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! This milestone achievement marks a significant step forward in advancing the innovative landscape of ultra-low-power neuromorphic processors.
With support from Invest-NL’s Deep Tech Fund, the EIC Fund, and existing backers MIG Capital, Matterwave Ventures, and Delft Enterprises B.V., Innatera is geared-up to accelerate its mission of revolutionizing the integration of intelligence into sensors and sensor-based devices.
Well done, Innatera!
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The TD Shepherd team is happy to congratulate the Qualinx B.V. team on successfully raising €20 million from Dutch investors. TD Shepherd has provided strategic support to Qualinx over the years (starting in 2018), witnessing each step of their journey; their growth and success, makes us truly proud of their outstanding achievements.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about surviving the Valley of Death in deep tech, it’s this: don’t go it alone. This stage is all about leveraging relationships, and corporate partnerships can be your most valuable lifeline. The key is to think beyond customers.
The so-called “Valley of Death” in deep tech isn’t just about running out of cash—it’s about navigating a period where expectations clash with reality. Investors want to see traction, but your tech isn’t market-ready. Customers are intrigued, but they’re not ready to commit. And your R&D costs? They’re still burning through cash like it’s a bonfire.