Overview
Andrew Wilkinson is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor who founded Tiny in 2007, a holding company that acquires and operates profitable internet businesses.[5] Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Wilkinson has built Tiny into a portfolio of more than 40 companies generating over $100 million in annual revenue.[7][5]
Wilkinson co-founded MetaLab in 2006, a design agency that created user interfaces for major technology companies including Slack, WhatsApp, and Uber.[12] He has described Tiny's investment philosophy as building "the Berkshire Hathaway of the internet," focusing on acquiring profitable businesses at fair prices and holding them indefinitely.[1]
At its peak, Tiny reached a valuation of $1 billion before experiencing a significant decline during broader market corrections.[6] In 2024, Wilkinson announced a securities disposition plan as part of his ongoing involvement with the company.[8]
Early life and education
Career
MetaLab (2006–present)
In 2006, Wilkinson co-founded MetaLab, a design agency focused on creating user interfaces for technology companies.[12] The agency gained prominence by designing interfaces for major platforms including Slack, WhatsApp, and Uber.[12] MetaLab's success in the design space provided Wilkinson with both capital and industry connections that would prove valuable for his subsequent ventures.[10]
Tiny (2007–present)
Wilkinson founded Tiny in 2007 as a holding company designed to acquire and operate profitable internet businesses.[5] The company's investment philosophy draws heavily from Warren Buffett's approach at Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on purchasing quality businesses at reasonable prices and holding them indefinitely.[4]
Tiny's portfolio has grown to include more than 40 companies across various sectors including software-as-a-service, e-commerce, and digital services.[5] The combined portfolio generates over $100 million in annual revenue.[7] Wilkinson has emphasized sustainable growth over rapid scaling, preferring to maintain operational control of acquired businesses rather than pursuing quick exits.[11]
The company reached a peak valuation of $1 billion before experiencing significant declines during broader market corrections.[6] In 2024, Wilkinson established an automatic securities disposition plan, indicating ongoing changes to his ownership structure within the company.[8]
Public statements
References
- 20VC: Andrew Wilkinson on Building The Berkshire Hathway of Tech — The Twenty Minute VC
- Andrew Wilkinson: Building Tiny [The Knowledge Project Ep. #143] — Farnam Street
- Andrew Wilkinson – Tiny Capital — Pender Fund
- Andrew Wilkinson on Tiny Capital, the Berkshire Hathaway of the Internet — MOI Global
- About — Tiny
- From $4 Million to $1 Billion and Back - A Financial Teardown of Tiny Capital — SBO Financial
- How Andrew Wilkinson of Tiny Capital Created a Portfolio of Companies Doing >$100M A Year — Leveling Up
- Tiny Announces Securities Disposition Plan by Andrew Wilkinson — Tiny Investor Relations, January 2024
- Andrew Wilkinson - 2026 Portfolio & Founded Companies — Tracxn
- Daring to be Different: A Deep Dive into Andrew Wilkinson and Building Tiny — Onova
- Andrew Wilkinson & Tiny Operating Manual — Colin Keeley
- 10 Things You Didn't Know about Andrew Wilkinson — Money Inc