Enterprise Ventures

read moreMercia's culture of cooperation is shaped by our values that support our every decision, underpins each deal and helps to build the businesses that we invest in. Our togetherness is reflected in the strong relationships that we develop both internally and externally, in the way we strive to share continual improvements and development through knowledge sharing, growth initiatives and outreach programmes, and the care we offer to our colleagues, customers and communities. Empowering people within business to act for the causes that matter to them, combined with the 'can-do' attitude that exists among colleagues, is why we embrace Mercia Spirit.

read moreGrowing and investing in a business is about asking the right questions; what risks are you prepared to take, what are your expectations in terms of control, support and growth? And what does success look like? Mercia is a proactive specialist asset manager with a focus on regional businesses seeking venture, private equity or debt finance to scale their businesses. Hear from Mercia's CEO, Dr Mark Payton, who provides an update on the Mercia journey explaining how the group invests managed funds alongside its own cash and outlines the acquisition of the Northern VCT contracts.

read moreInvestors are increasingly seeking investment opportunities which will not only generate attractive returns, but are also socially responsible. Mercia is helping to level the investment agenda by sourcing growth opportunities which exist in regional towns and cities outside of London and the south east. Not only does this regional focus drive the economic prosperity of the regions in which we invest but it also enables Mercia to transact with limited competition creating an attractive investment model for investors.