Nick Hodgson

## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Nick Hodgson Title: Director, Tinto Hill Fund: Tinto Hill Background: Nick Hodgson, an investor-backed business acquisition and growth professional, obtained an Executive MBA from Warwick Business School in March 2023. On September 6, 2023, he proudly announced the launch of Tinto Hill, Scotland's first Search Fund, aiming to acquire a high-quality, profitable business, stating: 'I’m proud to share that I’ve raised Scotland’s first Search Fund, Tinto Hill. Our goal is to find and acquire a single, high-quality, profitable business that we can grow. Thank you to my investors for supporting me on this exciting journey.' He reshared a post on February 22, 2024, emphasizing the vital role of experienced investors in his search fund: 'Having the support of experienced investors is vital when searching for a single, high-quality, profitable SME in Scotland & North England.' On February 15, 2024, he noted the success of Search Funds internationally: '12 Search Funds acquired an SME in Spain in 2023, demonstrating the credibility of the model internationally.' He also shared an Economist article on February 6, 2024, discussing how 'searchfunds provide a solution for family businesses facing succession challenges.' Earlier, on October 3, 2023, he expressed gratitude for an article in The Herald Business HQ Magazine introducing Searchfunds to a wider Scottish audience, saying: 'Grateful for the opportunity to introduce #Searchfunds to a wider Scottish Audience. Thank you, Kim McAllister and The Herald Business HQ Magazine for the feature on Tinto Hill.' Prior to launching Tinto Hill, Nick was VP, Property Operations at Awaze from 2021 to 2022, and Director at Houst from 2021 to 2021. He moved to the VP role at Awaze in August 2021, sharing: 'I’m delighted to share that I have joined Awaze as VP, Property Operations - I’m excited by the huge opportunity to deliver excellent managed services across the group.' From 2017 to 2021, he held various leadership roles at Houst (formerly Airsorted), including Regional Director. Back in 2017, he shared an article on February 7, 2017, titled 'Airsorted, a fast-growing Airbnb management startup, raises £1.5M', and on March 30, 2017, posted about a 'Great article on Airsorted in today's Edinburgh Evening News'. He was also the Edinburgh City Manager for Houst (then Airsorted) from 2016-2017. Before Houst/Airsorted, he worked at Deliveroo as Community Manager for Scotland and North East of England from 2015 to 2016, announcing Deliveroo's launch in Edinburgh on June 1, 2015 with 'We're open in Edinburgh! Try us out at deliveroo.co.uk'. Fund details: - Description: With committed capital from 15 entrepreneurial, long-term investors, Tinto Hill is looking to acquire profitable UK-based businesses with profits between £1m-£5m, healthy margins, high recurring revenue, and the potential to grow. We offer a different value proposition to traditional private equity and trade buyers as we look to take an immediate active role in managing an acquired company (allowing sellers to make a clean, quick exit). Our time horizon is very long (potentially indefinite) and we look to build upon the legacy of previous owners rather than quickly flip acquisitions for a quick profit or split companies up and add them to a larger organisation. Because of our structure, we are able to offer significantly more flexibility than other buyers and are able to offer the stability that sellers often look for - for example, the knowledge that their staff will be looked after over the coming years. Please get in touch if you want to confidentially discuss a potential sale. - Website: https://tintohill.co.uk/ - Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom - Lead qualification: - Recent deals: Research: - Query: Tinto Hill (web (Nick Hodgson) recent investments? fund focus / thesis? - Answer: Tinto Hill seeks to acquire a single, profitable business. Nick Hodgson leads it. They focus on long-term growth.