Observed Signal · Mar 18, 2026 · Funding · Source: Trending Topics · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Zurich MedTech Startup Rivia Raises $15M Series A
Swiss medtech startup Rivia has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Earlybird, with participation from existing investor Speedinvest as well as Defiant, Amino Collective, and Nina Capital. Rivia develops a reusable intelligence layer for clinical trials, integrating heterogeneous data in real-time and using AI agents to support decision-making. The funding will accelerate the development of embedded AI agents and expand the platform to reduce clinical trial costs by up to 50%. The startup was founded in 2022 and is based in Zurich.
Funding for AI-driven clinical trial data platform signals continued investment in AI infrastructure, which indirectly impacts adtech's AI adoption.
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- Swiss startup Rivia raised $15 million in a Series A funding round.
- Earlybird was the lead investor; Speedinvest, Defiant, Amino Collective, and Nina Capital also participated.
- Rivia develops a data platform for clinical trials using AI and LLMs.
- The company was founded in 2022 by Erik Scalfaro and Tiago Kieliger.
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