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March 20, 2026

Amazon buys ETH robotics spinout Rivr

The delivery robots startup will become part of the delivery giant’s operations

Tom Nugent

2 min read

Rivr, a Swiss company that makes stair-climbing delivery robots, has been acquired by US tech giant Amazon for an undisclosed amount. 

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers university spinouts and robotics. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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