Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill Email and Phone Number

London, GB
Nathan Hill's Location
London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Nathan Hill's Contact Details

Nathan Hill personal email

n/a

Nathan Hill phone numbers

About Nathan Hill

My background is in Physics, with a passion for selling, marketing and international commercialisation of novel technologies. I’m a serial entrepreneur, having started several companies myself and supported many others in consultative, investor and non-executive roles.My corporate life started in Germany as a salesman for the wonderful firm of Oxford Instruments, where I became Marketing & Strategy Director and progressed to being a Managing Director of two subsidiaries. I founded technology commercialisation boutique Qi3 in Cambridge in 1999. This business is rooted in the technologies of sensing and instrumentation and nowadays focuses on applications mainly in the space sector, but also aerospace, environment, security and healthcare.In 2010 I started investing full time under the moniker Qi3 Ventures. Two thirds of my investments are in engineering and physics-based technology businesses at early stage. I invest mostly as an angel and I’m pleased to be associated with networks such as Cambridge Angels. Qi3 Ventures is also a Limited Partner in the Seraphim Space Fund, and I’m a member of its’ Advisory Board. I love working as an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Space Camp accelerator programme.In 2014 I co-founded award winning online wine club Honest Grapes together with my business partner Tom Harrow. This Qi3 Ventures portfolio business is now transitioning from startup to scale-up. I’m proud that it has won several awards for environmental sustainability (Drinks Business Green Retailer of the Year and Decanter Green Champion) and as the overall ‘Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year 2020’ by Decanter and 'Fine Wine Retailer of the Year' by The Drinks Business. It’s a tribute to a dedicated and hardworking team, determined to making the thrill of artisan wines available to a growing club membership. It’s all in the business model.Overall, I love the thrill of making things happen, investing in exciting people and prospects and doing things differently.

Nathan Hill's Current Company Details
Qi3 Ventures

Qi3 Ventures

View
CEO
London, GB
Website:
qi3.co.uk
Employees:
7
Nathan Hill Work Experience Details
  • Qi3 Ventures
    Ceo
    Qi3 Ventures
    London, Gb
  • Honest Grapes
    Executive Chairman
    Honest Grapes Sep 2014 - Present
    London, Gb
    Honest Grapes is an award winning 'farmers' market for quality wine', offering premium artisanal wines at value prices. As a startup we've had plenty of recognition, being awarded 'Green Retailer of the Year' by the Drinks Business, 'Best Online Wine Store' by the Independent for 3 years and winner of 'Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year 2020', 'Best Subscription Wine Club 2020', runner-up 'Green Champion 2020' and shortlisted as 'Best Large Online Retailer 2020' by Decanter.Those of you who know me personally will be aware of my long-standing interest in wine, and I've always been keen to demystify the subject, offering people a great drink and independent recommendations without needing to become an expert.Honest Grapes is more than an online wine store - it offers wines for everyday drinking and highly sought after rarities for collectors. We are holding a wide range of pop-up farmers' markets and restaurant tastings and in current times these are delivered as online 'Wine Therapy' sessions where participants have the wine delivered to their homes and meet the presenters and growers online. Every club member has a personal wine advisor to provide independent guidance. Join our wine club to try us out!
  • Cambridge Angels
    Member
    Cambridge Angels Mar 2013 - Present
    Cambridge Angels is a group of investors with extensive experience of founding, growing, mentoring and financing early-stage ventures across a wide range of technology sectors including biotechnology, semiconductors, engineering, software and others.My main interests lie in sensing, instrumentation, software, electronics, autonomous systems, AI/ML and and the Space technology sector. I have made a limited number of retail ecommerce investments.
  • Qi3 Ventures
    Ceo
    Qi3 Ventures Jul 2010 - Present
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb
    Formed in July 2010, Qi3 Ventures (formerly Qi3 Accelerator) is the arm of Qi3 dedicated to accelerate a selected portfolio of businesses to market, sales growth and profit by providing hands-on expertise and investment. Our primary sector interests are instrumentation, software and data services in security, environment, manufacturing/engineering and cleantech, and we'll consider other opportunities where there is a good match to our team skills. Investment stages are "Accelerate to Growth" for in-revenue companies seeking substantial sales growth and "Accelerate to Market" for new businesses aiming for rapid market entry.
  • Qi3
    Executive Chairman
    Qi3 Jun 1999 - Present
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb
    Qi3 specialises in technology commercialisation. We are a group of experienced sales and marketing / management / business development professionals with a keen interest in the business end of turning technologies into profitable enterprises.Our clients include several large corporate venturing organisations of technology-led businesses. Our current practice areas are (1) Defence, Aerospace, Security & Space, (2) High Value Manufacturing, Engineering & Instrumentation, (3) Healthcare & Life Science Technology, (4) IT and Software and (5) Environment, Energy and Sustainability.We are also well-known for our expertise in practical technology transfer activity, working with Research Councils, government departments, international institutes, Universities and Regional Development Agencies. Although we are described here as a management consultancy, our style is much more that of an insourced commercial team.
  • Seraphim Capital
    Advisory Board Member
    Seraphim Capital Oct 2017 - Sep 2021
    London, England, Gb
    I'm an Advisory Board Member and LP Investor in the Seraphim Space Fund. This is the world's first early stage VC fund dedicated to investments in the space sector.Alongside this activity, I'm pleased to be an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Seraphim Space Camp.
  • Uk Business Angels Association
    Director
    Uk Business Angels Association Mar 2013 - Oct 2014
    London, Gb
    The UK Business Angels Association is the national trade association representing angel and early stage investment in the UK. It has superseded the BBAA and was re-launched in its new strengthened role in July 2012 . Private investors account for between £800 million and £1 billion of early stage investment in the UK – the single largest source of early stage capital in this country. The angel community in the UK is also very diverse reflecting a range of different models and approaches including angel networks, small groups and syndicates; super angels; individual investors and new models such as accelerators. The UK Business Angels Association represents and connects all those involved in the angel investment market, including early stage VC funds, Banks and also non traditional sources of finance, as well as advisers and intermediaries; policy makers and academics with a view to ensuring a coherent ecosystem for financing the growth of start-up and early stage businesses.
  • University Of Manchester
    Business Development And Strategy Director, National Graphene Institute
    University Of Manchester May 2013 - Feb 2014
    Manchester, Gb
    I worked on a project (through Qi3) in a leadership role in the establishment of new National Graphene Institute. My goals were to support the NGI in developing UK and international leadership in the research, engineering and production of graphene and other two dimensional materials. This resulted in several new industrial partnerships, including a new £60m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre.The isolation of graphene by Sir Andre Geim and Sir Kostya Novoselov in 2004 rapidly led to award of a Nobel Prize in 2010. The commercialisation opportunities are extensive, and Manchester has hosted hundreds of industrial visitors and engaged in over twenty partnerships, with industry keen to exploit the properties of this new material. Having lived through the development cycle of superconductor and semiconductor materials and devices, working with the great team and resources at Manchester was too good an opportunity to miss. This is a national and international effort, and I established partnerships with research groups and companies worldwide.
  • Sagentia
    Marketing Director
    Sagentia Jan 1999 - Jun 1999
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb
    I worked as Marketing Director for the consulting arm of Sagentia when it was known as Scientific Generics. I established a new sales and marketing strategy for the business in the lead up to IPO.Generics' consulting business provided technology innovation, engineering expertise, product development and business innovation support across the UK, Europe and the USA.
  • Oxford Instruments
    Managing Director
    Oxford Instruments Apr 1996 - Jan 1999
    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb
    I was Managing Director of two acquired businesses in Cambridge UK. One of these was a manufacturer of advanced analytical instruments and the other was a contract research and product development organisation specialising in applications of superconducting thin films in the space, earth observation and oil / mineral exploration markets.I developed and implemented a post-acquisition strategy for Oxford Instruments' Cambridge businesses, recruited and structured an integrated management team. Together with the support of some excellent colleagues, I drove sales to over seven times the pre-acquisition levels in 2.5 years.
  • Oxford Instruments
    Marketing Manager / Marketing And Strategy Director
    Oxford Instruments Jan 1992 - Apr 1996
    Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb
    I developed and implemented an organic and acquistion growth strategy for the Research Instruments (now NanoScience) buisness of Oxford Instruments.This was my first big marketing / strategy job. It was a fantastic opportunity to put an organic growth strategy into action. I hired a team of Product Marketing Managers and a crack Marcoms team. We streamed the division's business into eventually eight market-oriented groups. We refreshed product ranges and acquired new technologies through internal development, university and corporate alliances and infill acquisitions. This led to a tripling of sales and fivefold increase in profit over four years.

Nathan Hill Skills

Start Ups Strategy Venture Capital Business Development Business Strategy Management Consulting Entrepreneurship Investments Product Development New Business Development Marketing Strategy Management Product Marketing Technology Transfer Product Management Commercialization Mergers And Acquisitions Innovation Management Strategic Planning Business Planning Global Business Development Market Research Corporate Development Leadership R&d Angel Investing Marketing Consulting Strategic Consulting Marketing Communications Program Management Private Equity Sales Strategic Partnerships Manufacturing Executive Management Market Analysis Business Management Portfolio Management Mergers Cleantech Due Diligence Change Management International Business Business Modeling International Sales Competitive Analysis Venture Financing Technology Commercialization

Nathan Hill Education Details

  • University Of Oxford
    University Of Oxford
    Physics

Frequently Asked Questions about Nathan Hill

What company does Nathan Hill work for?

Nathan Hill works for Qi3 Ventures

What is Nathan Hill's role at the current company?

Nathan Hill's current role is CEO.

What is Nathan Hill's email address?

Nathan Hill's email address is na****@****3.co.uk

What is Nathan Hill's direct phone number?

Nathan Hill's direct phone number is +44 20 3603*****

What schools did Nathan Hill attend?

Nathan Hill attended University Of Oxford.

What are some of Nathan Hill's interests?

Nathan Hill has interest in Human Rights, Science And Technology, Environment, Arts And Culture.

What skills is Nathan Hill known for?

Nathan Hill has skills like Start Ups, Strategy, Venture Capital, Business Development, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Management.

Who are Nathan Hill's colleagues?

Nathan Hill's colleagues are Craig Sawyers, Elisabeth Martins.

Free Chrome Extension

Find emails, phones & company data instantly

Find verified emails from LinkedIn profiles
Get direct phone numbers & mobile contacts
Access company data & employee information
Works directly on LinkedIn - no copy/paste needed
Get Chrome Extension - Free

Aero Online

Your AI prospecting assistant

Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers

Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.