Mercia Asset Management PLC

Mercia Asset Management PLC is a UK-based asset management group that specializes in providing equity and debt funding to businesses across the United Kingdom. The firm offers a range of flexible funding solutions, including venture capital, private equity, and debt finance, to support the growth of regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Mercia's investment approach focuses on high-growth potential companies, particularly those located outside of London, aiming to drive economic growth and innovation across the UK.

The company's investment strategy encompasses various stages of business development, from seed and early-stage investments to growth, late-stage, and buyouts. Mercia's portfolio spans multiple industries, such as technology, healthcare, energy, industrials, materials, real estate, telecommunications, engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, retail, financial services, and environmental services. This diverse sector focus enables Mercia to identify and support a wide array of promising businesses with significant growth prospects.

Mercia Asset Management PLC is headquartered in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, and operates across the UK with a team of over 140 employees. The firm is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market under the ticker symbol MERC. As of March 2024, Mercia managed approximately £2.0 billion in assets, reflecting its substantial presence in the UK private equity and venture capital landscape. The company's commitment to regional investment and its active portfolio management approach have established it as a significant player in supporting the UK's regional businesses and contributing to the broader economy.