Elyos AI Raises $13 Million to Automate the Skilled Trades Industry

Elyos AI, a London-based technology startup, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered automation platform for the skilled trades industry. Led by Blackbird Ventures, the investment marks a major milestone for the company as it transitions from its energy-tech roots to focus on the blue-collar economy. Participation from Y Combinator and Pi Labs brings the firm’s total funding to approximately $16 million. Formerly known as Elyos Energy, the company has rebranded to Elyos AI to better reflect its mission of deploying autonomous digital workers. These AI agents handle essential front-office tasks like answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and dispatching technicians. The technology is specifically trained to understand trade-specific nuances, distinguishing between routine maintenance and urgent emergencies like gas leaks.

This strategic shift addresses a critical pain point for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals who often lose revenue due to missed inbound calls. In the trades sector, a missed call frequently results in a lost customer as homeowners move to the next available provider on search results. By automating these interactions, the platform ensures no lead is left behind while freeing technicians for billable work.

The platform features high-fidelity voice AI that operates 24/7, providing a human-like experience for customers seeking service. It integrates deeply with existing industry software such as ServiceTitan, Joblogic, and Commusoft to sync calendars and update customer records automatically. This allows businesses to maintain their existing workflows while benefiting from significant efficiency gains.

CEO Adrian Johnston emphasizes that trade businesses are currently overwhelmed by administrative friction that directly impacts their bottom line. The new capital will be used to grow the engineering team and accelerate the development of sophisticated AI agents across email and messaging channels. Additionally, Elyos AI plans to expand its footprint beyond the UK to capture the growing international demand for service automation.