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General information
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Unternehmen: sproof GmbH
Products: sproof Sign, sproof Ident, sproof Widget, sproof Fastlane, sproof Validate, sproof eID Hub
Product: Web-based cloud solution for digital signature processes and identity verification
Business model: Software as a Service (SaaS)
Founders: Dr. Clemens Brunner (CEO & Co-Founder), Dr. Fabian Knirsch (CEO & Co-Founder), Erich Höpoldseder (Co-Founder)
Foundation: Autumn 2019
Locations: Salzburg & Vienna – Austria
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sproof press releases
SEPTEMBER 2026
EUDI Wallet Gets a Name: “d-you” – sproof Represents Austria at German Launch in Berlin
At the ministerial roundtable held at the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, Minister Wildberger discussed the current status of the wallet with representatives from the business community. sproof plays a key bridging role between the government’s wallet infrastructure and the operational realities of businesses.
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AUGUST 2026
Evrotrust, Shufti, and sproof Launch Integrated End-to-End Workflow for Digital Signatures and KYC
By combining Shufti’s identity verification, Evrotrust’s qualified trust services, and sproof’s signature orchestration, a seamless workflow for KYC and digital signatures is created that helps companies meet regulatory requirements and provide a seamless user experience.
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JULY 2026
Alliance for Digital Sovereignty: Governikus and sproof Simplify Onboarding Processes with the German eID
The partnership between Governikus and sproof brings the high level of trust associated with the government-issued online ID—via AusweisIDent—directly into the B2B processes of the private sector.
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JUNE 2026
A Strong Alliance for Austria: sproof and A-Trust Strengthen Their Integration Partnership
In collaboration with A-Trust, sproof is integrating ID Austria even more deeply into its signature processes, laying the groundwork for the EUDI Wallet.
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APRIL 2026
Digital ID for Europe: sproof presents a live demo of EUDI wallet integration
With a publicly accessible identity demo, sproof demonstrates how digital identification can already be implemented today in a legally compliant manner and without any disruption across different media.
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MARCH 2026
Trust as infrastructure: sproof launches "agent-ready" API and sets new standard for AI-driven integrations
sproof is responding to the radical change in software development ("vibe coding") and is positioning itself as the technical foundation for the autonomous AI economy.
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FEBRUARY 2026
"Social media ban" identity trap: experts warn against biometric data export through the back door
The debate about social media bans for minors is jeopardizing the data protection of an entire generation, warn the sproof experts.
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JANUARY 2026
sproof is revolutionizing SEPA processes for critical infrastructure. A best-practice example from Salzburg AG
With "sproof Fastlane", sproof enables the completely digital processing of SEPA direct debit mandates at Salzburg AG - efficiently and without media discontinuity.
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NOVEMBER 2025
Digital inclusion: Over 90% of websites fail the accessibility check
The Digital Trust Index 2025 shows clear deficits. sproof is sending a clear signal for digital accessibility and inclusion.
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NOVEMBER 2025
European solutions are our first choice: hobex AG is once again committed to digitalization made in Europe
hobex digitizes signature processes completely - fast, secure and paperless. Processes become more efficient and transparent.
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OCTOBER 2025
"sproof Ident," an EUDI-wallet-ready platform for digital identity verification, is now on the market
With a view to the EUDI wallet, sproof already offers a future-proof solution for digital identity checks.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
“Anyone who views data protection merely as an obligation will be at a disadvantage in the future.”
In this interview, Katharina Raabe-Stuppnig analyzes current risks and regulatory developments in the European digital space.
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sproof in the media
IT Finance Magazine, June 16, 2026: sproof and A-Trust Strengthen Their Integration Partnership
As an official integration partner and established service provider for ID Austria, sproof is integrating ID Austria even more deeply into its digital signature workflows.
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Salzburger Nachrichten, May 4, 2026: Salzburg-based entrepreneurs are digitizing the wallet: “The data is stored exclusively on European servers.”
The software company sproof aims to protect identities online and make social media safer for children.
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Trending Topics March 27, 2026: sproof Launches “Agent-Ready” API for AI-Driven Legal Transactions
With its “agent-ready” API and AI-optimized documentation standards, the company is responding to the transformation of software development driven by autonomous systems and aims to provide a regulatory infrastructure for the AI economy.
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Forbes 02/26/2026: Digital sovereignty pays off
The end of digital naivety: when personal data becomes a geopolitical risk.
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medianet: 05.12.2025:
ID please! sproof launches an EUDI wallet-ready platform on the marketThe debate about social media bans for minors is jeopardizing the data protection of an entire generation, warn the sproof experts.
read moreIT Finance Magazine 13.10.2025:
"sproof Ident": White-lable identity platform for banks in EuropeWith "sproof Fastlane", sproof enables the completely digital processing of SEPA direct debit mandates at Salzburg AG - efficiently and without media discontinuity.read more
Trust, security and innovation
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Clemens Brunner, Dr. Fabian Knirsch and Erich Höpoldseder, sproof GmbH is a leading European provider of digital solutions for companies, universities and software integrators worldwide. The founders are security experts with doctorates and bring many years of experience in data protection, IT security and compliance to the development of the platform.
