Mercia Asset Management

Mercia Asset Management PLC focuses on powering ambition in the UK regions by providing venture capital, business loans, and private equity ranging from £100k to £10m to accelerate growth and impact. Their mission is to be the first-choice provider of capital for businesses that typically seek up to £10 million. The firm aims to be a responsible long-term investment partner, pledging more than just capital when they invest. They embed responsible investment principles throughout the investment lifecycle, underpinned by accountability, active stewardship, and transparent reporting. They aim to align capital with impact, investing with purpose and measuring impact beyond returns. Mercia is committed to creating long-term value for its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities they serve. Sustainability is considered fundamental to how they operate. The firm applies a consistent ESG due diligence framework across all of its asset classes, and every Investment Committee paper addresses these ESG factors, aligned with Mercia’s guiding principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They are also committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Mercia emphasizes building strong relationships internally and externally. Their culture is shaped by their values that support every decision, underpinning each transaction, and helping to build the businesses they invest in or lend to. They are a committed UK-focused asset manager and support diversity, equity, and inclusion within their teams and investment decisions.

Venture capital, business loans, private equity, university spinouts

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