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European Innovation · U.S. Market Entry

Your lighthouse
for the
Atlantic crossing

You've built something remarkable in Europe. The U.S. market is the next frontier; vast, complex, and full of opportunity. Lighthouse Atlantic guides European innovators safely into port, with the embedded sales leadership to win from day one.

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Choose Your Engagement

Every company's U.S. entry looks different. Some need a specific answer fast. Some need boots on the ground at a critical event. Some are ready for the full commitment. Start where it makes sense; and go as far as you need.

Short-Term Engagement

Consulting Sprint

Get expert answers to your most pressing U.S. market questions.

A focused, time-bound engagement... typically two to six weeks... built around one clear deliverable. Whether you need a go-to-market strategy, a pricing framework built for American buyers, a competitive landscape assessment, or a sales infrastructure audit, we scope the work, do the research, and hand you something actionable. No retainer. No long-term commitment.

  • Scoped discovery and market analysis
  • Competitive and buyer landscape assessment
  • Single deliverable: GTM plan, ICP definition, pricing framework, or sales audit
  • Final readout and recommendations session
Ideal for Companies exploring U.S. entry, validating assumptions, or preparing for a larger commitment.
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Event-Based Engagement

Trade Show & Event Representation

Put an experienced U.S. voice in the room.

Trade shows are often a European company's first real introduction to the American market... full of potential customers, partners, and competitive intelligence. But only if you know how to work the room. We attend on your behalf, represent your company with senior credibility, qualify prospects, and make sure you leave with pipeline, not just business cards.

  • Pre-show strategy and target identification
  • On-site representation throughout the event
  • Prospect meetings and relationship development
  • Post-show pipeline report and recommended next steps
Ideal for Companies exhibiting at or attending a U.S. industry event who want senior representation without a long-term engagement.
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Why European Innovators Choose
Fractional Sales Leadership

When entering the U.S., the instinct is often to hire a local sales rep or a full-time VP. Both options carry significant risks for a company still finding its footing in a new market. There is a better way.

Option 01

Manufacturer's Representatives

  • Low initial risk and investment
  • Immediate market presence

  • Divided loyalty; your product competes for attention against their entire portfolio
  • Reps chase the easiest commissions, not your long-term market position
  • Little strategic input on pricing, positioning, or go-to-market fit
Recommended for European Market Entry
Option 02

Fractional Sales Leadership; Lighthouse Atlantic

  • Fully dedicated to your U.S. market entry strategy and execution
  • Deep U.S. market knowledge; buyer behavior, sales cycles, competitive landscape
  • Bridges the gap between European product thinking and American buyer expectations
  • Significantly lower investment than a full-time senior hire
  • Structured for your stage; flexible as you scale
  • Immediate impact, no ramp-up delay
Option 03

Full-Time U.S. VP of Sales

  • Complete focus and long-term commitment

  • $150K+ base salary plus equity, benefits, and recruiting fees... before any results
  • High-risk hire in an unfamiliar talent market
  • Months of ramp-up before meaningful productivity
  • Premature for many companies in the early entry phase

Senior U.S. Expertise,
Without the Full-Time Cost

U.S. market entry is already a significant investment. Our fractional model is designed to give you the senior sales leadership you need at a cost structure that makes sense for a company in the early stages of crossing the Atlantic.

A smarter path than
a full-time U.S. hire

Hiring a senior U.S. sales leader before you've validated your go-to-market is one of the most expensive mistakes a European company can make in market entry. Fractional leadership gives you the expertise without the risk.

Companies typically invest 40-60% less than the all-in cost of a full-time VP of Sales... with immediate productivity and the flexibility to scale up or adjust as you learn the market.
No salary, benefits, or equityRetain capital for product, operations, and growth
Flexible time commitmentTypically 2-3 days per week, adjusted to your entry stage
6-month initial engagementMonth-to-month continuation after that... no long-term lock-in
Immediate U.S. market impactExperience crossing this exact ocean ... active from week one
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How We Navigate
Your U.S. Entry Together

01

Chart Your Position

We begin with a rigorous assessment of your current situation; product-market fit, competitive positioning, existing U.S. relationships, and the realistic opportunity ahead.

02

Plot the Course

Together we identify the highest-leverage entry points; the right beachhead customers, partners, and channels to pursue first; and build a clear sales strategy around them.

03

Set Sail

We embed alongside your team and execute; building pipeline, engaging prospects, developing partners, and actively closing your first U.S. customers.

04

Arrive in Port

With early customers won and a repeatable sales motion established, we help you hire local talent and transition to a fully independent U.S. operation ... safely in port.

Ready to Cross the Atlantic?

If you're a European innovator with ambitions in the U.S. market, let's talk. The first conversation is about understanding your situation ... where you are, where you want to be, and what the crossing will take.

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U.S. Market Entry · Fractional Sales Leadership