InStep AI, a London, UK-based AI assistant purpose-built for the property industry, has secured £900,000 in pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from angel investors.
Fuel Ventures is a UK-based venture capital fund specialising in early-stage, high-growth technology startups led by disruptive and ambitious founders aiming to build global, multi-billion-dollar businesses. The firm provides entrepreneurs with expertise and insights in business development, marketing, and brand building, drawing on its experience in building, scaling, and exiting global companies. Since its inception in 2014, Fuel Ventures has invested over £246 million in more than 210 UK companies.
InStep AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate sales growth, support national rollout, expand pilot programmes with agencies, and further develop its automation capabilities.
About InStep AI
Founded by Reid Cockrell and Patrick Littlemore, 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.
Funding Details
Company: InStep AI
Raised: £900.0K
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: March 2026
Lead Investor: Fuel Ventures
Additional Investors: Angel investors
Company Website: https://instep.ai/
Software Category: PropTech / AI Assistant / SaaS
Source: https://www.uktechnews.info/2026/03/24/instep-ai-secures-900k-pre-seed-investment-led-by-fuel-ventures/