Services

Watermeade provides technical management services to high tech companies involved in Semiconductor, Software and Hardware Systems development in markets such as Communications and Consumer Electronics

The following services are offered:

Business scaling gap analysis, advice and direction
Program Management for complex or multi-site projects
Interim or part-time Engineering Management during company start-up
Advice and support during introduction of new systems & processes
Creation and handover of Engineering teams
Sourcing and contractual negotiations for intellectual property purchase
Technical due diligence

The semiconductor experts

Watermeade has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry managing the development and manufacture of leading edge devices. We have deep knowledge and first-hand expertise in managing projects through from concept to end of life as well as introducing the processes required to ensure business success.

A start-up looking to set up a supply chain whether it be COT or turn-key
Wanting to source and evaluate silicon IP but need to establish the partnerships
Starting a new chip design project but want seasoned advice on the pitfalls & risks
Carrying out technical due diligence as part of an M&A project
Establishing a new team and need to recruit the right skills

Program delivery

Watermeade can point you in the right direction to ensure your project or program gets off to the right start. We have the technical expertise to cover a broad range of areas and the experience to know how best to deliver it. Whether you want us to simply put the framework in place or to manage it through to completion we can help.

Wanting to put a program management process in place to ensure use of best practices
Looking for someone to get a wayward project back on track
Starting a new project or program and want to ensure that it delivers on time & budget
Needing training for your in-house team to ensure consistent program delivery

Enhance your team

Watermeade has worked in successful executive management teams delivering leading-edge products with high margins. This led to the growth and stunning exit of two semiconductor businesses - Virata who IPO'd in 1999 and became Cambridge's first billion dollar company, and DisplayLink who were acquired by Synaptics in 2020.

Trying to work out how best to organise your business to scale to the next level and drive growth
Needing to instantly add expert bandwidth to your team whether it be for a specific project or program, to cover experience or knowledge gaps or to act in an interim capacity
Wanting to position yourself for a successful business exit

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