Mercia Asset Management

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

1982

AUM

Location

Henley-in-Arden, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 07 August, 2026

Profile

Mercia Asset Management is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom, founded in 1982. The firm employs a team of 59 professionals and is known for its comprehensive investment approach, offering venture capital, private equity, and debt financing. Mercia stands out by focusing on regional businesses in the UK, providing a range of capital solutions to support various growth stages and sectors.

The firm invests in sectors such as digital entertainment, electronics, life sciences, software, and e-commerce. It typically provides funding ranging from £100k to £10m, targeting early to late-stage investments. Mercia manages several funds, including the UK Real Estate Development Fund, which aims to raise up to £500 million. The firm is actively seeking new investments and is a member of the British Venture Capital Association.

Notable companies in Mercia's portfolio include nDreams - VR games developer, Inivata - liquid biopsy platform, Aston EyeTech - ophthalmic technology, Oxford Genetics - synthetic biology services, and Impression Technologies - automotive engineering solutions.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Construction Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Industrial Other Real Estate Security Software Transportation Life Sciences Logistics

Mercia Asset Management Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
UK Real Estate Development Fund	Debt fund	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Healthcare Services Industrial Real Estate Software Logistics	Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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Title

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Alex Cox Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

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Sandy Reid Investment Director

Investment Director

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FAQs about Mercia Asset Management

Is Mercia Asset Management a venture capital or private equity firm?

Mercia Asset Management is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Mercia Asset Management located?

Mercia Asset Management is located in Henley-in-Arden, England, United Kingdom.

When was Mercia Asset Management founded?

Mercia Asset Management was founded in 1982.

What sectors and industries does Mercia Asset Management invest in?

Mercia Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Construction, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Other, Real Estate, Security, Software, Transportation, Life Sciences, Logistics.

What is Mercia Asset Management geographical focus of investments?

Mercia Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Mercia Asset Management typically invest in?

Mercia Asset Management invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Mercia Asset Management investment?

Mercia Asset Management usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What are the contacts of Mercia Asset Management?

Mercia Asset Management can be reached through its website mercia.co.uk, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is [email protected]. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Mercia Asset Management — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.

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