Better Futures Raises €600k to Accelerate AI Documentation Platform

Context Dublin‑based Better Futures builds EVA, an AI system that embeds regulations, standards and expert knowledge to automate engineering documentation. The startup, founded in 2023, targets sectors where compliance is mandatory—energy, life sciences, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Early adopters include ABB and Bausch+Lomb.

Key Facts - The €600,000 injection comes from Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start‑Up programme and private angel investors. - Total funding now stands at €1.1 million after a €500,000 pre‑seed round in 2024 that launched the first EVA version. - CEO Anthony Mc Loughlin notes that engineers in regulated fields often spend more time on paperwork than on design, and that trust is the biggest barrier to AI adoption. - The fresh capital will fund further development of EVA’s next‑generation platform and expand sales teams to drive adoption across regulated markets. - Better Futures is preparing for a larger venture‑capital round to scale the business and cement its position in the emerging AI‑driven documentation market.

What It Means The funding validates a growing demand for low‑risk AI tools that can handle complex compliance requirements. By codifying rules into the platform, EVA aims to reduce manual documentation effort while maintaining audit‑ready traceability—addressing the trust gap highlighted by Mc Loughlin. Enterprise Ireland’s backing signals confidence in Ireland’s AI ecosystem and its export potential. As Better Futures rolls out its upgraded EVA, the company will test its scalability with existing clients and new entrants in high‑regulation sectors.

Watch for the upcoming venture‑capital round, which will reveal how investors value AI solutions that combine automation with governed, trustworthy outputs.