Strategic growth partners for travel, tech, and hospitality ventures.
We help great travel and hospitality businesses grow smarter and exit stronger.
Welcome to Avio
We are a collective of operators, founders, and advisors helping high-potential businesses scale, evolve, and exit. From seed to sale, we bring sharp, sector-specific insight—without the fluff.
Who we work with
We partner with founders, investors, and operators building the future of Short Term Rentals and Hotels.
Founders & Leadership Teams
Navigate scale, product, talent, or acquisition strategy with board-level support.
Tech Companies & Platforms
Refine your roadmap, pricing, and growth strategy with experienced operators who’ve scaled SaaS, marketplaces, and tools in your space.
Investors &
Funds
Gain strategic insight on commercial viability, founder strength, and sector trends before and after deployment.
who we are
The advisory bench for ambitious founders and informed investors.
Our experienced collective of senior leaders has complimentary expertise across:
- Operations & scale
- Products & technology
- Brand & positioning
- Fundraising and exits
- Strategic finance
- Legal & governance
- Global markets
Richard Vaughton
Founding Partner
“Richard has been an exceptional business advisor, playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of our short-term holiday rental business.”
ANGLESY HL
Eric Mason
Founding Partner
“Eric has been the guiding force during pivotal stages
of growth and change, from navigating market corrections to helping
rebrand and restructure.
BETTER BNB
Jessica Gillingham
Founding Partner
“One of the most beneficial part of working with Jessica was having someone who understands the industry.”
HOLIDAY LETS SCOTLAND
Pete Everett
Founding Partner
“Pete has had a huge impact on our business, helping us catalyse growth and navigate all the challenges that come with it.”
IMPRESS
Let’s talk
We work quietly and carefully with a small number of ambitious businesses each year. If you’re scaling or investing in a business in Travel, Hospitality or PropTech, we’d love to talk.