YC-backed UK startup Elyos AI raises €11.1 million to build AI agents for trades and field services
London-based startup Elyos AI has secured €11.1 million in Series A funding to develop AI agents for the trades and field services sector, a move that signals growing interest in AI-driven automation within the European market. The funding round, led by Blackbird Ventures with participation from Y Combinator and Pi Labs, demonstrates confidence in the potential of AI to streamline operations for businesses such as plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC services. This investment highlights the ongoing trend of leveraging artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs across various industries. Elyos AI, founded in 2023 by Adrian Johnston, Philippa Brown, and Panos Stravopodis, has now raised a total of €13.7 million. The company's AI agents are designed to automate customer interactions, booking, dispatch, and follow-up processes, integrating with existing industry systems. These agents handle inbound and outbound communications, including calls and emails, to enhance customer service and job capture. This technology directly impacts trades businesses by reducing the administrative burden and improving response times. Customers have reported increased booking rates and a decrease in missed calls after implementing Elyos AI's solutions. With the new funding, the company plans to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, deepen integrations with field-service CRMs, and launch new AI agent capabilities, with international expansion planned for 2026.
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