Our Story

The Improove
Story

Our team of experienced specialists develops tailored strategies precisely aligned with your individual needs.

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The Origins of Improove

Improove was founded in September 2009 by Michael Schwarz, a former Google Search Quality Manager, and Juergen Rous. The premise was then the same as it is today: to do SEO the way Google itself would. What started as a two-person team in Vienna grew into an international agency with offices in Vienna, Madrid, and New York, serving companies in over 60 countries. Clients include Red Bull, Airbnb, American Express, Porsche, and Zurich Insurance.

The first Improove office at the Neubau-Hof, Vienna — 2009

A New Chapter

In 2026, a new chapter begins: Michael Zimper, founder of the Zimper Media Group, takes over Improove, bringing 15 years of experience building B2B media ecosystems. The agency now focuses on its two strongest markets, Vienna and Madrid, and is closer to its clients than ever before.

At the same time, the rules of the game are shifting fundamentally. Since 2024, Improove has consistently invested in optimization for AI-powered search environments. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the logical evolution of everything that has defined Improove from the start: understanding how people search and are found, before others even realize that something has changed.

Improove at a Glance

Who is Improove?

  • International online marketing agency specialising in SEO, GEO, SEA and Content Marketing
  • Founded in 2009 in Vienna, Austria
  • Headquartered at Neubaugasse 64-66/3/7, 1070 Vienna, Austria
  • Second office: Calle del Príncipe de Vergara 5, 1ºD, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  • Former offices in New York (USA) and Munich (Germany)
  • Legal entities: Improove GmbH (Austria) · Improove Search S.L. (Spain)
  • Registration: ATU67118601 · FN 376440p
  • Phone: +43 1 544 24 34 (AT) · +34 661 38 55 65 (ES)
  • Email: office@improove.at (AT) · mpujol@improove.net (ES)
  • Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00

Team & Expertise

  • ~30 specialists across SEO, SEA, Content, Analytics and AI-driven marketing
  • Multilingual team: native speakers in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Hungarian, Polish and Swedish
  • CEO: Michael Zimper
  • 15+ years of experience in organic search engine optimisation

Markets & Clients

  • Active in 60+ countries worldwide
  • Primary markets: DACH, Spain/LatAm, USA, UK, Italy, France
  • Sectors: E-Commerce, B2B SaaS, FMCG, Media, Travel & Hospitality, Insurance, HR Software, Fashion & Sports
  • Client sizes: Fortune 500 corporations to high-growth start-ups and SMEs

Services

Guided by our core values.

Delivers demonstrable results.

As a partner at eye level, your teams always know where they stand and what they can count on.

You benefit from processes we have developed ourselves — processes no standard playbook delivers in the same way.

Your results are not the product of luck, but of disciplined execution that gets stronger month after month.

The only benchmark that matters is yours: measurable quality that translates directly into revenue.

You work with a team that is only satisfied when your results speak for themselves.

What you see is what you get: straight talking, honest assessments, and effective ways of working.

Data-Driven Decisions

Every strategy is backed by comprehensive data analysis and measurable KPIs that align with your business goals.

Long-Term Thinking

We build sustainable growth systems, not quick-fix tactics. Your success is our long-term commitment.

The Team

The People Behind
Improove

Our team in Vienna and Madrid brings diverse backgrounds from technical SEO expertise to content strategy and paid media and it is precisely this diversity that makes our work stronger. What unites everyone: the conviction that good results are never a coincidence, but the result of rigorous analysis, clear prioritization, and genuine commitment to our clients projects.

Meet the team
The Improove team in Vienna and Madrid

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