BioExpert entered into business registry
From the basement of the Institute of Chemical and Biological Physics, Raivo Vilu puts down Proekspert's first roots. What began as a 1980s startup (we didn't call them that then), focusing on bioreactor control software used in the pharmaceutical industry and cell biology research laboratories, is entered into the business registry on March 22, 1991, under the name BioExpert.
1991BioExpert entered into business registry
Proekspert AS established
A small team of engineers founds Proekspert on April 6, 1993. Its focus is creating software. From the beginning it differs from classic software companies, since its solutions are created for both computers and smart devices. Control systems are programmed for bioreactors, payment machines, and industrial production lines.
1993Proekspert AS established
Raekaart: one of Europe's first smart card projects
Proekspert develops a smart card for Raebank, its first major client. One of the first smart card projects in Europe, the system developed is the genesis of Estonian banking's card center.
1994Raekaart: one of Europe's first smart card projects
Business Intelligence projects begin
It's a new era in business intelligence and warehousing projects. Proekspert establishes clear expertise in data source analysis, metadata, data warehouse architecture, populating data warehouses with data from diverse legacy systems, and designing end-user reports. Many large retail organizations adopt data warehouse solutions developed by Proekspert.
1998Business Intelligence projects begin
Partnership with Telia Finland
Proekspert begins to develop the latest products and services for large Nordic telecom operators and equipment vendors, including Telia. In addition to traditional software development, the work includes independent research in state-of-the-art internet- and communications technology that will shape the digital landscape for years to come.
1999Partnership with Telia Finland
The Danfoss era
Work with the Danish group Danfoss begins in the spring of 2003. Proekspert's industrial automation software ensures that production lines, construction cranes, and elevators work flawlessly and safely the world over. Danfoss acquires 51% of Proekpsert's shares.
2003The Danfoss era
Proekspert Tartu office opens
An office is established in Tartu, Estonia's university city, in order to exploit the city's science-based ecosystem. Marko Petron, Proekspert's head of industrial automation leads the effort. (Today, Proekspert’s Tartu office is located at Ülikooli 6a.)
2008Proekspert Tartu office opens
"Tomorrow's World" published, Estonia's first company-based adventure novel
Sass Henno's novel is based on real events and the life of programmers at Proekspert in the early 1990s. It is Estonia's number one bestseller for a period of two weeks.
2013"Tomorrow's World" published, Estonia's first company-based adventure novel
Holacracy- and human-centered culture principles implemented
To make the company more customer-oriented and increase employee satisfaction, Proekspert embraces the principles of holacracy. The company believes that creative workers need leaders instead of managers. Employees are given more responsibility and management brought to the grassroots level.
2013Holacracy- and human-centered culture principles implemented
Buyback from Danfoss
Employees purchase Proekspert's shares from the Danish industrial group Danfoss, making Proekspert a fully employee-owned company. "The best organizations are those where the employees are owners themselves," says Marko Sverdlik, Proekspert's CEO. The buyback also enables Proekspert to develop new competences outside Danfoss' primary focus areas.
2015Buyback from Danfoss
Proekspert opens office in Pärnu
What began as a temporary summer office in the Estonian seaside resort city of Pärnu becomes a permanent office. Today the office is located on Aia Street.
2015Proekspert opens office in Pärnu
Design Implementer of the Year
Proekspert is named Design Implementer of the Year at the Enterprise Estonia Entrepreneurship Awards. It is also shortlisted for Company of the Year.
2016Design Implementer of the Year
Office opens in Kuressaare
Proekspert expands its number of offices so people may work where they like. An office is opened on Tallinn Street in the town of Kuressaare on the island of Saaremaa.
2017Office opens in Kuressaare
First contract with European Space Agency
Proekspert data scientists make European Space Agency equipment last longer in space. The project's main goal is to test artificial intelligence algorithms to help monitor the condition of reaction wheels, potentially increasing the longevity of mission critical assets.
2019First contract with European Space Agency
Badge for responsible business
The Responsible Business Forum recognizes Estonian companies that care about the environment and contribute to society more than the law requires. Proekspert receives a Bronze badge in the category of medium- and large companies.
2021Badge for responsible business
Proekspert AS
Tallinn headquarters
Sõpruse pst 157
13417 Tallinn
Estonia (EU)
Reg code 10331577
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Phone +372 651 8700
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