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Elyos AI

YC S23

London, GB · Founded 2023 · 20 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Elyos provides AI agents designed for trades and field service businesses, automating customer service, scheduling, sales, and administrative tasks. The platform integrates with job booking systems to help service businesses grow through AI-powered operations.

Also known as Elyos · Elyos Energy · Open Energy · Prasinus Energy

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BAI AssistantUnited KingdomEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

Elyos AI was founded in 2023 by Adrian Johnston, Philippa Brown, and Panos Stravopodis.

AJAdrian Johnston
Adrian Johnstonin𝕏Founder and Co-CEOAdrian Johnston previously founded Una Brands, which reached $70M in annual revenue and raised $100M in funding. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from Oxford and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard, with a focus on AI policy.
PBPhilippa Brown
Philippa Brownin𝕏Founder & Co-CEOPhilippa Brown was Head of Operations at OVO Energy and previously worked as an operations consultant at Rolls-Royce. She holds an MBA from INSEAD.
PSPanos Stravopodis
Panos Stravopodisin𝕏Founder & Chief Technology OfficerHe has spent over 15 years in engineering leadership across FinTech, MarTech, and Climate Tech, including roles as VP of Engineering at Bulb/Zoa overseeing a 150+ person team on Smart Energy products in the UK, and senior positions at Funding Circle and Bynder.

Investors · 5

Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
Endgame CapitalBerlin · $270K – $810K
Pi LabsLondon · $440K – $2.5M
Sterling RoadSan Francisco · $50K – $150K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$13M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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2 people who came through Elyos AI went on to found or lead other companies.

Adrian JohnstonFounderFounded Una BrandsJinna LiInvestorFounded Swapbox

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Eleos Health16 shared keywordsEleos develops AI-powered software that helps behavioral health clinicians deliver more effective care through data measurement and personalization. The platform serves post-acute care organizations and providers in the mental health and behavioral health sector.
GoPlug Bags, Inc.9 shared keywords
Elion6 shared keywords

Companies competing with Elyos AI for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Elyos AIelyos.ai · Feb 2026British startup Toyo raises €3.6 million to develop secure AI agents for non-technical founders | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Feb 2026Elyos AI Raises $13 Million in Series A | The SaaS Newsthesaasnews.com · Jan 2026Elyos AI Announces £9.7M Growth Round to Scale AI Agents for Trades and Field Servicestheaiinsider.tech · Jan 2026YC-backed UK startup Elyos AI raises €11.1 million to build AI agents for trades and field services | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Jan 2026Elyos AI Raises $13 Million in Funding to Build AI Agents for Trades and Field Services | The Tech Foundersthetechfounders.co.uk · Jan 2026Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agentsecommercenews.uk · Jan 2026Elyos AI 💥 AI Customer Service Reps, built for trades and field services 🛠️ycombinator.com · Aug 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Elyos AI do?
Elyos provides AI agents designed for trades and field service businesses, automating customer service, scheduling, sales, and administrative tasks. The platform integrates with job booking systems to help service businesses grow through AI-powered operations.
Who founded Elyos AI?
Elyos AI was founded by Adrian Johnston, Philippa Brown, Panos Stravopodis in 2023.
Who are Elyos AI's investors?
Elyos AI's investors include Blackbird Ventures, Endgame Capital, Pi Labs, Sterling Road, Y Combinator.
How much funding has Elyos AI raised?
Elyos AI has disclosed $13M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Elyos AI headquartered?
Elyos AI is headquartered in London, GB.