Planet A led the investment to help the automated construction firm scale its operations across Europe.
"AUAR is building a global, automated construction ecosystem for sustainable, affordable, and beautiful homes at scale, designed to plug into the way builders already work,"
NOIA Capital led the round alongside Accrete Capital to support research, team expansion, and international delivery.
"This investment is a strong endorsement of both Skyral’s technology and its ability to solve complex global challenges, as well as the excellence of UK innovation."
The funding round was led by Planet A with participation from several institutional investors and angels.
"AUAR is building a global, automated construction ecosystem for sustainable, affordable, and beautiful homes at scale, designed to plug into the way builders already work. By enabling the industry to build together, powered by robotics and artificial intelligence, we’re not just offering a new tool – we’re unlocking new possibilities for how homebuilders can grow, innovate, and deliver at scale."
The fintech startup is now launching a community crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to turn users into shareholders.
"While our earlier rounds were critical, this crowdfunding campaign goes beyond just raising capital – it’s about ownership. We’re empowering the very people we serve to become part of the solution."
The investment values the Dublin fintech at $290m and supports its push into the Japanese market.
"Asia is a fragmented and under-penetrated market from a payments perspective. Global gateway providers underserve merchants looking to expand into Asia Pacific. Local acquiring and alternative payment methods often require extensive DIY work. While orchestration platforms have simplified integration, the underlying complexity remains immense."