DevAlly Closes €2M Pre-Seed to Accelerate Accessibility Compliance Globally

Propelled by growing regulations, this funding positions DevAlly to shape the future of accessibility.

The round was led by Miles Ahead, with investment from prominent European Angels, Enterprise Ireland and NDRC. DevAlly will use the funds to expand its team across product, engineering, and to grow its presence in the U.S. market

DevAlly, the Accessibility Compliance Platform to transform digital accessibility, today announced it has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding.

The funding will accelerate DevAlly’s mission to embed accessibility into every stage of the product development workflow to create truly inclusive user experiences. Founded in 2024 by CEO Cormac Chisholm,  CRO Patrick Guiney, and CTO Darren Britton, DevAlly is already powering a number of leading enterprises across the technology sector.

The round was led by Miles Ahead, with investment from prominent European Angels and support from Enterprise Ireland, and NDRC. The investment will support DevAlly as it builds out operations and further bolster its ability to serve US markets. Alongside the funding, DevAlly plans to create new roles across product and engineering to support its growth and to democratise accessibility compliance.

Today, 97% of websites remain inaccessible despite 1 in 5 people living with disability globally. DevAlly enables businesses to audit and fix accessibility issues within minutes without requiring specialised expertise or outsourcing. They automatically detect accessibility problems in digital products, making it easy to keep up with compliance standards. When an issue is flagged, they provide simple, step-by-step expert guidance to help resolve the issue fast. This saves developers hours of painstaking work rectifying mistakes and reduces the need for regular costly audits by embedding privacy into the design of websites and products.

Cormac Chisholm, CEO of DevAlly said: “If your product isn’t accessible, it’s broken. Accessible products reach more people, reduce legal risk, and strengthen your brand. As we make it effortless to build in, then 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.”

Luc Burgelman from Miles Ahead, who led the round, said: “Behind DevAlly is a standout founding team whose clear vision and ability to deliver are already making a measurable impact.  DevAlly is redefining digital accessibility; 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.”

Malaika Judd, Managing Director of the NDRC who also invested said, “DevAlly is exactly the kind of startup we back at NDRC founder-led, mission-driven, and solving a real, global problem. From day one in our Accelerator, they stood out. We backed them early, helped connect them to design partners, customers, and mentors, and watched them turn accessibility from a compliance headache into a competitive edge.”

Anne Lanigan, Divisional Manager, Technology & Services, Enterprise Ireland said:  “Innovation from pioneering Irish businesses like DevAlly are gaining increasing international recognition for their ability to address global challenges. Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting Irish-owned companies to start, compete, scale and connect and we are delighted to work with DevAlly, who are today announcing 16 new highly-skilled jobs, supported by Enterprise Ireland.

Enterprise Ireland’s ambition is that exporting Irish companies become the primary driver of the Irish economy, and companies like DevAlly are the future drivers of this growth. I would like to congratulate all the team involved, and we look forward to working with them on their continued growth and scaling plans.”

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially came into force on June 28, 2025, setting a new standard for digital accessibility across the EU. It applies to a wide range of services and products from e-commerce platforms and banking apps to public sector websites and hardware. Yet, fewer than 20% of companies are currently prepared, leaving the vast majority exposed to legal, financial, and reputational risk. Failure to comply can lead to fines of up to €500,000, exclusion from public contracts, product bans, or even criminal penalties in some jurisdictions. But beyond compliance, there’s a business case: the EAA opens the door to a massively underserved market. Companies that act now not only avoid penalties but also gain a competitive edge in building more inclusive, future-ready digital experiences.

DevAlly empowers businesses to make their digital products accessible, enabling startups and scaleups to fully own their accessibility journey while remaining agile and competitive. 

The digital accessibility platform is already attracting customers globally, providing a secure and scalable solution that simplifies developer workflows by unifying communication, code deployment, and tool integration. 

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About DevAlly

DevAlly is an Irish B2B startup helping large organisations and scaling tech companies integrate accessibility into their products from the start, rather than reacting to issues later.

Founded by a team with deep expertise in product design, engineering, and lived experience of disability, DevAlly supports teams to audit digital products and services, streamline compliance with global accessibility standards, and train cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into everyday workflows.

Launched in 2024, they are rapidly becoming the leader in modern, accessible product development. DevAlly works with global customers, from fortune 500 to fast growth companies, to reduce accessibility compliance risk and unlock new markets globally.