Established as a start-up back in 2010, Mercia was founded to address the regional disparity between opportunity and capital access. Mercia is focused exclusively on the UK, with c.140 employees and 11 offices across the UK regions to ensure that that the requisite investment team is within two hours from prospective and existing investments. 

Over the past five years, Mercia has supported over 1,000 businesses. Today, Mercia manages a portfolio of approximately 600 companies, with about 90% located outside London and the South East of England. Mercia’s Northern VCT funds invest in a diverse range of innovative sectors, including Life Sciences, Software, and Consumer products, offering investors access to unique opportunities.