Skip to content

Main Navigation

Mercia Ventures
  • Who we back
    • AI & Software
    • Consumer
    • Deep Tech
    • Life Sciences
  • Our approach
  • Meet the team
  • Insights
  • Founders’ hub
  • Start the conversation

Insights & Perspectives

Perspectives, analysis and conversations for founders building high-growth businesses.


Featured pieces

The Deal 2026: A review of 2025 equity deals

Read the story

Why we invested: Forge Genetics

Read the story

All news and insights

Investment news
30th Apr 26

Student review platform raises £7m to expand into Europe and US

Investment news
21st Apr 26

Alesi Surgical secures £7m to tackle hazardous smoke in operating theatres

Investment news
09th Apr 26

Fast-growing customer experience platform raises further £5m

Investment news
02nd Apr 26

Avid Games launches new ‘Wild Cards’ card battler

Investment news
13th Mar 26

CleanTech firm raises £750k in first deal by North East Accelerate Fund

Investment news
16th Feb 26

Tozaro raises £6m to cut cost of breakthrough gene therapies

Investment news
13th Feb 26

Neupulse raises £3m to accelerate delivery of Tourette’s wristband

Investment news
06th Feb 26

Eye therapy company raises £4.8m to boost overseas expansion

Why we invested
03rd Feb 26

Why we invested: UBI

Reports & guides
29th Jan 26

The Deal 2026: A review of 2025 equity deals

Investment news
28th Jan 26

Insurtech marks another first with platform that spots gaps in cover

Investment news
22nd Jan 26

Space defence start-up raises £2m for satellite launch

Investment news
19th Jan 26

Former radio presenter secures £1.8m for gut-friendly toothpaste

Why we invested
14th Jan 26

Why we invested: HTMS

Why we invested
07th Jan 26

Why we invested: Forge Genetics

Let’s start the conversation

Whether you’re actively exploring investment or just starting to think about what comes next, we’re always happy to talk. Conversations come first – there’s no pressure and no obligation.

Start the conversation
Mercia Ventures
  • About us
  • Meet the team
  • Platform
For founders
  • Who we back
  • Contact us
Insights
  • Insights hub
  • Founders’ resources
  • News

© 2026 Mercia Ventures is a trading name of investment funds managed by Mercia Fund Management Limited and Mercia Regional Ventures Limited.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
  • Modern Slavery Statement

Mercia Asset Management PLC is registered in England and Wales: 09223445. Its subsidiaries, Mercia Fund Management Limited, Mercia Regional Ventures Limited, Mercia Business Loans Limited and Frontier Development Capital Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Loading...
Loading...