DevAlly Secures €2 Million to Revolutionize Digital Accessibility, Eyes US Expansion

Dublin, ireland – DevAlly, an innovative Irish accessibility compliance platform, has successfully closed a €2 million pre-seed funding round, signaling a significant step forward in its mission to make digital experiences inclusive for everyone. The investment, led by Miles Ahead wiht crucial participation from Enterprise ireland, NDRC, and prominent European angel investors, will fuel DevAlly’s ambitious expansion plans, particularly its growth within the United States market.

Empowering Businesses with End-to-End Accessibility solutions

DevAlly is not merely a compliance checklist; it’s a comprehensive, AI-driven platform designed to seamlessly integrate accessibility into the core of product advancement. Co-founded by Cormac Chisolm, Patrick Guiney-Fox, and Darren Britton last year, the company addresses a critical need for businesses to proactively build accessible products rather than retrofitting them.

“DevAlly is redefining digital accessibility,” stated Luc Burgelman of Miles Ahead. “this isn’t just a compliance checklist – it’s an end-to-end solution that empowers product teams to embed accessibility into design, development, and culture. That approach is what makes DevAlly so powerful: it enables intuitive, inclusive digital experiences across all devices. The company has tremendous potential to become a global leading player in this field.”

The European Accessibility Act: A Driving Force for Inclusivity

The funding comes at a pivotal time, with the European Accessibility Act officially coming into force on June 28, 2025. This landmark legislation sets stringent standards for digital accessibility across the EU, impacting a wide range of sectors including e-commerce platforms, banking applications, public sector websites, and hardware. Non-compliance carries significant penalties, including substantial fines, exclusion from public contracts, product bans, and even criminal penalties in certain jurisdictions.

DevAlly’s platform is specifically designed to help businesses navigate thes complex requirements. It allows companies to easily incorporate accessibility from the outset of product creation,assess their current accessibility posture,and identify the necessary steps to achieve compliance with the European Accessibility Act.

Addressing the Widespread challenge of Digital Inaccessibility

Recent reports highlight that a significant majority of websites suffer from some form of accessibility issue. DevAlly’s AI-powered solution offers a streamlined approach to tackling these challenges. The platform can audit and rectify accessibility problems within minutes, detecting issues in digital products and providing clear, actionable guidance for resolution.

“If yoru product isn’t accessible, it’s broken,” emphasized Cormac Chisolm, CEO of DevAlly. “Accessible products reach more people, reduce legal risk, and strengthen your brand.As we make it effortless to build in, than suddenly you’re not just compliant, you’re ahead, creating products that don’t just feel better, but perform better too. With this investment, we’re doubling down on great talent to help democratize accessibility once and for all.”

strategic Growth and Team Expansion

The €2 million investment will be instrumental in expanding DevAlly’s product and engineering teams, with plans to grow the workforce to 15 individuals. This strategic expansion will bolster the company’s capacity to innovate and scale its offerings, particularly as it targets significant growth in the United States market. By focusing on talent acquisition and product development, DevAlly is positioning itself to become a global leader in the digital accessibility space, ensuring that more businesses can create truly inclusive digital experiences.