Rapidus reports that Ideon Science Park-based startup Pluvioflow is strengthening it’s team, with a new CEO Jonatan Green Brzezinski and with Inriver co-founder Johan Billgren as chairman. The startup aims to support urban planning and reduce flood damage through faster, more efficient flood mapping technology.
Pluvioflow’s solution, rooted in research from Lund University’s GIS Center, streamlines the process of creating flood simulations for urban planners.
“Today, creating a flood map can take weeks and require costly external consultants. With our technology, we’ve been able to simulate entire districts in less than an hour, which could be transformative for cities and municipalities managing flood risks,”
said Jonatan Green Brzezinski to Rapidus
Pluvioflow’s newly appointed Chairman, Johan Billgren, brings extensive experience as a builder of SaaS companies and an investor in technology ventures. Johan was co-founder and COO of Inriver, a global leader in product information management, and has an extensive startup experience as member of the board across various tech-focused companies, including Bionamic, Bookboost, and Eletive. His strategic experience and network are expected to play a significant role in guiding Pluvioflow’s expansion.
The technology was developed by Lund researchers Petter Pilesjö, Andreas Persson, and Abdulghani Hasan, alongside Pluvioflow’s technical chief Sam Sarwat. The tool offers high-speed, cost-efficient flood modeling, making it a valuable asset not only for municipalities but also for regional authorities, water consultants, and sectors like insurance, investment, and real estate, where climate adaptation is crucial.
Pluvioflow has gotten support from LU Innovation and Sandberg Development, and according to the Rapidus article the funding will last through the summer, with plans to explore additional financing options as needed. The company is conducting pilot studies with ten selected clients in Sweden, aiming to validate the technology’s impact and gauge market demand.
As cities across the globe grapple with climate challenges, Pluvioflow’s technology could be a valuable tool in the fight to make communities more resilient against extreme weather events.
