Mercia Asset Management PLC, trading as Mercia Asset Management and registered in England and Wales, backs innovation-driven businesses across the UK. Headquartered in Henley-in-Arden with offices serving the Midlands, northern England and Scotland, it manages more than £1.5 billion of assets and holds interests in nearly 400 companies. The firm positions itself as the preferred capital partner for enterprises seeking between £100,000 and £10 million, offering not only funding but also ongoing commercial and strategic assistance to help founders scale their operations.
Through a suite of investment solutions—venture capital, business loans, growth funding via Frontier Development Capital and private equity—Mercia addresses needs at different growth stages. Offerings range from short-term loans up to £2 million to equity investments up to £10 million. While sector-agnostic, Mercia often supports technology-driven fields such as software, digital entertainment, electronics, materials science, advanced manufacturing, engineering, life sciences and deep technology. The firm collaborates closely with UK universities to drive technology transfer and integrates environmental, social and governance standards throughout its investment process. It also manages several Venture Capital Trusts, including Northern Venture Trust and Northern 2 and 3 VCTs.
Mercia’s commitment to clean technology and battery solutions is reflected in dedicated funds and landmark deals. Its Knowledge-intensive Impact EIS Fund targets companies with solutions for environmental challenges. Recent investments include an £8 million round for Promethean Particles, which develops materials for carbon capture and energy storage, and a £2.8 million stake in Grid Edge, whose platform improves commercial building efficiency. Mercia supported Faradion with direct funding and strategic guidance, contributing to the development of low-cost sodium-ion batteries and its eventual acquisition by a major energy group. A £5.3 million investment in Nova Pangaea Technologies underscores the firm’s role in advancing sustainable aviation fuel.
