With over 5.6 million SMEs in the UK, these small businesses make up 60% of all private sector employment and a turnover in the region of £2 trillion. These small businesses provide the back bone to the UK economy and if these SMEs begin to struggle with cash flow and productivity, the effect could be
Small businesses are the engine of the UK economy, but it has to be said that the central Government does not necessarily prioritise their wellbeing and growth, which it should if SMEs are to continue to help the economy grow further. As much as it is the issue of funding and providing small businesses with
Jeremy Tipper was recently appointed NXD of WorkBuzz, a software company whose aim is to improve the working lives of one million by 2022, by leveraging actionable employee feedback to help build great cultures in the workplace. In this interview, Jeremy discusses how he chooses which companies he works with, his attraction to WorkBuzz
UK medtech company demonstrates the clinical effectiveness of a radical new product that can reduce the £1bn annual UK cost of hip fractures. IBEX, the UK-based pioneer in medical X-ray imaging technology, has demonstrated in a clinical trial with a team of researchers from The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough a revolutionary new technology
Investment Director Jill Williams and Dr Paul Mattick discuss Mercia‘s approach to ESG, and why it is important for our EIS fund. The discussion also covers: – A high-level briefing on our EIS fund – Why ESG is important to EIS, and to every sector of our industry – Good governance is at the heart
Mercia‘s sale of OXGENE has been described by CEO Dr Mark Payton as a ‘transformational event’. It is great example of how our EIS fund and our PLC’s balance sheet work together to provide superior returns. Watch as Dr. Mark Payton and Dr. Paul Mattick discuss OXGENE’s growth journey and how its sale reaffirms the
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
A Midlands software company which uses the power of video games to help businesses manage and motivate their sales teams has raised a further £600,000 for expansion. Stormburst Studios secured funding from the MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), and
The great Albert Einstein once said “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” Rapid EIS portfolio company growth can create value appreciation, and we target a 15% year-on-year, with the various tax reliefs enhancing returns further. Valuation growth within an
Oddbox – the Mercia-backed platform using technology to fight food waste – has secured a £16m investment from BurdaPrincipal Investments (BPI), the growth capital arm of media and tech company Hubert Burda Media whose titles include BBCGoodFood and Olive Magazine. The new funds will be used to accelerate Oddbox’s contribution to fighting food waste by