Webinar | Launch of our Knowledge-Intensive Impact EIS

Join Dr. Paul Mattick and Stefan Helm as they walk you through the launch of Mercia’s  Knowledge-Intensive Impact EIS. Reasons to consider investing: To have a positive societal impact To reduce your 2020/2021 taxes The low minimum of £10,000 provides access to a new investors Other important factors to consider: Fund closes on 4th April

Mercia announces further direct investment into MIP Diagnostics

Mercia is pleased to announce completion of a second tranche investment round of £4.3million into existing direct investment portfolio company, MIP Diagnostics Limited, a UK-based nanotechnology business. As part of this round Mercia invested £1.1million from its own balance sheet, alongside existing syndicate investors including the Business Growth Fund, Downing Ventures and Calculus Capital. This

In-person retail shopping is awful. What comes next?

The pain of shopping in-person presents opportunities for entrepreneurs well-versed in retail tech, and for retailers wanting to protect their margins as we move towards the Metaverse, a reason to invest in their online presence. Mercia’s Lee Lindley catalogues his own experience and why retail needs a better UX. They say every cloud has a

Inova acquires IN-PART, matchmaking platform for academia-industry collaboration

Inova announces the acquisition of IN-PART, a digital matchmaking platform dedicated to academia-industry collaboration. Along with the recent acquisition of Labiotech, this move consolidates Inova’s position as a leader and pioneer in the digitalization of the biopharma partnering space, supported by the €60 million investment from global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and reaffirmation of

North East Venture Fund round-up with Thea Tebble

Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund, Thea Tebble, returns to give us a round-up of the latest investments in the North-East, focusing on the tech sector. This update features The Handbag Clinic, 3deo, ART Health Solutions and many more. Visit the NEVF area

Completion of the sale of Faradion | Interview with James Quinn

Mercia Asset Management PLC is pleased to confirm completion of the sale of Faradion Limited for a total enterprise value of £100.0million to Reliance New Energy Solar Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based Reliance Industries Limited, the multinational conglomerate. CEO, James Quinn tells us more about the product and how Mercia’s support has seen