Estonian deep tech GScan raises €3M

Tallinn-based GScan has raised €3M from Markus Villig, co-founder of Estonian mobility unicorn Bolt, Japanese corporate venture funds, and existing angel investors.

Founded in 2018 by Hannes Plinte and Märt Mägi, GScan specializes in creating 3D images using muon tomography technology. This technology involves the use of muons, which are subatomic particles born when cosmic rays interact with air. These particles can travel through various surfaces, including rocks and soil, and are used to scan objects, visualize them in three dimensions, and analyze their chemical composition. 

GScan's AI-powered muon technology can be used to assess the structural integrity of infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, made of concrete and steel. This enables the maintenance of old objects instead of demolishing and building new ones.

Currently, GScan is collaborating on a project with the UK National Highways, AtkinsRealis, and Jacobs. The startup's technology can also be implemented in defense, national security, healthcare, and space sectors. The company has initiated the launch of SilentBorder's project to use myon tomography to find drugs and other contraband inside shipping containers without manual inspection. 

The CEO of the startup is Marek Helm.