Adrian Johnston: Ledger

Stories naming Adrian Johnston. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

Role	Organisation	Sources
Co-CEO	Elyos	Blackbird Ventures

Series A

Investment Notes: Elyos

Blackbird's post explains why it led Elyos's Series A with PiLabs, YC and 468 Capital, profiling the AI phone-agent startup for trade businesses, its traction and its three founders.

Blackbird Ventures portfolio Mon 19 Jan 2026 Elyos Bulb Energy Goldman Sachs OVO Oxford Rolls-Royce Simpro UNA Brands 468 Capital Blackbird Ventures PiLabs YC Adrian Johnston Dr James Palmer Panos Stravopodis Pip Brown Tristan Edwards

Adrian Johnston

Roles

Coverage

Investment Notes: Elyos