Cyber-Rain rakes in $1.5M for smart sprinkler systems

Cyber-Rain, an Agoura Hills, Calif.-based maker of wireless sprinkler control systems, has raised $1.5 million in first round funding led by Funk Ventures. Its seed funding round last June was led by Momentum Venture Management; it also has several angel investors.

The firm’s control system lets users sync their sprinklers via computer from the comfort of their home. It also downloads regular weather updates to allow for easy scheduling adjustments.

On a hot, dry day, for example,… Continue Reading