About
Empathy, precision, and decades of operator experience.
We are a team of hands-on technologists who have designed and delivered for global organisations across regulated markets. We bring that experience to every deal.
Trusted by investors and operators
- IRIS Software Group (Hg)
- Civica (Blackstone)
- Citation Group (Hg)
- Puma Growth Partners
- Blixt
- Mobeus Equity Partners
- DJH
Our values
What we stand for.
People First
We listen with empathy, and aim to be generous with our knowledge and time.
FedEx It
We aim for same-day responses in all our interactions — between us, customers and partners.
Grow or Die
Always learning and growing to stay relevant.
How we operate
TIE — the way we run our business.
Every difficult discussion, decision or direction passes through three questions. Have we been truthful? Have we acted with immediacy? Did we take the most effective route — not just the efficient one — for the business and our customers?
It keeps investors aligned, employees clear on where they stand, and removes the bad dynamics that quietly kill deals. Sometimes it means making hard calls. We make them.
We also look for TIE — or the absence of it — during diligence and post-merger integration.
Truth
Honest assessments, even when uncomfortable. No varnish on the report, no spin in the room.
Immediacy
Same-day responses, fast escalation, decisions when they're needed — not after the moment has passed.
Efficacy
The most effective path for the business and the customer. Not the fastest, not the cheapest — the one that actually works.
TIE was also the nickname of Hutton's late mother. A quiet dedication.
Founder
Hutton Henry
Founder & Managing Partner
Hutton has spent decades leading technology functions through M&A. He is a 9-year qualified Kolbe consultant with a specialty in mergers, an ISO-aligned operator, and the author of People First — a book on leading technology integrations through the human side of change.
Great due diligence leaves the management team with a sharper view of their business and enhanced motivation. Beyond M&A does great due diligence.
Credentials
Trust, certified.
ISO 9001
Quality management certified — repeatable, measurable, accountable.
ISO 27001
Information security certified — your deal data is protected to international standard.
Kolbe Certified
9 years of qualified practice with a specialty in mergers and team integration.