The break is over.
So is playing it safe.
The Nordic hardtech scene is back at full speed, and so are we. Deals are being made, pilots launched, and founders are already chasing those year-end targets. But autumn isn’t just about moving fast. It’s about moving smart. And that means making sure the foundations of your company can actually carry the weight you’re about to put on them.
Which brings us to this week’s spotlight (the kind that stays relevant no matter when you read it): how to stop losing investor trust before you’ve even pitched — and why the “deal with IP later” mindset kills hardware startups before they scale.
Nordic Hardtech Partners 🤝
Nordic Hardtech is a community for builders of complex tech companies based on physical products. Here are some of our outstanding partners.
- Lightbringer: AI-powered patent platform helping tech companies protect their edge fast, with in-house legal expertise. Missed our recent IP webinar? Watch the replay!
- Recuro: Growth partner for hardtech and deeptech. Strategy, marketing, and scalable business models that drive real traction. Book an intro.
- SISP (Swedish Incubators & Science Parks): The network for 60+ incubators and science parks in Sweden, powering innovation and scaleups across the country. Find yours here.
- The Yard: Gothenburg’s industrial-chic hub for startups. Co-working, community, and serious hardware energy. Explore their memberships.
Nordic Hardtech Podcast
This week: Dominic Davies on How Not to Lose It All.
Why IP is Your First Investor — And Your Strongest Advantage
"It’s not about paperwork. It’s about power."
Founders love to talk about funding rounds, killer teams and “moving fast.” Few want to talk about patents — until it’s too late. Dominic Davies, co-founder of Lightbringer, has seen too many deeptech startups lose their edge because they treated IP as an afterthought. He’s on a mission to make sure the next wave of hardware founders don’t repeat the same mistake.