Mercuri

Profile

Mercuri is a venture capital firm based in Kings Cross, London, founded in 2017 by Alan Hudson. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the media technology and AI sectors. The team comprises eight professionals, including notable members such as Denise Xifara and Esha Vatsa. Mercuri distinguishes itself by taking an engaged approach, often securing board seats and actively collaborating with founders post-investment.

The firm focuses on sectors at the intersection of media, entertainment, and AI, including generative AI, agentic AI, and voice AI. Mercuri typically invests in pre-seed and seed stages, with check sizes ranging from £500K to £1M. Their geographical focus is primarily on the UK, and they manage assets under management (AUM) of £92 million. Notable funds include their first £42 million fund and a second £50 million fund launched in 2023.

Mercuri's portfolio includes over 60 companies, with notable investments in Faculty AI, Hugging Face, Fluidstack, Signal AI, Resemble AI, Kickstarter, and Mozart AI. The firm is known for its commitment to responsible investing, being a certified B Corp and a signatory of the Investing in Women Code.