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Do you think Spain is just about sun, beaches, and tourists? 🌴 🌊 Think again. With a record 94 million tourists in 2024 and a GDP growth of 3.2%, Spain's recovery post-Covid has been nothing short of impressive. It's becoming a a key player in Europe's #deeptech. Spain presents significant opportunities for deep tech, particularly in sectors like #technology, #renewable #energy, and #EVs. 🌱 The country is investing heavily in modernization: a national rail system, electric vehicles, and green energy projects, which makes it an attractive hub for innovation.⚡🚗 Challenges? Yes. Opportunities? Even more. High unemployment rate and a housing crisis remain problematic in Spain. But the country focuses on labor reform, its strategic green energy initiatives, and the absorption of immigrants into the workforce provide a solid foundation for future growth.📈 So, is it time for you to tap into Spain's booming market? Follow Startup Valencia, Tech Barcelona, SpainCap to stay ahead for the latest market trends. sparksense team will be soon in Spain at the EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM Annual General Meeting 2025, ready to connect you with the right partners for expansion. Let’s make things happen!😉🚀 Attribution: BBC #sales #entrepreneurship #businessdevelopment #startups

What is the right strategy for your global sales expansion?🌍 It is critical to stage a lean international expansion to maximize growth. The approach you take depends on your product type, resources, and market goals. Check out our carousel for 5 stages to scale internationally ⬇️ Start scaling your startup by looking at how those stages align with your business and market goals. Need guidance? sparksense team is ready to guide you through the process. 👉 For more business development tips, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d69pWE5K #sales #businessdevelopment #entrepreneurship #startups

💰 "If you show revenue, people will ask how much—and it will never be enough." Russ Hanneman’s wisdom from Silicon Valley is funny—but also painfully real. Founders that chase funding often hear: "Come back when you hit $5K MRR." Then they hit the goal, circle back, and the investor? Gone. Moved on. No longer interested. The truth? Investors fund a vision, a strategy, and a sense of urgency—not just numbers on a spreadsheet. But here’s the bigger question: 👉 Do you even need VC to grow? An alternative strategy - bootstrapping: 🔹Keeps you in control 🔹Forces focus on real customers 🔹Builds a business on solid foundations rather than inflated valuations. Strategic sales, product-market fit, and execution can take you further than a big funding round. What are the 3 bootstrapping ingredients? 🔹 Solve real problems, not investor expectations 🔹 Sell first, scale second 🔹 Let the product drive adoption 🔗 Curious how it works in deep tech? Check out sparksense full Bootstrapping Guide: https://lnkd.in/dNrz9ZuB So, do you bootstrap or raise funding? #startups #bootstrapping #funding #growth #vc #entrepreneurship #sales #businessdevelopment

🎉 Congratulations to Zero Point Motion from the sparksense team! Our client's mission is clear: harness light to redefine the future of sensing. They integrate silicon #photonics with MEMS to push inertial sensor performance beyond its limits. Their gyroscopes and accelerometers bring 100x greater sensitivity than conventional MEMS sensors, which opens new possibilities for #defense, #AgriTech, #autonomous vehicles, and #space exploration.📡 Strong backing from investors and industry leaders is important! Now Zero Point Motion is on its way to transform positioning and navigation in GPS-challenged environments. To more successful milestones in this partnership! 🎉 #sales #businessdevelopment #entrepreneurship #startups

Deep tech stands as a hedge in volatile times: while RT drops 60% from its 2021 peak, deep tech falls only 28%. Hello Tomorrow 2025 Summit in Paris at CENTQUATRE-PARIS this week was fantastic. During the Deep Tech Days 3000 leaders from deep tech exchanged ideas.💡 Hervé Flutto and Thomas Minot from the sparksense team managed to join the key events such as BPI EIC Investor Day, 50 Years Investor Breakfast, Honda Xcelerator Ventures Breakfast, Founders Lunch by Elaia and VC Lunch. Here are the valuable insights we gathered at the events: ▪️The HT 2025 Deep Tech Report confirms that #hardware outperforms #software among deep tech pioneers at Hello Tomorrow. ▪️The deep tech flywheel continues its momentum as #Europe narrows the gap with the #US on repeat founders and business focus. ▪️Deep tech secures 28% of total #VC investments, with a clear ambition to build global champions. ▪️A strong push on sovereignty and dual use military appeared, US funds show a solid appetite for European deep tech 🇺🇸🇪🇺. ▪️At the same time, European funds remain small, with only 2 managing more than EUR 2 bn compared to 15 US funds that exceed EUR 10 bn. ▪️Nicolas Autret pointed out a rise in photonics startups dedicated to energy efficiency for data centers, along with a new wave in robotics that tackles labor shortages. Thank you to the events’ speakers during the Deep Tech Days: Arnauld de la Tour, Lukas Leitner, Yoram Wijngaarde 👏🏼 A big thank you to all the events partners! And special congratulations to Thomas on his first event with sparksense 🚀 #hellotomorrow #deeptechdays #paris #businessdevelopment #sales #startups #entrepreneurship

Paris is calling, and the future of deep tech is answering. Will you be there? This week Paris will become a hub for radical ideas, where science meets entrepreneurship. And Hervé and Thomas will be representing sparksense there at the Deep Tech Days🚀 It’s more than just a week of events—it’s a movement led by Hello Tomorrow, built on the belief that deep tech can transform the world🌍 We are planning to attend many side events among which is the Deeptech Founders & VCs Meet on March 12th. The hosts Ventech, AFI Ventures, Matterwave Ventures, and Kvanted will bring together deep tech founders and VCs for this "networking-heavy gathering". 📍If you’re planning to join the Deep Tech Days, reach out and let’s connect! See you there? #entrepreneurship #startups #businessdevelopment #sales

It is not easy to find a deep-tech pro with a sales expertise. But we found Thomas Minot and he found sparksense. So meet our new team member! 🥳 Thomas has a rare combination of deep-tech investment, business development, and technical expertise across #AI, #hardware, #semicon, #robotics, #manufacturing, #biotech, #energy, #quantum, #climate, #healthcare, and #mobility. He has a proven track record, as he executed 3 VC deals, co-authored 2 science publications, and operated across 3 continents in early-stage startups. At Sparksense, Thomas will support Hervé Flutto and Siddharth Tiwari in client acquisition. He will ensure that every deep-tech solution finds the right market, through awareness of our impact. Join us in welcoming Thomas on this exciting journey in deep-tech and business development! 🎉 #sales #businessdevelopment #startups #entrepreneurship

Are you ready to win international customers? 🌍 In this month’s Sparksense Newsletter, we’re diving into how Deep Tech founders can expand globally and tap into international markets. Are you looking to break into the U.S. or Europe? There’s a roadmap for success! What’s Inside this month’s Sparksense issue? ✅ How to choose the right global expansion strategy for your Deep Tech startup ✅ The best methods for international market entry: Exporting, Licensing, JVs & more ✅ How export programs can help fund your international growth ✅ Sparksense news and events Tap into global opportunities with actionable insights. Subscribe to sparksense newsletter now and start building your global presence: https://lnkd.in/d69pWE5K #startups #sales #deeptech #businessdevelopment #entrepreneurship

Do you define sales as a skill that you need for success? Sales build trust, create opportunities, and get buy-in from the right people. 🔹 Raise funding? You’re selling your vision. 🔹 Hire top talent? You’re selling your reputation. 🔹 Build partnerships? You’re selling trust. 🔹 Lead a company? You’re selling strategy. At sparksense we help deep tech startups with sales. Our team uses the tech expertise to find the right decision-makers and start conversations that matter. No matter how advanced your tech is, if you can’t sell it, it won’t scale. Let's talk more about it, reach out! ⬇️ Attribution: Marta Palmeiro #sales #entrepreneurship #startups #businessdevelopment

🎉 We’re now part of EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM! At sparksense, we help deep tech startups in photonics, semiconductors, and quantum grow and scale. So joining EPIC, with its 800+ members, 70 events a year, and impactful 80+ market reports, feels like the perfect fit. It gives us even more opportunities to explore markets, expand applications for our clients, and connect with the right partners. Some of our amazing clients—PhotonFirst, Spectricity, Q.ANT, Qblox—are already part of EPIC. Now, we’re excited to support even more innovative companies in this space. Big thanks to Carlos Lee and Ivan Nikitski, PhD for the warm welcome! Looking forward to making an impact together! #EPIC #sales #businessdevelopment #startups #entrepreneurship