Scope (https://getscope.ai), a London-based AI-native software platform for industrial inspections, has raised $20M in Series A funding led by Index Ventures. The platform automates data collection and reporting for field inspectors in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) companies, cutting average field reporting time to 12 minutes. The capital will support further scaling of its workflow tools amid rising demand for digital inspection solutions.
AI Workflows Address Inspector Shortages
The timing aligns with acute labor pressures in industrial inspections. Scope targets the $300bn TIC market, where 40% of inspectors are expected to retire within a decade. Index Ventures led the round with participation from J.P. Morgan and Salesforce Ventures, signaling strong conviction in AI-native approaches to field operations.
Legacy Processes Slow Compliance
Traditional pen-and-paper methods create bottlenecks in sectors like aerospace, energy and infrastructure. Inspectors face manual data entry that stretches processes from days into weeks, compounded by stricter safety regulations and the need for audit-ready reports. Current hardware-centric solutions from established players leave gaps in mobile workflow automation for non-desk teams.
Field-First AI Replaces Clipboards
Scope built its platform specifically for field inspectors rather than office workers, enabling live data capture, automatic report generation from standards and templates, and 2-day deployments. This contrasts with competitors like Waygate Technologies or Eddyfi, which emphasize hardware-integrated AI for defect detection instead of end-to-end software workflows.
As Index Ventures noted in its investment perspective:
"Founders Jonny Low and Jakob Cassiman described as having 'urgency, intelligence and determination'"
The approach delivers 100% pilot-to-paid conversion and has reached 6 of the top 10 global inspection companies.
Tier-1 Lead Signals Enterprise Fit
Index Ventures, known for investments in UiPath and Deliveroo, led the round with its focus on scalable AI enterprise software. Strategic participation from Salesforce Ventures and J.P. Morgan adds validation for workflow automation in large organizations, aligning with Scope's push into regulated industrial sectors.
NDT Market Expands With AI Adoption
The broader non-destructive testing market stands at $20.8B in 2026 and is projected to reach $42.3B by 2034 at a 9.3% CAGR. Parallel growth in industrial AI software, estimated at $23.5B with 17.6% CAGR, reflects accelerating adoption of automated defect recognition and visual inspection tools. Scope's positioning as a pure software layer for field teams differentiates it from hardware-heavy incumbents as regulations tighten and inspector shortages intensify.
Recent Advisor Addition Strengthens Domain Expertise
Scope recently appointed Rob van Dorp, former CEO of Intertek UK & Ireland, as a board advisor. His 20-plus years leading inspection businesses in Europe and the Middle East provides practical guidance on scaling within the TIC sector.