We chose to stay in Austria, not because it is easy, but because it is hard.

Building a startup is never a straight path. Between 2023 and 2025, we experienced important setbacks, but also meaningful progress. During this period, ScopriAI developed from an early idea into a company with stronger direction, stronger partners, and a clearer mission.

Several milestones shaped this journey.

First, we received early recognition from regional organizations and innovation networks. This helped us validate that the problem we were working on was relevant and worth solving.

Second, we came into close contact with real customers. This was one of the most important parts of the process. By speaking directly with potential users, we learned which features were actually needed and which assumptions had to be challenged.

Third, we secured our first major funding rounds. This gave us the opportunity to continue building, testing, and improving the product with more focus.

Austria may not always be the easiest place to build a technology startup, but it gave us a strong foundation. It connected us with partners, early supporters, and customers who helped us move forward.

For ScopriAI, this journey is only the beginning.

Our promise is to keep building technology that helps innovators work with complex information in a more accessible, trustworthy, and efficient way.

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/phase-2-from-2023-2025-mateo-primorac