Supporting
Scaling Businesses
We help venture capital and private equity-backed companies build successful software products by aligning people, process, technology, and product with market needs and strategy.
Why Vaul Labs
Built for the journey from seed to scale
We've been in your shoes - building, scaling, and leading technology companies. That experience shapes everything we do.
Boardroom to Code
Strategic insight paired with hands-on implementation. We bridge the gap between executive vision and engineering execution to enable real business scaling.
Startup & Scaleup Acceleration
Drawing on extensive leadership experience from TVSquared and Skyscanner, we know what it takes to scale products from early stage to global platforms.
Trusted Experience
Deep expertise building scalable software platforms, combined with modern AI capabilities. We bring battle-tested knowledge to every engagement.
What We Do
End-to-end technology consulting
From strategic advisory to hands-on delivery, we support you at every stage of growth.
Fractional Leadership
Senior CTO, CDO, or CPO leadership on a flexible basis. We integrate into your team to provide strategic direction, manage recruitment, and deliver hands-on - without the permanent hire.
Data & AI Strategy
A structured approach to unlocking data value - from business objectives through architecture and governance to a prioritised, actionable roadmap we help you deliver.
AI Adoption & Enablement
Hands-on workshops that equip your teams with advanced prompting, human-in-the-loop control, and practical workflow design for safe, productive AI use.
Discovery & Diagnostics
Independent assessments that give leadership an honest view of technology, data, and programme health before committing to change. Board-ready reports with prioritised recommendations.
Technology & Architecture
Full-stack architecture, development, and data engineering for businesses ready to re-platform, scale, or launch new products. Designed for scalability, compliance, and commercial outcomes.
How We Work
No fixed packages - we scope work around what you actually need. Our teams blend data, AI, architecture, engineering, and product specialists, all accountable collectively. Comfortable at board level and equally comfortable in the codebase.
Our Team
The people behind Vaul
Calum Smeaton
Executive Chairman
Calum Smeaton
Executive Chairman
Calum is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with a rich history of founding and scaling successful businesses in the digital and tech sectors. With over two decades of experience, Calum has built a reputation for driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions that transform industries.
Calum Smeaton
Executive Chairman
Brian Hills
CEO
Brian Hills
CEO
Brian is the visionary CEO of Vaul Labs, where he leads the company with a commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital space. Brian's strategic insight and deep understanding of the digital landscape have positioned Vaul Labs as a leader in delivering advanced solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Brian Hills
CEO
Regina Berengolts
Director of Data & AI
Regina Berengolts
Director of Data & AI
Regina is the Director of Data and AI at Vaul Labs, where she leads the company's efforts in harnessing the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and growth. With a deep expertise in data science, Regina has a proven track record of developing cutting-edge solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights.
Regina Berengolts
Director of Data & AI
Robbie Law
Director of Engineering
Robbie Law
Director of Engineering
Robbie is the Director of Engineering at Vaul Labs, where he spearheads the development and delivery of the company's innovative technological solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems, Robbie has been instrumental in driving the technical excellence that Vaul Labs is known for.
Robbie Law
Director of Engineering
Andrew de Quincey
Director of Architecture
Andrew de Quincey
Director of Architecture
Andrew is the Director of Architecture at Vaul Labs, where he leads the design and implementation of the company's technological frameworks. With extensive experience in software architecture and systems design, Andrew plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Vaul Labs' solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and future-ready.
Andrew de Quincey
Director of Architecture
Colin Sleigh
Consultant, Engineering
Colin Sleigh
Consultant, Engineering
Colin is a seasoned engineering consultant at Vaul Labs, bringing deep technical expertise and hands-on guidance to help teams deliver robust, production-ready solutions at scale.
Colin Sleigh
Consultant, Engineering
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Whether you're raising your next round, scaling your platform, or rethinking your tech or AI strategy - we'd love to hear from you.