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We are Brighten - the strategic marketing and communications consultancy helping innovative companies grow.

Our customers

From startups to industry giants

We work with deep-tech startups, scaleups, and industry leaders alike. This gives us the perspective to know what works across labs, factories, boardrooms, and beyond.

01 Technology & digital innovation

Quantum tech

Geospatial data

Maritime tech

02 Energy & climate solutions

Geothermal energy

Nuclear energy

Climate tech

03 Industrials

Steels & metals

Industrial atomation

Packaging solutions

04 Professional & knowledge services

Consulting services

Education & training

HR solutions

05 Health

Health tech

Healthcare services

OUR Services

Brand

Demand generation

Thought leadership

Competence and capability building

About us

Brighten is a strategic marketing and communications consultancy. Our ambition is to bring clarity and focus that drive growth for innovative businesses.

Boutique consultancy

100+ companies supported

40 years senior expertise

Cases

From quantum to health tech and beyond

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Case SemiQon: From quantum startup to scaleup

SemiQon partnered with Brighten to build a strong foundation for growth through clear positioning, thought leadership and demand generation.

Case QHeat: From geothermal projects to international deep tech scaleup

QHeat, a pioneer in deep geothermal energy, partnered with Brighten to accelerate international growth by strengthening positioning, generating demand, and developing scalable commercial marketing.

"Brighten is a truly reliable partner that keeps projects on track and delivers with confidence. Their consultants' expertise is evident in everything they do, giving us peace of mind that things will get done - on time and to a high standard."

Terhi Leiniö

Marketing and Communications Manager, Erto

"I am extremely impressed with the quality of work delivered. The process was both enjoyable and efficient, thanks to the highly professional team. I recommend Brighten without hesitation."

Erika Salmenvaara

CEO & Co-founder, QHeat

"It is a joy to work with the Brighten team. The skill, depth, speed and professionalism that they brought in defining the marketing roadmap of SemiQon makes us a big fan."

Himadri Majumdar

CEO & Co-founder, SemiQon

"We are very happy with the project output and services provided by Brighten. Their approach was truly service-oriented, displaying professionalism and unwavering focus within a tight schedule. Working with Brighten has been a pleasure, and we can recommend their services."

Tommi Nyman

CEO, Steady Energy

"Working with Brighten has been fun, and the project was carried out professionally. The whole team was engaged to participate, which was a key factor for a successful outcome."

Oskari Häkkinen

CEO, Spatineo

Brighten insights

Deep tech growth stories: How demand generation is fueling QHeat’s international growth

Interview

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Deep tech growth stories: How demand generation is fueling QHeat’s international growth

In this interview, Vesa Valonen, Chief Business Officer at QHeat, shares how demand generation and systematic marketing have become key enablers of the company’s shift from local drilling projects to an international, licensing-driven deep tech business.

Marketing sells when you are not in the room. How does marketing drive growth in relationship-driven industries?

Expert article

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Marketing sells when you are not in the room. How does marketing drive growth in relationship-driven industries?

Relationships matter. In many B2B industries, growth begins with trust built through shared history, reputation, and personal connection. But what happens after the first meeting? When decisions stretch across organisations and buying teams, trust needs to travel further. That is where marketing comes in, carrying trust forward when you are not in the room.

Deep tech growth stories: How strategic marketing propelled SemiQon’s success

Interview

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Deep tech growth stories: How strategic marketing propelled SemiQon’s success

With SemiQon's groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, CEO Himadri Majumdar sheds light on the pivotal role of strategic marketing in steering startups towards success, along with his top 3 key learnings for fellow startup CEOs in their early ventures.

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