Australian Entrepreneurs Secure €523k Funding for AI-Powered Construction Platform Scopey Onsite

Construction Tech Expansion

Scopey Onsite, an Australian-founded construction tech startup, has secured €523,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its agentic AI platform across Australia, Ireland, and the UK. The round was led by SFC Capital with support from Enterprise Ireland, marking a significant milestone for the female-led venture. This capital injection will help the company scale its solution for commercial construction teams.

Solving the Documentation Gap

The software addresses the documentation gap by allowing site crews to use WhatsApp and voice notes to record project updates. An AI agent processes these unstructured messages into searchable, time-stamped records, reducing administrative burdens for office teams. This approach avoids the need for complex training on new apps because it leverages existing user habits. Co-founder Gillian Laging, based in Melbourne, noted that the platform meets workers where they already are. Since teams are already texting, the AI turns those conversations into structured data to manage commercial risk and accountability. The goal is to provide office teams with searchable evidence gathered in real time directly from the field.

Global Strategy and Roots

Originally founded in Australia in 2022 by Laging and CEO Jenna Farrell, the company recently moved its headquarters to Ireland. This strategic shift allows the startup to tap into European funding ecosystems while maintaining a strong presence in the booming Australian infrastructure market. Farrell moved with her family while Laging continues to lead the Melbourne operations. The funding arrives as the construction sector faces pressure to reduce paperwork and clear housing backlogs. By automating evidence capture, the platform helps contractors substantiate variations and resolve disputes faster. It specifically targets complex programs like data centres where rigorous daily documentation is vital for project success.

Breaking Barriers in Tech

The success of this raise is notable in a field where less than 4 percent of venture capital typically goes to female founders. Scopey Onsite plans to use the capital to accelerate its rollout to selected partners globally and prepare for a larger seed round. More information on their progress and technology can be found at the Scopey Onsite website.