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Striving to be the first choice for our investors, investees and colleagues. Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industry experts. VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Funds we manage. NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance. Early stage or late stage equity funding from £100,000 - £2. Learn more. Northern VCTs. Series A venture from £2.0million to £5.0million investment. Learn more. North East Venture Fund. Any stage venture funding up to £1m.VCT - MERCIA
Mercia’s VCT funds invest across a range of innovative sectors from bioscience through to software and consumer goods providing investors access to unique opportunities. Whilst these do carry a degree of risk, as is the nature of all early stage investment, they do also offer high rewards for those seeking a high-risk, high-reward profile.PRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. One of the keydifferentiators in
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Our EIS Fund is amongst the top of the market in terms of performance; as Mercia’s EIS Funds average EIS performance is 2.4 x cost, or 2.8x cost with tax reliefs i.e. if you invest £100,000 four years ago, it would be valued at £240,000, or £280,000 with tax reliefs. RISING STARS GROWTH FUND The RisingStars Funds targeted early-stage high-growth technology companies in segments where current technology or solutions were limited. The first of these funds was established in 2003 and a total of £33.0million of investment was drawn from institutional investorsand
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ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .SANDY REID - MERCIA
About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part of DR NICOLA BROUGHTON JOINS MFM AS INVESTMENT DIRECTOR AND Mercia Fund Management (MFM), one of the leading technology investors in the UK, announces that Dr Nicola Broughton, a Leeds-based consultant specialising in the commercialisation of Intellectual Property, has joined the team as an Investment Director and Head of Technology Transfer. Nicola will be growing a team to help support Mercia’s university partners in their HOME - MERCIAWHAT WE DOWHO WE DO IT FORWHO WE AREINVESTOR RELATIONSGETIN TOUCHSHARE PRICE
Striving to be the first choice for our investors, investees and colleagues. Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industry experts. VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Funds we manage. NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance. Early stage or late stage equity funding from £100,000 - £2. Learn more. Northern VCTs. Series A venture from £2.0million to £5.0million investment. Learn more. North East Venture Fund. Any stage venture funding up to £1m.VCT - MERCIA
Mercia’s VCT funds invest across a range of innovative sectors from bioscience through to software and consumer goods providing investors access to unique opportunities. Whilst these do carry a degree of risk, as is the nature of all early stage investment, they do also offer high rewards for those seeking a high-risk, high-reward profile.PRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. One of the keydifferentiators in
EIS - MERCIA
Our EIS Fund is amongst the top of the market in terms of performance; as Mercia’s EIS Funds average EIS performance is 2.4 x cost, or 2.8x cost with tax reliefs i.e. if you invest £100,000 four years ago, it would be valued at £240,000, or £280,000 with tax reliefs. RISING STARS GROWTH FUND The RisingStars Funds targeted early-stage high-growth technology companies in segments where current technology or solutions were limited. The first of these funds was established in 2003 and a total of £33.0million of investment was drawn from institutional investorsand
TEAM - MERCIA
Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industryexperts.
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .SANDY REID - MERCIA
About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part of DR NICOLA BROUGHTON JOINS MFM AS INVESTMENT DIRECTOR AND Mercia Fund Management (MFM), one of the leading technology investors in the UK, announces that Dr Nicola Broughton, a Leeds-based consultant specialising in the commercialisation of Intellectual Property, has joined the team as an Investment Director and Head of Technology Transfer. Nicola will be growing a team to help support Mercia’s university partners in theirLOCATIONS - MERCIA
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Demonstrated strong performance. Mercia EIS Fund’s past performance is among the strongest in the industry, with early funds on target to achieve the 3x target including tax, with additional exits.. Mercia’s Complete Connected Capital Solution is combined with our unique investment strategy to deliver end-to-end funding to high-growth businesses.PORTFOLIO - MERCIA
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IT'S ALL THE BUZZ: THE APP THAT HELPS FIRMS ENGAGE THEIR A software platform that helps businesses to connect with staff is aiming to double in size after raising a £780,000 investment. WorkBuzz has secured the funding from Mercia and Foresight, both investing through equity finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) alongside private investors. The Milton Keynes-based company, which currently employs 16 staff, is NORTHERN POWERHOUSE FUNDS NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance. Must be located in Yorkshire or the Humber region. £100,000 – £750,000 available. Established and growing businesses. Ambitious, growth-orientated trading SMEs. An ambition to grow employment. Mercia will lend alongside mainstream finance – “helping to make deals happen”. Working capital and capital OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES Our purpose and core values. Mercia Asset Management PLC– what we stand for and our adherence to the QCA Code. Our purpose: why we exist together. Value realisation through proactive local delivery of the right capital, to the right companies, at the right time. Our core values: how we get things done. Growth focused: We seek to optimiseADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .WILL CLARK - MERCIA
About Will joined the Mercia in 2011, and has over 16 years’ experience in venture capital. He is Managing Director, Regional Venture Funds heading up the team that provides support for entrepreneurs to build high-growth innovative companies. These funds provide risk capital for new and early-stage startups, both tech and non-tech, together with scale-up capital DR NICOLA BROUGHTON JOINS MFM AS INVESTMENT DIRECTOR AND Mercia Fund Management (MFM), one of the leading technology investors in the UK, announces that Dr Nicola Broughton, a Leeds-based consultant specialising in the commercialisation of Intellectual Property, has joined the team as an Investment Director and Head of Technology Transfer. Nicola will be growing a team to help support Mercia’s university partners in theirSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked mostPRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Venture investing is what Mercia is most well-known for. We invest into the vibrant early-stage businesses and support this SME growth inthe regions
TEAM - MERCIA
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About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part ofTHEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .PETER DINES
About Peter joined the Group in 2015 as Head of Life Sciences & Biosciences, with over 20 years’ experience in this sector, and became Chief Operating Officer in 2018. He is responsible for a number of the life science portfolio investments including Locate Bio, MyHealthChecked plc, Sense Biodetection, Axis Spine Technologies andMedovate and in
ASHWIN KUMARASWAMY
About Ashwin joined the Group in 2008, and has over ten years’ venture capital experience. He is responsible for a number of technology investments including Faradion and SureCore; he is a member of the NPIF – Mercia Equity Team and part of the Electronics, Materials, Manufacturing & Engineering sector Investment Team. He hasbeen involved
WILL CLARK - MERCIA
About Will joined the Mercia in 2011, and has over 16 years’ experience in venture capital. He is Managing Director, Regional Venture Funds heading up the team that provides support for entrepreneurs to build high-growth innovative companies. These funds provide risk capital for new and early-stage startups, both tech and non-tech, together with scale-up capitalSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked mostPRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Venture investing is what Mercia is most well-known for. We invest into the vibrant early-stage businesses and support this SME growth inthe regions
TEAM - MERCIA
Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industryexperts.
SANDY REID - MERCIA
About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part ofTHEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .PETER DINES
About Peter joined the Group in 2015 as Head of Life Sciences & Biosciences, with over 20 years’ experience in this sector, and became Chief Operating Officer in 2018. He is responsible for a number of the life science portfolio investments including Locate Bio, MyHealthChecked plc, Sense Biodetection, Axis Spine Technologies andMedovate and in
ASHWIN KUMARASWAMY
About Ashwin joined the Group in 2008, and has over ten years’ venture capital experience. He is responsible for a number of technology investments including Faradion and SureCore; he is a member of the NPIF – Mercia Equity Team and part of the Electronics, Materials, Manufacturing & Engineering sector Investment Team. He hasbeen involved
WILL CLARK - MERCIA
About Will joined the Mercia in 2011, and has over 16 years’ experience in venture capital. He is Managing Director, Regional Venture Funds heading up the team that provides support for entrepreneurs to build high-growth innovative companies. These funds provide risk capital for new and early-stage startups, both tech and non-tech, together with scale-up capitalSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked most VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Venture investing is what Mercia is most well-known for. We invest into the vibrant early-stage businesses and support this SME growth inthe regions
IT'S ALL THE BUZZ: THE APP THAT HELPS FIRMS ENGAGE THEIR A software platform that helps businesses to connect with staff is aiming to double in size after raising a £780,000 investment. WorkBuzz has secured the funding from Mercia and Foresight, both investing through equity finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) alongside private investors. The Milton Keynes-based company, which currently employs 16 staff, isPORTFOLIO - MERCIA
Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industryexperts.
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Freedom and flexibility. The reduction of the lifetime allowance from 1,250,000 to £1,000,000 in 2016 might have made traditional pensions less attractive for high earners, but with more flexible pension withdrawals now available, it does mean that there can be greater freedom for retirement planning.ANNUAL REPORT
Edison Group research report Scaling, sustainable and evergreen by FY22 “Mercia’s management have set out a clear vision for the company, with the acquisition of NVM’s VCT business accelerating Mercia’s transition towards becoming a regionally focused specialist asset manager, managing fee-paying third-party funds and reducing its reliance on its own balance sheet.HUGO LOUGH - MERCIA
About Hugo joined Mercia in 2021, following four years working in the Growth Capital team at finnCap, advising private UK businesses on their funding options. During this time Hugo advised numerous companies across the Consumer and Technology sectors on funding for both organic and acquisitive growth. Previous experience Prior to finnCap, Hugo trained at LloydsADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .THEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
DR NICOLA BROUGHTON JOINS MFM AS INVESTMENT DIRECTOR AND Mercia Fund Management (MFM), one of the leading technology investors in the UK, announces that Dr Nicola Broughton, a Leeds-based consultant specialising in the commercialisation of Intellectual Property, has joined the team as an Investment Director and Head of Technology Transfer. Nicola will be growing a team to help support Mercia’s university partners in theirSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked most VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Funds we manage. NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance. Early stage or late stage equity funding from £100,000 - £2. Learn more. Northern VCTs. Series A venture from £2.0million to £5.0million investment. Learn more. North East Venture Fund. Any stage venture funding up to £1m.TEAM - MERCIA
Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industryexperts.
PRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. One of the keydifferentiators in
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .SANDY REID - MERCIA
About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part ofTHEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
PETER DINES
Peter is the champion of several of our key initiatives and working groups as well as heading up the VCT and EIS divisions of Mercia and is a member of: Mercia Responsible Investment Committee – a Group-wide team committed to delivering the ESG strategy across the business. Mercia O2 Committee – offering the benefits of diverseopinions
ASHWIN KUMARASWAMY
Ashwin joined the Group in 2008, and has over ten years’ venture capital experience. He is responsible for a number of technology investments including Faradion and SureCore; he is a member of the NPIF – Mercia Equity Team and part of the Electronics, Materials, Manufacturing & Engineering sector Investment Team. He has beeninvolved in all
WILL CLARK - MERCIA
About Will joined the Mercia in 2011, and has over 16 years’ experience in venture capital. He is Managing Director, Regional Venture Funds heading up the team that provides support for entrepreneurs to build high-growth innovative companies. These funds provide risk capital for new and early-stage startups, both tech and non-tech, together with scale-up capitalSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked most VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Funds we manage. NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance. Early stage or late stage equity funding from £100,000 - £2. Learn more. Northern VCTs. Series A venture from £2.0million to £5.0million investment. Learn more. North East Venture Fund. Any stage venture funding up to £1m.TEAM - MERCIA
Watch, read, listen, share. The dedicated home of Mercia’s exclusive portfolio interviews, deep-dive blogs, insightful podcasts and educational webinars; all delivered by business leaders and industryexperts.
PRIVATE EQUITY
A strong preference for minority positions. Mercia’s private equity funds can invest from £1.0million up to £10.0million providing capital for early-stage growth, right through to those looking for larger injections of cash as your business matures. One of the keydifferentiators in
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .SANDY REID - MERCIA
About Sandy has been with Mercia since 2017 and has broad investment experience across sectors and geographies. This includes deal origination, transacting and portfolio management with a strong focus on governance and working with founding teams on value creation post-investment. She is currently concentrating on early stage investments in the Midlands and is part ofTHEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
PETER DINES
Peter is the champion of several of our key initiatives and working groups as well as heading up the VCT and EIS divisions of Mercia and is a member of: Mercia Responsible Investment Committee – a Group-wide team committed to delivering the ESG strategy across the business. Mercia O2 Committee – offering the benefits of diverseopinions
ASHWIN KUMARASWAMY
Ashwin joined the Group in 2008, and has over ten years’ venture capital experience. He is responsible for a number of technology investments including Faradion and SureCore; he is a member of the NPIF – Mercia Equity Team and part of the Electronics, Materials, Manufacturing & Engineering sector Investment Team. He has beeninvolved in all
WILL CLARK - MERCIA
About Will joined the Mercia in 2011, and has over 16 years’ experience in venture capital. He is Managing Director, Regional Venture Funds heading up the team that provides support for entrepreneurs to build high-growth innovative companies. These funds provide risk capital for new and early-stage startups, both tech and non-tech, together with scale-up capitalSARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked most VENTURE - EARLY STAGE - MERCIA Funds we manage. NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance. Early stage or late stage equity funding from £100,000 - £2. Learn more. Northern VCTs. Series A venture from £2.0million to £5.0million investment. Learn more. North East Venture Fund. Any stage venture funding up to £1m.ANNUAL REPORT
companies during the year including one new direct investment, One Touch Apps, t/a Clear Review. Net fair value decrease of £15.8million – near-term. COVID-19 impact (2019: £3.9million increase) Direct investment portfolio decreased to. £87.5million (2019: £87.7million)12
VCT - MERCIA
Mercia’s VCT funds invest across a range of innovative sectors from bioscience through to software and consumer goods providing investors access to unique opportunities. Whilst these do carry a degree of risk, as is the nature of all early stage investment, they do also offer high rewards for those seeking a high-risk, high-reward profile.THEA TEBBLE
About Thea joined the Group in 2018 and is an Investment Associate for the North East Venture Fund (NEVF). Thea’s role includes sourcing and executing early stage deals across Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in addition to providing research and portfolio management support. Thea is a member of the Mercia Responsible InvestmentCommittee – a
ADAM LOVELL
About Adam joined Mercia in 2021, following three years working at Rickitt Mitchell & Partners, advising UK businesses and private equity clients on strategic acquisitions and disposals. Having joined the VCT investment team in 2021 based in Manchester, he now focuses on sourcing, transacting, and managing investments through to broader roles with portfolio companies. .CHRIS KILROY
Chris is an Investment Director at Mercia Asset Management PLC with a focus on investing in early and growth-stage digital and software companies. In addition to deal origination and execution, Chris sits on the board of a number of companies within Mercia’s portfolio and is also responsible for the management of Mercia’s EIS FundJULIAN VIGGARS
Biography Julian joined Mercia through the 2016 acquisition of Enterprise Ventures, which he joined in 2004 and was head of technology investments at the time of its acquisition. He has over 20 years of venture capital experience, including the successful listings of companies such as Blue Prism Group plc and OptiBiotix Health plc.Through the
SARAH HEX - MERCIA
About Sarah joined the Group in 2018 and has over 20 years’ banking experience. As Business Development Manager across the North of England, she is passionate about supporting small and medium-sized businesses and helping them to achieve their growth ambitions and fulfil their potential. Previous experience Prior to joining the Group, Sarah has worked most NEW DIRECT INVESTMENT IN FARADION Mercia Technologies PLC has announced a new direct investment of up to 1.9million in Faradion Limited, a company focused on the development and commercialisation of advanced, low-cost battery materials. Mercia’s investment is part of a syndicated investment round of up to £3.2million alongside existing shareholders which include Finance Yorkshire Seedcorn Fund and industry partner,JILL WILLIAMS
Before joining RJD, Jill spent several years in the corporate finance and corporate tax teams at PwC, and is a chartered accountant. Originally from the North West, Jill has an MA in French and Philosophy from Oxford University. jill.williams@mercia.co.uk. Followon LinkedIn.
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Dr David Hames – Non-exec Chair Dr Ryan Cawood – CEO Jocelyne Bath – COO*
INVESTMENT
6.1million since 2013*
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Opportunity to be a leading developer, supplier and licensor of a catalogue of synthetic biology technologies (plasmids, cell lines, kits) and products (viral, gene editing, antibody).ACELERON
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THE TEAM
Clive Scrivener – Chair Amrit Singh Chandan – CEO Carlton Cummins – Director*
INVESTMENT
1.2million since 2018*
RATIONALE
The company has the potential to disrupt the battery market turning waste components into second-life batteries. Its design for the world’s first serviceable lithium battery offers the opportunity to establish an ‘energy-as-a-service’ business model. COBRA SPORTS EXHAUSTS*
THE TEAM
Rachel Abbott – CEO Michael Jarvis – Director*
INVESTMENT
Six figure investment in 2018*
RATIONALE
A debt finance deal enabling the company to strengthen its presence in the motorsport market and complete an acquisition.People like you
> We are on a global mission to transform how health and safety is> managed.
> Matthew Elson, CEO > These investments have allowed us to move forward with our plans to > increase production capacity, improving efficiency and continue to > develop the product range. > Dr Alexander Celik, MD of Rosehill Polymers > The process with Mercia is straightforward and succinct, they have > helped with useful introductions, including our new business > development director and NED candidates. > Chris Yates, CEO of Abingdon Health > Mercia has proven to be an amazing partner on all fronts, and we are > looking forward to greater successes over the coming years as a > result of their support. > Ian Wilding, Chair of Locate Bio* 1
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