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InStep AI Funding Round

Fuel Ventures and private investors participated in a $1.2 million Seed venture round for InStep AI. The round was announced on 3/27/2026.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
3/27/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$1,200,000
Round
Seed
Investors

Fuel Ventures (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
The company will use the funds to accelerate sales growth, support national rollout, expand pilot programmes with agencies, and further develop its automation capabilities.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Software
Mailing Address
15 Curtis Gardens
Dorking, RH4 1EG
UK
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
InStep AI is a conversational AI platform built specifically for estate agents. The company provides an AI-powered assistant designed specifically for estate agencies. Its flagship product, Ella, is an omnichannel AI assistant that automates property enquiries end-to-end. It captures and qualifies enquiries, books valuations and viewings, and handles routine administrative tasks across voice, web chat, and messaging channels, operating 24/7.
Profile
InStep AI LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
InStep AI Company Twitter Account
Company News
InStep AI News
Facebook
InStep AI on Facebook
YouTube
InStep AI on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Reid Cockrell
  Reid Cockrell LinkedIn Profile  Reid Cockrell Twitter Account  Reid Cockrell News  Reid Cockrell on Facebook
Founder
Patrick Littlemore
  Patrick Littlemore LinkedIn Profile  Patrick Littlemore Twitter Account  Patrick Littlemore News  Patrick Littlemore on Facebook


 

 

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