Endra Closes $20M Seed Round As construction Demand Rises

The built-environment sector is facing mounting pressure to significantly expand delivery capacity. Estimates suggest global construction output must increase by more than 40 per cent by 2030 and nearly 70 per cent by 2040 to keep pace with demand.

According to the International Energy Agency, total building floor area could grow by around 75 per cent by 2050. At the same time, roughly 20 per cent of existing buildings may require retrofitting by 2030 to meet zero-carbon-ready standards implying a retrofit rate far above current levels.

Housing demand further intensifies this challenge, with projections pointing to the need for approximately 21 million new homes each year through 2030. Demand for digital infrastructure is also accelerating, as global data-centre capacity is expected to more than triple this decade amid the expansion of AI, cloud computing, and high-density workloads.

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As project volumes rise and requirements become more complex, engineering teams are increasingly seeking ways to cut design time and reduce manual effort.

Endra aims to address these bottlenecks with an AI-powered platform that automates traditionally manual MEP design work through an end-to-end workflow. Architects can import a 3D building model into Endra, which then automatically generates core MEP systems, including outlets, switches, lighting, fire alarms, cabling and ventilation.

The platform produces clash-free, building-code-compliant 3D models along with the full set of required documentation, such as drawings, schematics, calculations, and schedules.

Tasks that typically involve multiple consultants and lengthy design iterations can be completed in a matter of hours with outputs tailored to local regulatory requirements and optimised to minimise repetitive manual work. This approach supports faster more predictable project delivery. In live deployments, Endra reports efficiency improvements of more than 70x, enabling teams to accelerate the delivery of complex electrical, cooling and cabling systems.

Commenting on the funding round, Niklas Lindgren co-founder and CEO of Endra, said global construction activity is accelerating and that MEP engineering is fundamental to how buildings operate. He added that Endra dramatically compresses design timelines, reducing processes that traditionally take months to just hours.

By bringing generative design to MEP engineers, we are helping leadership teams in design consultancies address critical challenges, including labour shortages, the shift toward outcome-based pricing and the growing complexity of managing outsourced design units. This seed round helps us accelerate that mission.

The seed round follows a €3 million pre seed completed in May 2025 and will fund Endra’s next phase of growth including expansion into additional countries supporting customers across multiple regions and advancing its product roadmap.

About Endra

Endra an AI powered platform built for MEP engineers automating the creation of compliant 3D and 2D models and documentation. Using generative design, simulation and computational geometry, it replaces manual tasks like device placement and routing, helping engineers design safer, more efficient buildings faster.