Commercialising growth opportunities

Mercia's investment team has sector expertise and financial experience

Mercia brings together industry specialists and investment expertise from an investment team that has a strong track record. From seed through to exit, Mercia is well placed to deploy a full range of capital (its ‘Complete Capital Solution’) to build valuable businesses with global potential. Initially this is done using a range of debt, venture or growth capital from its managed fund subsidiaries, Mercia Fund Managers, which it can then selectively scale using the balance sheet of Mercia Technologies PLC.

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Key sectors we invest in

Mercia focuses on some of the highest growth sectors in the UK, leveraging deep expertise across a number of areas.

Digital & Digital Entertainment

Under the expert eye of Mike Hayes, Mercia has a specialist interest in investing in businesses which operate in virtual reality, augmented reality, gaming entertainment and serious games.

Electronics, Materials, Manufacturing/Engineering

This sector is led by Investment Director, Dr Mark Volanthen, and is focused on identifying and supporting the next generation of disruptive proprietary technologies, often university-derived, in energy and communications, together with high-value electronics and manufacturing applications.

Life Sciences & Biosciences

This sector is headed by Investment Director, Peter Dines, who is a specialist in growing businesses in the life sciences and biosciences markets, with the team’s key areas of focus including diagnostics, digital health, medical devices and synthetic biology.

Software & the Internet

Investment Director Dr Alistair Forbes leads this sector, bringing to the role extensive experience from the software industry. Mercia has a specialist interest in investing in businesses which operate in artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, software as a service (SaaS), analytical tools and adtech.

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