Audrey AI, a Dublin, Ireland–based startup developing AI solutions purpose-built for financial auditors, has raised $1.8 million in pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures and Delta Partners, with participation from Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, and several former Big Four auditors.
Sure Valley Ventures is a founder-led venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in high-growth artificial intelligence software companies across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established in 2017, the firm provides more than just capital, offering deep technical and operational mentorship to startups at the Seed and Series A stages. Sure Valley focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, immersive technologies, and enterprise AI.
Delta Partners is an Irish venture capital firm headquartered in Dublin, dedicated to fueling the growth of early-stage technology companies since 1994. With a focus on Seed and Series A investments, the firm is a cornerstone of the Irish startup ecosystem, managing specialized funds to support innovation in SaaS, fintech, and digital health. Delta Partners has backed over 120 companies.
Audrey AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand its engineering and audit specialist teams, and to support broader commercial rollout. It also plans to scale deployments across Ireland and the UK, with additional international expansion on the roadmap.
About Audrey AI
Founded in 2025 by Ryan Loughran and David Burke, Audrey AI is a technology company focused on transforming the financial audit process through purpose-built artificial intelligence. The company develops an agentic AI platform designed to automate core audit workflows, including data collection, evidence validation, transaction testing, and review. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company is currently working with leading audit firms across Ireland and the UK.
Funding Details
Company: Audrey AI Limited
Raised: $1.8M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: Sure Valley Ventures, Delta Partners
Additional Investors: Enterprise Ireland, Donnchadh Casey, Conor Jones, former Big Four auditors
Company Website: https://tryaudrey.ai/
Software Category: AI Audit / Financial Audit Automation Platform
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/04/16/audrey-ai-secures-18m-to-develop-ai-platform-for-financial-auditors/