UK tech companies are pressing ahead with US expansion plans despite the threat of tariffs, according to Mercia Ventures. It says the current uncertainty has failed to deter businesses from targeting what is likely to be their biggest potential market, although it may slow their rate of progress. Will Clark, Managing Director of Mercia Ventures,
A 9 figure exit and 7 learnings from the field (service management market) Amid all of the AI hype, I still think software businesses targeting unsexy sectors are some of the best to invest into. After having the pleasure of sitting on the board of Evotix ahead of its £100m+ exit to US PE buyer
In this conversation we catch up with Jules Hydleman, seasoned executive and Chair of consumer brands; Innocent Drinks, Rab, Moju and Oddbox. He has supported the development of start-ups, scale-ups and turnarounds in the sector delivering 6 MBO’s and 7 Exits as an executive and Non-Executive. Corner 1: The Past – Developing Resilience Symbolic
From council estate to chair: Curiosity, courage and care Welcome to Around the Corner – the interview where we explore the pivotal experiences that shape the leaders who see what’s coming next. Each episode, we sit down with an influential non-executive director to uncover the three defining ‘corners’ of their career – the past, the
Dr Rob Hornby, Investment Director at Mercia Ventures, offers some advice for founders on how to approach the fundraising process and win the confidence of investors: Understand what VCs are looking for VCs take a lot more risk than private equity investors. As many early-stage companies fail, they need to make high returns on
Helping healthcare professionals get back to what matters If you work in healthcare, this might sound familiar. You spend your day juggling patient care with endless admin, chasing lab results, filling in forms, switching between clunky systems that don’t speak to each other. For every eight hours you spend with patients, there’s another
Navigating adversity: A CEO’s journey from childhood hardship to industry leadership In the world of entrepreneurship and leadership, resilience often defines success. Few exemplify this better than Dietrich Stephan, whose journey from personal tragedy to professional triumph shaped his approach to leadership, problem solving and supporting CEOs. Reflecting on his early years, we discussed how