It is fair to say that, for Dan Strang, Founder and CEO of Crowd Reactive, being an entrepreneur is a talent that comes naturally. “I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur,” he says. “My parents, Alan, 57, and Katharine, 52, were both entrepreneurs when I was growing up, so I used to spend my holidays
From climate modelling to astrophysics, and financial modelling to engine design, supercomputers advance knowledge and deliver results for industry. Allinea is the complete tool for software development, with everything needed for high performance. Allinea is grateful to be supported by Mercia. Almost every aspect of science and industry is affected by high performance computing. Whilst
What is SEO? Quite simply, SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is about placing your website at the top of a Google search that incorporates your brand’s key terms. For example, Mercia wants to rank for the terms “EIS Fund”. Thanks to good SEO, it’s at the top of Google Page 1. Ultimately, people don’t look further
Wow, what an incredible first quarter following our start on AIM as a PLC! Mercia is the result of the right team, the right business model and the right macro factors converging, which has resulted in a new model of bringing capital to highly scalable, technology-centred businesses. Mercia has expanded greatly in recent months, from
Mercia Fund Management (MFM), a national fund management business with a focus on the Midlands, North and Scotland, has expanded its Life Sciences portfolio with investments into two university spin-outs. These include a Warwick-based business developing an innovative patch delivery system to enhance the efficacy of a variety of market ready drugs, and a Leicester-based
The Internet of Things really started back in 1982 at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, with the creation of the very first Internet Coke Machine by students Mike Kazar, David Nichols, John Zsarnay and Ivor Durham, in the School of Computer Science. This intelligent machine was able to not only inform thirsty students of whether their
nDreams, the UK’s largest developer/publisher solely focused on creating visual reality (VR) games and experiences, is excited to unveil The Assembly. Completely rebuilt in Unreal Engine 4, the game will be coming soon to Oculus Rift (Windows PC), Project Morpheus (PlayStation 4) and HTC Vive (Steam VR). The Assembly is a thrilling adventure game, designed
What kind of investor are you? Mercia is a leading UK technology investor, specialising in four core sectors encompassing: Life Sciences; Advanced Materials; Engineering and Specialized Manufacturing; Digital; and Electronics and Hardware. We are seen by entrepreneurs and management teams as the provider of hands-on ‘intelligent capital’ from start up through to expansion and scale.
Mercia Fund Management (MFM), a leading investor in UK technology, has made SEIS investments into two innovative, digitally-focussed early stage companies. Kibbi, a smart home security system, received seed funding of £150,000, whilst Friendly Score, an online credit profiling company, also received £150,000 in seed funding. These two investments will further expand MFM’s digital portfolio.
A Mercia Fund Management announcement. Mercia Fund Management (MFM), a leading investor in UK technology, has made SEIS investments into two innovative, digitally-focussed early stage companies. Kibbi, a smart home security system, received seed funding of £150,000, whilst Friendly Score, an online credit profiling company, also received £150,000 in seed funding. These two investments will