Starting a deep tech startup is challenging, with various hurdles to overcome. Networking is crucial for success in this space. It enables entrepreneurs to connect with like-minded individuals, investors, and potential customers.
Building a strong team for a deep tech startup involves a combination of strategic planning, effective recruitment, and creating a positive work environment.
To ensure that your startup project will grow smoothly, it is a must to attract talent and build a strong team.
Deep tech startups are at the forefront of technological advancements, creating cutting-edge solutions that shape the future. However, without effective marketing strategies, these startups may struggle to gain visibility, secure funding, and attract customers.
Due diligence can differ between the pre-seed and seed stages of startups, although many aspects of the process remain similar. The extent and focus of due diligence often change based on the stage of the startup and the specific needs and expectations of investors or stakeholders.
Having a due diligence checklist for a startup is important, especially when you are seeking investment, partnerships, or preparing for potential mergers and acquisitions. Due diligence is the process of thoroughly examining a business to assess its strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities.
Technical erudition is the key that opens the door to limitless possibilities in cutting-edge fields. Deep tech entrepreneurs must possess strong technical acumen, whether it’s in machine learning, quantum, or any other cutting-edge field.
TD Shepherd is thrilled to congratulate the exceptional team at Innatera Nanosystems on the successful closing of their recent investment round, raising an impressive 15 million euros!
TD Shepherd congratulates the Intrinsic ID team on their recent acquisition by Synopsys, a leading US EDA company! Intrinsic ID, a cybersecurity specialist with its roots deeply embedded in Eindhoven…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines for several years now, and it’s potential to transform industries and change the way we live and work is becoming increasingly clear.
The world of semiconductor manufacturing, sometimes called chipmaking, is a complex ecosystem. Companies that for instance produce the chips that run the world’s cell phones and computers outsource…
The production of solar cells has evolved over the decades. At the moment, this type of energy collection is one of the most popular because of its versatile form factor (including flexible cells)…
The entire deployment and growth of edge devices in the IoT market are primarily driven by developing suitable and capable next-generation energy harvesting-enabled power management ICs (EH-PMIC).
An essential component in Autonomous IoT devices, besides the energy harvester and PMIC, is the storage element. This component stores the generated energy from the energy harvester till the energy is needed by the application regulator by a PMIC.
The United Nations (UN) has determined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) which helps the world to guide with what is important. The University of Cambridge has simplified the UN model and grouped particular SDG’s into a six-ambition mode.
Today’s IoT devices can be infected by a variety of malware at different stages of their operation. In most cases, malware (viruses, Trojans and worms) typically targets local operation and exploitation at the operating system level…
Over the years, the number of IoT devices is growing substantially and has caused a kind of “dependence” of mankind on batteries. It is a well-known fact that batteries are very harmful to the environment…
Radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting is an energy conversion technique used to convert electromagnetic (EM) fields into electrical energy. One of the essential elements of the RFEH technique is the design of the antenna.
Wireless communication is a method of transmitting and receiving information from one point to another without the use of any wired connections. Typically, information is transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver located at a limited distance.
Thermal energy generation is the process of converting heat flow into electrical energy. This works thanks to the Seebeck effect – a phenomenon in which an electrical field is created when two metal conductors with each having a different temperature are joined.
Scientists state that one AA battery (which is most often used in daily life) can pollute ~17 square metres of land. This impact on the environment is through heavy metals. In addition to the soil, the electrolyte can contaminate up to 400 litres of water.
Some materials have the ability to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress. This is called the piezoelectric effect where the electric charge is accumulated in certain solid materials such as crystals and certain ceramics.
The term “Internet of Things” itself was coined by British engineer Kevin Ashton in 1999. Ashton was part of a team that succeeded in inventing a way to connect objects to the Internet with the help of RFID technology.
Kinetic or electrodynamic harvesters convert movement or vibration energy into electrical energy based on Faraday’s law of induction by moving a coil through a permanent magnetic field.
An important factor which makes it difficult to capture the power consumption of a wireless node in one number is the time the node is active and sending information.
In the realm of deep-tech startups, where innovation knows no bounds, the conversation around ethics has become more vital. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible, it’s crucial to consider the impact our creations have on society, individuals, and the environment.
Intellectual Property is the foundation upon which innovation thrives. It encompasses patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Securing IP rights isn’t just about legal protection; it’s a strategic move to safeguard your innovations, establish market dominance, and attract potential investors.
In the dynamic world of deep tech startups, turning ingenious ideas into sustainable success requires more than just groundbreaking technology – it demands strategic navigation through the intricate terrain of intellectual property (IP) landscapes.
In the world of deep tech, where innovation is at the core of your business, having advisors who truly understand your technology is invaluable. Their insights can be your North Star when navigating complex tech landscapes, ensuring that you make informed and strategic decisions.
One of the most common reasons why M&A deals fail is a culture clash. When two companies with different cultures come together, it can create tension and conflict. The cultures of the two companies can be significantly different in terms of values, management style, decision-making processes, and work ethics.
A hostile takeover is the aggressive integration of one company into another, injecting its own staff, displacing its top management and board of directors, and introducing alien corporate values.
We are pleased to announce that TD Shepherd acts as the strategic advisor to onsite.ai to support the capital raise. As strategic advisors, TD Shepherd is working closely with onsite.ai to identify and implement new strategies which will help to expand their reach and succeed in fundraising.
A successful deep tech venture capital (VC) fund differs from a standard VC fund in terms of its investment focus and the potential for higher returns. Deep tech VC funds focus on investing in startups and companies developing cutting-edge, disruptive technologies with a strong emphasis on scientific and engineering innovation.
Deep-tech startups require substantial funding capacity over an extended period due to the infrastructure, skills, and resources needed. The BCG and Hello Tomorrow study highlights that 80% of deep-tech startups consider funding as the most critical resource…
It brings together the whole eco-system: from EDA to IP, from fabless to specialty silicon manufacturers. It was a great event with a set of excellent startup pitches as well as a set of industry veterans presenting.
TD Shepherd participated at Slush 2023 event in Helsinki, and we’re thrilled to share some key takeaways from this dynamic gathering of innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
EE Times has recently published an insightful article titled “Venture Capital in Europe: Picking the Right Wave to Ride.” This feature includes exclusive interviews with key players in the venture capital landscape, such as Mike Beunder, Managing Partner of TD Shepherd…
VentureLab recently hosted its yearly HardTech event focused on “deep” technology, with a particular emphasis on hardware, semiconductors, Medtech, AI, and mobility. The event was a gathering of investors and innovators from around the globe.
TD Shepherd congratulates the Qualinx team and Tom Trill, CEO of Qualinx for their outstanding achievement in securing the EUSPA OSNMA grant. The grant focuses on the security (anti-spoofing) for commercial users of the Galileo GNSS satellite constellation.
Every year there are many startup and technology events around the world. This year was no exception. These events offer a great opportunity for deep tech startups to showcase their products, build valuable connections with investors, and learn from industry experts.
Every year, the IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) presents the cutting edge of IC design. It covers all the relevant application areas.
An often-overlooked aspect of the startup funding landscape: the difference between Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Traditional Venture Capital (VC). Understanding the differences and implications of these two funding sources is important…
Deep tech startups are those that are based on advanced and complex technologies, such as AI, blockchain, nanotechnology, etc.
These startups face unique challenges in terms of funding…
In recent years, the term “unicorn” has become synonymous with startups that achieve a valuation of $1 billion or more. These companies are often lauded as the epitome of success and innovation.
Deep tech startups are those that develop and commercialize ground-breaking technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, and biotechnology.
Despite it being obvious, some deep tech entrepreneurs overlook the importance of the [founding] team. Frequently it is the pressure to get busy and make sure you are going to be first in the market with a new product.
Venture capital (VC) has become synonymous with Silicon Valley, the heart of high-tech innovation and home to many prominent venture capital firms.
Fundraising is a complex set of activities and a time-consuming process aiming to find the funds to implement an idea. A fundraiser is a link between those who have resources and those who need them.
A pitch deck is a start-up presentation that helps potential investors learn more about your business. It may sound strange, but the purpose of the pitch deck is not to get funding, but to reach the next meeting.
TD Shepherd is pleased to announce our role as a strategic advisor to Phonemic, one of the Top 40 Startups of HTVD22! Founded in 2020, Phonemic is a Polish startup specializing in design services for FPGA and ASIC. With a focus on efficient hardware implementation of compute-intensive algorithms…
Venture capital investment is needed to raise third-party capital for a promising startup, financing rapid growth. The investment allows either the development of a new product/idea (early stage) or the rapid growth of an existing business…
Over the last 5 to 7 years, we have seen more and more startups that have defined their ambition based on an earlier exit point as compared to most Deep-Tech startups.
The core of the preparations for a financing round is your story. All teams, all startups, and all companies have a story. Part of that is history, and part of it is in the future.
When discussing the mistakes made during the initial stages of a startup, one can see that most of them are not related to the specific (technology) focus of the startup. Most of the mistakes are related to areas such as the market, the potential customers, the financing, the timeline etc.
Once you have decided to seek venture capital to fund your Next Step, you have to determine what it takes to get a full proposal in front of a VC or, rather, a consortium of VCs.
Some tend to think that a flashy deck with lots of animation and colorful graphs is going to impress the VC audience. This is wrong
Most important is practice – the majority of us are not in the habit of giving speeches and presentations for audiences so there is a good chance you will be nervous.
Learn why the acquisition process in the deep tech industry is more complicated than in traditional tech sectors. Factors include specialized expertise, IP, regulatory concerns, and longer ROI.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions involving a lot of confidential information and sensitive data
EBITDA can be a useful metric for comparing the profitability of different companies, especially in industries where capital structures and tax treatments can vary widely.
Financial analysis is a critical step during a merger or acquisition process. It helps to assess the financial performance of the target company…
Mergers & acquisitions (M&As) involve the purchase and sale of companies, making the valuation of the targets an essential part of the process. Valuing a deal is a complex process that requires to use of multiple techniques and strategies.
When forming an integration team and making appointments to various positions in the new structure, there are two important parameters to consider that affect the success of organizational change
The agreement of key terms in the Letter of Intent (LOI) or the Non-Binding Offer (NBO) is a necessity. Until the NBO is signed, the seller can haggle and put forward their terms.
Getting the most out of M&A deals is the result of serious strategic planning. All work must be executed within the strict framework of a company’s business strategy…
The impact of the transaction and the resulting integration means a reorganization of some employees’ tasks and functions.
Often, after companies have agreed to a merger, the integration process is delayed. We look at how both companies can maintain independence…
The development of the M&A market confirms the interest of company management to expand their business through integration. The study of factors influencing the effectiveness of integration deals is a topical issue today.
Mergers and acquisitions of companies (M&A) are distinctive features of modern economics. And are considered by many businesses as a way to optimize production assets under the changing market situation and as a way to achieve competitive advantages.
Mergers and acquisitions are a class of economic processes of business and capital consolidation occurring on macro- and microeconomic levels, as a result of which larger companies appear on the market.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that carry various risks, potentially affecting the financial stability and overall success of the merging entities.
There are many examples in the business world where the culture of one company absorbs or suppresses another as a result of a merger. The reasons for this are most often the unpreparedness of the company for risks, corporate bureaucracy and lengthy and cumbersome decision-making cycles.
There is no universal methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions. Can we consider performance metrics to be accurate if they are based strictly on financial statements?
Experience shows that one of the reasons for the ineffectiveness of mergers is personnel resistance. This prevents the creation of a single coordinated team and the exchange of …
One of the reasons for the failure of M&A deals is the excessive enthusiasm of those involved in the transaction process and the lack of experience of business shareholders.
One important step in M&A transactions is the signing of a non-disclosure agreement on the company that is being prepared for sale. Disclosure of business information may cause a loss of competitive advantage or result in losses.
The TD Shepherd team congratulates Arioso Systems GmbH on their successful acquisition by Bosch Sensortec.
TD Shepherd has participated as a partner at the HTVD 2022 annual event. This year the event took place from October 10th through October 11th in Dresden, Germany.
We had the opportunity to attend Collision Conference in Toronto this year, and we wanted to share some key takeaways with you.
Robert Bosch GmbH and ItoM Holding B.V. signed an agreement covering the acquisition of 100% of the shares of ItoM Services by Robert Bosch GmbH.
TD Shepherd was present at VentureLAB’s Hardtech conference in Markham/Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was the second time VentureLAB organized this event which is focused on Deep Tech – in general and more specifically semiconductor startups in Canada.
TD Shepherd attended the 2022 annual EDA conference (EDA as in European Defence Agency), which took place on December 8th in Brussels.
This year’s GSA event was again a combination of presentations with Q&A and panel discussions. The main focus of the event was—no surprise given that the meeting takes place in Munich—automotive and the (future) role of semiconductors in the automotive industry.
TD Shepherd is thrilled to have attended Collision Conference 2023 in Toronto! Collision had lots of engaging sessions, interesting speakers, and amazing networking opportunities.
The TD Shepherd team recently had the opportunity to attend the highly esteemed Deep Tech Connect event, organized by the Extreme Tech Challenge and HighTechXL.
The recent HTVD event brought exciting developments and improvements, as well as some valuable insights for the attendees.
Attending the Canadian Semiconductor Council Summit in Ottawa (Tuesday, February 6th) was an excellent opportunity to participate in a focused discussion on Canada’s current and future semiconductor strategy.
Selling a business or involving a financial partner is often a life-changing, one-time transaction for many sellers. It is important to prepare competently and thoroughly for the transaction to increase the value of the company and avoid discounting the price.