SERVICES

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.

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 THIS APPROACH

Most due diligence advisors are generalists. A background in semiconductor manufacturing, deep tech product development, and systems engineering means I evaluate the technology from the inside out, not from a checklist.

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.

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 semiconductor, photonics, AI hardware, 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 a deep tech founder and former semiconductor product manager, I have direct experience navigating the transition from scientific innovation to manufacturing readiness. This is practitioner insight, not textbook knowledge.

SEMI S2/S8/S14/F47 Readiness

WHO IT'S FOR

European equipment manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and deep tech startups preparing for SEMI safety and environmental requirements, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT

Need an independent technical view?

Share your context under mutual NDA. You receive a fixed-scope proposal with a defined deliverable, timeline and fee.

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