“Too small to see, too bright to ignore.” — 4K-MEMS
We’re excited to launch our new fundraising project for 4K MEMS, a Switzerland-based deep-tech startup. 4K-MEMS is developing unique NIR emission devices, a breakthrough technology that enables new paradigms in personalized sensing. 4K-MEMS designed compact, powerful light sources which can be seamlessly integrated into next-generation platforms, unlocking applications across health, consumer electronics, and beyond.
TD Shepherd is supporting the 4K-MEMS team in their seed round fundraising and wishes them success in accelerating high-performance sensing.
For investors: If this aligns with your investment focus, reach out to @Anartz Unamuno (anartz.unamuno@tdshepherd.com)
For most deep-tech entrepreneurs, a familiar fact: a deep-tech startup takes longer to commercialize than regular software-based and/or SaaS-based startups. The gap between proof of concept and actual revenue takes longer. The following graph provides some insight into why things take longer.
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.