Scope
Category: AI in Manufacturing
AI-powered workflow platform for the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) industry that automates industrial inspection reporting and data collection. Scope was founded in 2024. The company is led by Jonathan Low. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $20M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Index Ventures, Susa Ventures, Entrepreneurs First, Syndicate 1.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $20M
Value proposition
10x faster report generation, 95% reduction in error rates, 55% reduction in end-to-end inspection time, zero manual data entry — freeing inspectors from administrative burden to focus on expert judgment.
Products and solutions
AI-native inspection platform that captures findings via live audio, video, or notes in the field (offline-capable), surfaces historical context, auto-fills forms, generates final reports (Word, Excel, PDF) in minutes, AI agents for workflow automation, integrations with CMMS/EAM systems.
Unique value
Purpose-built AI-native platform for the TIC industry that works offline in harsh field conditions, integrates with existing enterprise systems, and is designed specifically for inspectors rather than general-purpose factory or maintenance software.
Target customer
Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) companies; heavy asset operators in energy, aerospace, infrastructure, manufacturing, chemical, and non-destructive testing (NDT) sectors.
Industries served
Energy, Aerospace, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Chemical, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Utilities
Technology advantage
AI agents for automated workflow generation; multi-modal data capture (voice, video, notes); offline-first architecture for field use; historical data retrieval and auto-population; automated report generation from templates; integrations with enterprise CMMS/EAM systems.
How they differentiate
Deep domain focus on the TIC industry (not a general inspection tool); built by spending extensive time on actual inspection sites; AI agents that guide inspectors through workflows with historical context; 100% pilot conversion rate; modular approach to handle diverse inspection workflows across different asset types.
Main competitors
Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes) with InspectionWorks platform, traditional TIC incumbents' in-house legacy systems, general inspection management software platforms
Key partnerships
Entrepreneur First (startup program), works with 6 of the top 10 global inspection companies
Notable customers
6 of the top 10 global inspection companies (including TUV Rheinland, NDT Group — named in testimonials)
Major milestones
Founded 2024 via Entrepreneur First London, commercial launch July 2025, 9x ARR growth in first year, 100% pilot conversion rate, 6 of top 10 global inspection companies as customers, $20M Series A led by Index Ventures (May 2026)
Growth metrics
9x ARR growth since July 2025 launch; 100% pilot conversion rate; 10x faster reporting; 95% error reduction; 55% reduction in end-to-end inspection time
Market positioning
Early-stage disruptor in the $250-300B global TIC industry, targeting the massive inefficiency of paper-based and legacy inspection workflows with an AI-native platform. Claims 9x ARR growth since commercial launch in July 2025 and 100% pilot conversion rate.
Geographic focus
UK (HQ), expanding to US, Middle East, and Asia
About Jonathan Low
Ex-Conjecture (AI Lab), focusing on document processing and AI controllability tools; Entrepreneur First program alumnus.
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Official website: https://www.getscope.ai/