CyberHive, a UK cybersecurity company, today announced a £1.8m investment, co-led by 24Haymarket and Mercia Fund Management’s EIS funds. CyberHive has developed a patent-protected cybersecurity platform called Trusted Cloud – a cutting-edge technology, co-developed with the University of Oxford. Trusted Cloud uses a patented technique known as ‘hardware-backed distributed whitelisting’ to block cyber attacks and
Sense Biodetection (Sense), a leading innovator in the emerging field of instrument-free molecular diagnostics, has announced the appointment of Simon Turner as Chief Financial Officer and Ryan Roberts as Chief Commercial Officer. The Company has also established a new distribution center in Boston, MA as it readies for U.S. and global launch of its first
A new report by leading think tank Bridge India highlights how closer energy sector collaboration between the UK and India could propel bilateral relations between the countries in the next five years. Bridge India interviewed investors, government stakeholders and businesses in both countries to create a comprehensive look at how to turbo-charge bilateral trade and
LONDON, 22 APRIL 2021: A new report by leading think tank Bridge India highlights how closer energy sector collaboration between the UK and India could propel bilateral relations between the countries in the next five years. Bridge India interviewed investors, government stakeholders and businesses in both countries to create a comprehensive look at how to
Edward Knighton (Former CFO of YO! Sushi) joined us once again to speak about the role of the CFO in Equity-backed businesses. Drawing on years of experience, Edward outlined some of the key features of a CFO such as: – Choosing the right CFO role for you – Building relationships with the CEO, Finance team
The Mercia Brief showcases Mercia‘s team, portfolio companies and provides an overview of the Group’s recent performance. Mercia’s CEO, Dr Mark Payton, provides insight on the progress that Mercia is making on its three-year strategy. Mark will be joined by Martin Glanfield, CFO, Julian Viggars, CIO and Jill Williams, Investment Director and Mercia’s ESG Lead.
Join current Olympic gold medalist and INEOS Grenadiers cyclist Owain Doull, former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain, former Sale Sharks and England rugby player Steve Hanley and double world champion rower Dr. Paul Mattick, as they discuss how their sporting careers have helped shape who they are today, and how ‘The Marginal Gains’
What do you need to build a strong finance team? How does the FD align with the CEO? In this panel discussion we’ve asked the experts to tell us what you need to set up and build your finance team for the future success of your business. The experts will cover a wide-range of topics
Tutorful is a company at the forefront of online learning during COVID-19, and following a £3.2m investment from Mercia, has seen significant growth over the past two years. The company has flourished with a supportive management structure, both internally and externally. One of these external influences for the online learning platform is newly appointed Chair,
As the lid begins to lift and normality is bestowed upon us, there are questions being asked about the future and what it holds for business leaders around the globe. A recent Ernst and Young survey indicated that 72% of business owners are looking forward to the future and what it holds, and with the