FY26 interim results announcement
Mercia Asset Management PLC is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
Mercia has delivered a robust first half performance with our increased economies of scale driving both EBITDA and EBITDA margin growth.
– Dr Mark Payton, Chief Executive Officer, Mercia Asset Management PLC
A trusted partner
Mercia is a trusted partner to professional investors & consultants seeking long-term, risk-adjusted returns through private market strategies. With £2.0bn AuM and a platform spanning venture, private debt and private equity, we offer deep access to overlooked regions with high-growth potential.
Whether you’re targeting place-based investment, looking to scale mandates or seeking resilient portfolio construction, our integrated model and on-the-ground presence deliver more than capital deployment. We deliver conviction, governance and impact.
Why Mercia?
We partner with leading institutional investors, pension funds and family offices to deploy capital into overlooked UK regions with high-growth potential. Our model blends access to proprietary deal flow with active portfolio stewardship and a commitment to sustainability and responsible investing.
Mercia at a glance
- C.£2.0bn AuM
- Four investment strategies: Venture capital, private debt, private equity and property development finance
- 11 UK regional offices providing unique market access
- Backed by leading LPs including British Business Investments and UK pension funds
Why now?
Mercia Asset Management PLC plays a vital role in the UK’s investment landscape, backing high-growth, ambitious regional businesses. With a strong track record and nationwide reach, Mercia is uniquely positioned to turn local innovation into national success.
In a recent chat, CEO Dr Mark Payton sat down with our Head of Institutional Distribution, Dean Heaney, to explore why Mercia presents such a compelling opportunity for institutional investors, from consistent performance and strong returns, to real-world impact across the UK economy.
What we offer
Venture capital
Tax-efficient access to early-stage innovation.
Private debt
Senior and stretch senior lending to profitable UK SMEs, targeting double-digit IRRs.
Private equity
Growth capital for lower-mid market SMEs, with hands-on value creation.
Property development finance
Targeted capital for regeneration and development projects.
Mercia's sustainability strategy
Head of Institutional Distribution, Dean Heaney, and Sustainability Manager, Bansi Dhillon chat about Mercia’s sustainability strategy, measurement frameworks and how Mercia implements these approaches across all the different asset classes.
Case study highlight
WorkBuzz‘s Steve Frost (CEO) and Melisaan Foster (CXO) explain how this leading HRTech company is helping organisations across the globe in recruiting, retaining and cultivating positive cultures through its actionable employee engagement surveys.
Looking to invest?
Mercia Evolution Fund
Raising second close for private debt fund
Property Fund
High-quality, secured national property lending opportunities
Market commentary & updates
UK Private Markets insights and news
Sustainability & stewardship
We integrate ESG performance monitoring across all investments and are targeting a Net Zero portfolio by 2050.