Stockholm-based Endra, an AI-powered platform focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, has raised $20 million in seed funding. The round was led by Notion Capital, with continued participation from existing investor Norrsken VC.
The financing comes as the global built-environment sector faces growing pressure to dramatically increase delivery capacity amid rising housing, infrastructure, and energy-efficiency demands.
Construction demand outpaces traditional delivery models
Global construction output is projected to grow by more than 40 percent by 2030 and nearly 70 percent by 2040 to keep up with demand. According to the International Energy Agency, total building floor area could expand by around 75 percent by 2050, while roughly one fifth of existing buildings may need retrofitting by 2030 to meet zero-carbon-ready standards.
Housing demand adds further strain, with estimates pointing to the need for around 21 million new homes per year through 2030. At the same time, digital infrastructure requirements are accelerating as global data centre capacity is expected to more than triple this decade, driven by AI, cloud computing, and high-density workloads.
As project volumes increase and requirements become more complex, engineering teams are looking for ways to shorten design cycles and reduce manual effort.
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Automating traditionally manual MEP design work
Endra addresses these challenges with an end-to-end AI platform that automates large parts of MEP design. Architects and engineers can import a 3D building model into the platform, which then generates core systems such as outlets, switches, lighting, fire alarms, cabling, and ventilation.
The platform delivers clash-free, building-code-compliant 3D models along with all required documentation, including drawings, schematics, calculations, and schedules. Outputs are adapted to local regulatory requirements and designed to minimise repetitive manual work.
Design tasks that traditionally require multiple consultants and long iteration cycles can be completed in hours rather than weeks or months. In live deployments, Endra reports efficiency gains of more than 70x, enabling faster delivery of complex electrical, cooling, and cabling systems.
Addressing labour shortages and rising complexity
Niklas Lindgren, co-founder and CEO of Endra, said global construction activity is accelerating while MEP engineering remains fundamental to how buildings function.
He noted that Endra significantly compresses design timelines, turning processes that once took months into workflows completed in hours. By applying generative design to MEP engineering, the platform helps design consultancies respond to labour shortages, outcome-based pricing models, and the growing complexity of managing distributed design teams.
Next phase of international expansion
The seed round follows a €3 million pre-seed completed in May 2025. The new capital will support Endra’s expansion into additional countries, enable support for customers operating across multiple regions, and accelerate development of its product roadmap.
About Endra
Endra is an AI-powered platform built for MEP engineers, automating the creation of compliant 3D and 2D models and technical documentation. Using generative design, simulation, and computational geometry, the platform replaces manual tasks such as device placement and routing, helping engineering teams design safer and more efficient buildings at significantly higher speed.
