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How I can help.

Every engagement starts with a rigorous understanding of the technology, the team, and the commercial context. The services below can be delivered as standalone projects or combined into a comprehensive advisory programme.

01

Technical Due Diligence

WHO IT'S FOR

VCs, family offices, and corporate acquirers evaluating a deep tech investment. Also available to founders who want to stress-test their own narrative before a fundraise.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Technology readiness and IP robustness
  • Team capabilities and depth assessment
  • Manufacturing and scalability risk
  • Competitive landscape and defensibility
  • Regulatory and certification exposure
  • Technology-market fit assessment

WHAT YOU GET

A structured 20–40 page report with executive summary, detailed findings, risk matrix, and clear recommendation. Delivered in 2–4 weeks depending on scope.

WHY AXIOMERA

Most due diligence advisors are generalists. A background in quantum hardware, semiconductor manufacturing, FALD technology, and systems engineering means I evaluate the technology from the inside out — not from a checklist.

02

Strategic & Technical Audit

WHO IT'S FOR

Founders at an inflection point: approaching a fundraise, considering a pivot, entering a new market, or preparing for a strategic partnership.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • End-to-end technical architecture review
  • Product roadmap coherence and prioritisation
  • Value proposition clarity and differentiation
  • Team structure and capability gaps
  • IP strategy and patent landscape
  • Competitive positioning and market timing

WHAT YOU GET

A structured audit report with prioritised findings and actionable recommendations — delivered as a working document that can be shared with investors or board members.

03

Manufacturing Readiness Assessment

WHO IT'S FOR

Deep tech startups transitioning from lab-scale development to pilot production or early commercial manufacturing. Particularly relevant for quantum hardware, semiconductor, photonics, and advanced materials companies.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessment
  • Process maturity and reproducibility evaluation
  • Supply chain and component sourcing risks
  • Equipment and facility requirements
  • Quality control and yield improvement pathways
  • Scale-up cost modelling inputs

WHAT YOU GET

A manufacturing readiness report with MRL score, gap analysis, and a prioritised scale-up roadmap — including key risks and mitigation strategies.

UNIQUE ADVANTAGE

As the founder of Axiomera and creator of Functional Atomic Layer Deposition (FALD), I have direct experience navigating the transition from scientific innovation to manufacturing readiness in quantum device fabrication. This is practitioner insight, not textbook knowledge.

04

SEMI Certification Readiness

WHO IT'S FOR

European equipment manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and deep tech startups that need to comply with SEMI safety and environmental standards — especially those targeting the European or US semiconductor supply chain.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • SEMI S2 — EHS Guideline for Semiconductor Equipment
  • SEMI S8 — Ergonomics & Human Factors
  • SEMI S14 — Fire Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • SEMI F47 — Voltage Sag Immunity
  • Documentation review and compliance roadmap
  • Coordination with testing and certification bodies

WHAT YOU GET

A SEMI compliance gap report, prioritised remediation plan, and audit preparation support. One of very few independent consultants with direct SEMI S2/S8/S14/F47 process experience.

05

Product Strategy

WHO IT'S FOR

Deep tech founders with a working prototype or early product who need to define a coherent product vision, roadmap, and market positioning.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Product vision and mission definition
  • User and buyer persona development
  • Value proposition design and stress-testing
  • Feature prioritisation and roadmap structuring
  • Build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
  • KPI framework and product metrics

WHAT YOU GET

A product strategy document with a 12–24 month roadmap, prioritised feature backlog logic, and a clearly articulated value proposition ready for investor and customer conversations.

06

Go-to-Market Strategy

WHO IT'S FOR

Startups approaching their first commercial customers, entering a new market segment, or launching a new product. Particularly relevant for deep tech where sales cycles are long and the buyer is non-obvious.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Ideal customer profile (ICP) definition
  • Market segmentation and prioritisation
  • Channel strategy (direct, OEM, distribution, partnerships)
  • Pricing strategy and business model design
  • Sales narrative and commercial messaging
  • Launch plan and early traction milestones

WHAT YOU GET

A go-to-market playbook including ICP definition, channel strategy, pricing framework, and a 90-day launch plan — designed for deep tech timelines and buyer behaviours.

07

Investor Readiness & Technical Narrative

WHO IT'S FOR

Founders preparing for a Seed, Series A, or Series B fundraise. Also relevant for companies approaching strategic investors, government funds, or corporate venture arms.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Technical narrative structuring (the “why this works” story)
  • Investment thesis articulation
  • Due diligence data room preparation
  • Technology risk mitigation messaging
  • Pitch deck technical section review
  • Anticipating investor technical questions

WHAT YOU GET

A prepared technical narrative, reviewed pitch materials, and a structured data room. Having sat on both sides of the table — as a founder and DD advisor — means I know what scrutiny looks like.

08

Fractional CTO & Technical Advisory

WHO IT'S FOR

Early-stage startups that need experienced senior technical leadership on a part-time basis — particularly commercial co-founders building a deep tech product without a full-time technical co-founder.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • Ongoing technical strategy and architecture guidance
  • Technology partner and vendor evaluation
  • Technical team building and hiring support
  • Board-level technical representation
  • Investor confidence-building (credibility role)
  • R&D roadmap oversight and prioritisation

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Engagement model: typically 2–4 days per month on retainer. Minimum engagement 3 months. Can be combined with a one-off audit or due diligence project.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to align your technology
with your market?

Whether you're preparing for a fundraise, navigating a certification, or figuring out your first commercial customers — let's talk.

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