makes smart sprinkler controllers that adjust residential watering using weather and soil data.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, US, Rachio, Inc. designs smart watering devices for residential gardens and lawns, including its Smart Sprinkler Controller and 6-Zone Controller. Founders Christopher Klein and Franz Garsombke aimed to create efficient irrigation solutions. In October 2025, Rainbird Technologies Limited, a portfolio company of Anglia Capital Group, Force Over Mass Capital, Eden Rock Group, QVentures, Techstars, Gresham House and 500 Global, fully acquired Rachio from existing investors including Hallett Capital, Camber Creek and Amazon. Stage: Series B.
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