EIS & VCT: Innovation with impact and advantage
Mercia manages one of the UK’s most established venture investment platforms through our EIS and VCT funds. These strategies provide tax-efficient access to early-stage growth companies delivering both potential investment returns and tangible impact.
Enterprise Investment Scheme
Our EIS fund offers exposure to a carefully curated portfolio of early-stage businesses with high-growth potential. Each investment is backed by deep sector knowledge and regional insight.
- Sector focus: Knowledge-intensive businesses
- Target audience: High net worth individuals, family offices, sophisticated investors and IFAs
- Benefits: 30% income tax relief, CGT deferral, IHT relief after 2 years
Northern VCTs – main market listed, evergreen VCTs
Mercia manages three of the UK’s longest-standing VCTs, providing:
Scale-ups
Diversified exposure to scale-ups with strong fundamentals
London Stock Exchange
Regular dividend flow and liquidity via London Stock Exchange
Proven track record
A proven track record of long-term capital growth
Why Mercia for EIS & VCT?
- National sourcing, local diligence: Our regional presence uncovers deals others don’t see.
- Hands-on value creation: We actively support management teams from seed to scale.
- Trusted by thousands: Over £400million under EIS/VCT management, from thousands of investors.
Whether you’re a private investor looking to reduce tax while backing UK innovation, or a wealth manager seeking trusted products for clients our EIS and VCT strategies offer growth, tax relief and real-world outcomes.