About us

PetriEye brings together veterinarians, microbiologists, and AI engineers to build the next generation of tools for veterinary microbiology workflows and diagnostic support — from central labs to the point of care.

bgGradientMobile teamPhotoMobile
About the PetriEye team

Advancing the future of veterinary care

> €2.5 million

Invested and raised across multiple funding rounds

Backed by over €2.5 million, including EU‑supported projects, PetriEye develops and validates technology that supports veterinary microbiology workflows in a real-world setting.

9 team members


Including veterinarians, microbiologists, and engineers

> 1000


Analyzed samples in laboratory and field settings

Key Milestones
of PetriEye

2014
Founding of Aether-signum
Aether-signum d.o.o. was established in Zagreb as a company specializing in AI and machine learning software development.
2017
Founding of Vets4science
Vets4science d.o.o. was founded to address the veterinary medicine and biotechnology market, with a focus on veterinary practice, bovine semen distribution, and embryo transfer.
2018
Research & Development Launch
Vets4science established an R&D function and initiated the PetriView project, supported by the Slovenian Enterprise Fund.
2020
EU PetriView Project
Aether-signum and Vets4science joined forces under the EU EUREKA instrument to build the first functional prototype, delivered within 30 months.
2024
Prototype 2 Deployment
An improved second prototype was developed through joint investment and deployed in veterinary laboratories.
2025
Brand Inception and EU Grant
The PetriEye brand and product direction were established. An EU EUREKA grant was secured for a specialized product variant for cow milk sample analysis under real veterinary and farm conditions.
2026
Commercial Launch
PetriEye is launching as a dedicated entity, bringing next-generation veterinary microbiology systems to market. Manufacturing scaling and commercial expansion are underway, with the specialized mastitis detection variant continuing development under the EU EUREKA project.

Meet the team

GoranPlavsic

Goran Plavšić

Chief Executive Officer

Leads strategy, product‑market alignment, and partnerships to ensure real‑world impact across veterinary settings. Focused on sustainable growth and value for customers and stakeholders.


Guides PetriEye from validated research into commercial use, keeping product decisions tied to real clinical needs. Brings together science, engineering, and go‑to‑market so launches land smoothly and partnerships create measurable value.

NikolaMarkezic

Nikola Markezić

Chief Technology Officer

Owns platform architecture, backend integration, and scalable infrastructure—aligning cloud, algorithms, and hardware components.


Sets the technical direction for the platform and keeps systems fast, secure, and maintainable. Orchestrates how devices, cloud services, and algorithms work together, so workflows run reliably at scale.

AleksandarPlavsic

Aleksandar Plavšić

Chief Operations Officer and Board Member

Leads deployment and field support across clinical and farm environments, coordinating cross‑team execution to ensure systems are reliably tested, validated, and rolled out.


Runs day‑to‑day execution across pilots and roll‑outs, making sure what works in the lab also works in busy clinics and on farms. Standardizes workflows, quality checks, and handovers so that reliability is maintained as we scale.

AnteKriz

Ante Križanović

Board Member

Supports strategic decision‑making and long‑term direction, keeping technology development, product roadmap, and organizational goals aligned.


Provides board‑level oversight on architecture and long‑term tech decisions. Helps choose what to build now versus later and keeps the platform scalable, secure, and grounded in practical deployment.

MihaAvb

Miha Avberšek

Lead Microbiologist - Veterinary Diagnostics & R&D

Ensures scientific rigor, validation protocols, and clinically relevant interpretations supporting professional decision-making.


Defines how results are validated and interpreted so clinicians can trust what they see. Translates established microbiology practice into clear, usable outputs that support evidence‑based treatment and responsible antibiotic use.

DamirTomic

Damir Tomić

Solutions Architect

Connects algorithms with a robust, secure platform architecture built for dependable performance and integration in real‑world workflows.


Designs the end‑to‑end flow—from image capture to results—so data moves cleanly and models perform predictably. Bridges engineering and field teams to remove friction in real-world deployments.

Magdalena

Magdalena Pandžić

Product Operations Lead

Orchestrates processes, cross‑functional collaboration, and quality to deliver consistent user value and operational readiness.


Turns complex development into clear plans, checklists, and release routines. Keeps documentation, compliance awareness, and partner coordination on track, so products are ready for pilots and wider rollout.

Let’s connect

Building something in veterinary care, or curious about what we do? We'd love to hear from you.

Prefer email? Reach us at info@petrieye.com

Fill out the form


Privacy Settings

We use cookies to optimise and continuously improve our website for individual users like you. By clicking "Accept all", you accept storing of cookies on your device. Find out more at our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.

© 2025 Aether-signum d.o.o. All rights reserved.

Product availability, features, and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction. Customers are responsible for verifying local requirements before deployment.