Every innovation deserves the opportunity to grow.

We believe that lasting success is created when ideas are nurtured with the right strategy, strengthened through trusted relationships and transformed into measurable business results. This philosophy has guided Inline Sales since 2000 and continues to shape every partnership we build.

The experience we’ve gained, the organisations we’ve supported and the people behind our journey tell the story of who we are today.

More than two decades of experience

For more than two decades, Inline Sales has been helping organisations turn opportunities into sustainable business growth. Since our foundation in 2000, we have supported more than 400 international companies and worked alongside over 40 governments, economic development organisations and public institutions across Europe and beyond.

Our work spans industries, technologies and markets, but our objective has remained the same: creating meaningful partnerships, opening new markets and helping innovative organisations achieve long-term commercial success.

Experience is measured by more than years in business. It is reflected in the trust we earn, the partnerships we build and the results we help our clients achieve.

Organisations we've supported

Every organisation is different, but successful growth is always built on collaboration. Throughout our journey, we have worked with multinational companies, innovative startups, research organisations, universities, governments and economic development agencies — bringing together the people, knowledge and opportunities needed to turn ideas into business success.

Whether supporting international market expansion, building strategic partnerships or strengthening innovation ecosystems, we believe that the greatest value is created when organisations collaborate with the right partners.

Companies

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Government & Economic Development

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Meet the team

Behind Inline Sales are two professionals who share the same entrepreneurial mindset and belief in the power of collaboration, while bringing complementary strengths to every client engagement.

Sebastian has spent more than 25 years helping companies expand internationally. He builds strategic partnerships, connects organisations across markets and creates longterm business opportunities through a trusted global network.

Sebastian Naumann, Dipl.-Kaufmann

CEO & Founder, Inline Sales GmbH

Patricia connects startups, industry, research and public organisations to accelerate innovation. Her expertise lies in strategic partnerships, ecosystem development and turning collaboration into sustainable business growth.

Patricia Hartmann

Founder, Innovate Manufacturing | Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Inline Sales GmbH

Awards

Awards have never been the objective. They are the result of consistently delivering value, building trusted partnerships and supporting clients over the long term.

Over the years, Inline Sales has received multiple international awards recognising excellence in business development, international collaboration and market development. While we are proud of these achievements, we consider them a reflection of what matters most: the success of the organisations we have the privilege to support.

2016

German Industry Award

Best of 2016 — recognised among Germany’s outstanding industry innovations.

2014

Innovation Award IT

Best of 2014 — awarded by Initiative Mittelstand for innovative business solutions.

2013

German Industry Award

Recognised for excellence in innovation and industry.

2009

German Industry Award

Qualified participant.

2009

Innovation Product

Awarded by Initiative Mittelstand under the patronage of the German Federal Ministry of Economics.

From our archives

Every company has its own origin story. Ours even made it in 2003 onto the radio.

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Looking ahead

Innovation never stands still — and neither do we.

As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, the need for strong partnerships, trusted networks and entrepreneurial thinking becomes even more important. Inline Sales continues to bring together industry, startups, research organisations and public institutions, helping organisations navigate change, unlock new opportunities and create lasting impact.

Through initiatives such as Innovate Manufacturing, we remain committed to connecting the right people, strengthening Europe’s innovation ecosystem and turning ideas into sustainable business growth.