Mercury Fund

Mercury Fund is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm focuses on investing in compelling and novel startup opportunities within the information technology, advanced materials, and bioscience sectors. Mercury Fund seeks to partner with extraordinary entrepreneurs to build globally competitive businesses, emphasizing technology innovation originating in the U.S. Midcontinent. The firm has a particular focus on university spin-outs and incubation, often investing prior to a business plan or management team being formed. Since its inception in 2005, Mercury Fund has been one of the most active start-up and seed-stage investors in the midcontinent, consistently rated as a top VC firm for entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine and TheFunded.com. Mercury Fund is a partner in the DFJ Global Network of venture funds.

The firm's investment strategy includes investing between $1 million and $4 million in Seed extension and Series A financings, also considering initial seed investments as small as $250,000 for startups with a strong thematic fit. Mercury Fund expects to invest between $6 million and $8 million over the life of an investment. The firm has a broad experience and relationships with tech transfer offices and regional technology incubators, appreciating hard science with solid intellectual property. Mercury Fund has a team with a long track record of launching, growing, and investing in early-stage companies, believing that the most important ingredient in any start-up is the entrepreneur, and its philosophy is to help entrepreneurs build their businesses even from the very early stages.

Mercury Fund's portfolio includes companies such as Nectar Social, Collide, and Aclaimant, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative startups across various sectors. The firm's focus on the midcontinent region allows it to leverage local networks and resources to foster the growth of its portfolio companies. Mercury Fund's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, aiming to create value for both entrepreneurs and investors. The firm's reputation and track record make it a sought-after partner for startups seeking early-stage investment and mentorship.