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Tiney

London, GB · 7 known investors

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Tiney operates a network of childminding homes in the UK that provide early years education and affordable childcare for families while supporting childminders as professionals. The platform connects parents with quality-assured childcare providers and enables childminders to build sustainable businesses.

Founders & leadership

BWBrett Wigdortz OBE
Brett Wigdortz OBEFounder and CEOBrett Wigdortz co-founded Tiney in 2018 to deliver early years childcare and education in the UK; he previously founded and led Teach First, a graduate recruitment and education organization, and co-founded Teach For All, a global network active for 12 years.
EREdd Read
Edd ReadChief Technical OfficerHe previously served as co-founder and CTO at graze.com and has over 20 years of experience leading engineering, product, and data teams in consumer technology.
JNJohn Newbold
John NewboldChief Product OfficerJohn Newbold is co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Tiney, which operates a network of childminding homes providing early years education and childcare in the UK. Previously, he founded and exited a digital product studio called 383, which he operated from 2006 to 2016.
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Brett WigdortzFounder

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

Mustard Seed Partners

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
TINEY LIMITED
Company number
11194291
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 Feb 2018
Registered office
International House, 12 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ
Nature of business (SIC)
62012 — Business and domestic software development88910 — Child day-care activities
Previous names
VILLAGE CHILDREN LIMITED (2018–2019)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 26 Jun 2026 · next due 10 Jul 2027

Current officers · 7

  • Nicole Brill Wigdortz — secretary, appointed 14 Jan 2020
  • Ilona Jankovich — director, appointed 16 Sept 2025
  • John David Newbold — director, appointed 23 Apr 2024
  • Márk Gábor Pálfalvi — director, appointed 20 Mar 2024
  • Edward Paul Read — director, appointed 8 Feb 2018
  • Orlando Henry Lewis Wigan — director, appointed 20 Mar 2024
  • Brett Harris Wigdortz — director, appointed 8 Feb 2018

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 16 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tiney do?
Tiney operates a network of childminding homes in the UK that provide early years education and affordable childcare for families while supporting childminders as professionals. The platform connects parents with quality-assured childcare providers and enables childminders to build sustainable businesses.
Who founded Tiney?
Tiney was founded by Brett Wigdortz OBE, Edd Read, John Newbold.
Who are Tiney's investors?
Tiney's investors include Amery Capital, Index Ventures, JamJar Investments, LocalGlobe, Rubio Impact Ventures, Mustard Seed.
Where is Tiney headquartered?
Tiney is headquartered in London, GB.