THE TQUILA
STORY
WHO IS TQUILA
A CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Tquila is a corporate development and technology company founded by James McHugh in 2010, initially with an investment in a UK-based Salesforce consultancy, a joint venture with Salesforce.
Tquila has built a successful portfolio of technology service businesses, focused on:
OUR FOUNDER
Our
Founder
James is also a successful international sailor – including winning the Class40 category in the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race 2022. Many of the lessons he has learnt in sailing apply equally to business – the importance of team-work, harnessing technology, working in partnership, demonstrating tenacity.
James McHugh
Founder, General Partner
The Tquila Advantage
THE TQUILA
ADVANTAGE
Our unique venture-building model has a track record of deploying capital and achieving successful exits. We bring three particular areas of expertise:
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KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTOR
We have a strong understanding of trends in the technology services industry. This helps us identify emerging technologies to invest into We have a wide and deep network with software vendors based on our many years of experience in the industry.
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TALENT MANAGEMENT
Our network helps us identify and attract leadership. Helping leadership build effective teams.
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ATTRACTING CAPITAL
Our partnership model software vendors unlocks capital for joint ventures. Strong network with private equity firms helps achieve successful exits.
Our People
James McHugh
Founder, Partner
- Founded K2 Partnering Solutions in 1997.
- James has established and grown multiple businesses in UK, USA, Japan and Australia covering Salesforce, SAP, GMP and RPA.
Mark Hutchinson
Managing Partner
- 32 years business and consulting experience.
- Former partner at KPMG and EY - leading KPMG consulting across UK and EMEIA.
- Board member/Chair of multiple high growth technology businesses.
Mick Mccannon
COO, Partner
- 20 years finance, technology & operations experience.
- Former CFO of publicly listed company. Built operations and finance teams across Asia and Europe.
- Multiple M&A transaction closes, funding and debt finance deals.
Leo Readman
Operations Partner
- 18 years in business leadership and digital consultancy.
- Co-founder of PM Dragonfly.
- Variety of leadership roles in leading marketing services businesses.
Rob Fiddaman
Talent Partner
- 24 years technology & consulting recruitment experience.
- Led the global sales strategy for K2 Partnering Solutions. Built practices across Europe, America and Asia.
- Network stretching across multiple global Consulting and SI businesses.
Carsten Jorgensen
Chair
- 30+ Years of asset management experience (private equity & debt).
- Extensive Corporate Finance and Banking experience.
- Multiple M&A Transactions.
- Seasoned Board Member and Chairman across industries.
Jon Stypula
Partner
- 20 years' experience in building tech service companies
- Built and sold a leading US Microsoft Dynamics tech services business
- Former President, Americas S.A Global