Mercia Asset Management PLC

🚨 Applications closing Tuesday March 12th! I’m excited to be participating in Europe-wide Female Founder Office Hours on April 3rd, 2025, hosted by @PlayfairCapital, alongside 190 VCs from leading funds. If you’re a female founder and would like the opportunity to meet investors for pitching or mentoring, register here: https://lnkd.in/eBEXpRe8 #officehours #femalefounders #diversity #inclusion #announcement #founders #vc  #investors #community #technology

🤝 Meet the Funder🤝 Dr Robert Hornby (Investment Director, Mercia Ventures) is up next to host Meet the Funder. Rob is a very experienced investor and specialises in the Life Sciences sector. He manages a fantastic portfolio including Eventum Orthopaedics Ltd, Alesi Surgical Ltd, Laverock Therapeutics and ULEMCo Ltd. Only 3️⃣ slots remain, so book now ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q038y7J00 #MeetTheFunder #Investment #Scale #Technology #Growth #LifeSciences

🚀 Unlock business growth in Herefordshire - TOMORROW! 🚀 📅 25th February 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 Shell Store, Hereford Are you a Herefordshire business founder ready to take your business to the next level? This power-packed event is your chance to: ✅ Discover funding opportunities with Innovate UK Business Growth ✅ Get expert insights from the British Business Bank on Start Up Loans and investment funds ✅ Learn how to scale with Mercia Ventures' equity investment strategies ✅ Network with like-minded entrepreneurs over coffee and a free networking lunch 💡 Don’t miss out on actionable advice to fuel your business growth. 📌 Who should attend? Business owners, founders, and innovators in Herefordshire looking to unlock funding, innovation, and growth. 🎟 Secure your spot today (link in comments) #BusinessGrowth #FundingOpportunities #VC #Herefordshire #Innovation | Max Slinger🚀

🏥 Mercia Debt has supported Rothband (WSR Medical Solutions Ltd) with a £350,000 loan to enable it to target their bespoke products to a global client base. As the UK’s leading manufacturer of lead aprons for radiographers, WSR Medical Solutions supplies to over 700 hospitals under the Rothband brand. The company also offers other protective equipment such as curtains, glasses and doors as well as a wide range of X-ray machines and accessories. Paul Dixon, Managing Director said: “The Rothband brand has an impressive heritage. Today we continue to expand and want to make its name known internationally” WSR Medical Solutions received the funding from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Read more (link in comments) ⏬ #NPIF #MedicalSolutions #DebtFunding #Internationalisation #Growth | British Business Bank North of England | David Wright | My-Ha Hoang

What a night in Milton Keynes! 🔥 Mercia Ventures - in collaboration with protospace and SeedLegals - brought together some of the most ambitious founders, investors, and industry leaders for an incredible evening of insight, networking, and real talk on hiring and building high-performing leadership teams. Huge thanks to Kapil Madan and Neil Barnfather MBE for sharing their wisdom - your stories and strategies were truly inspiring! Key takeaways: 💡 Kapil’s hiring formula: HEAT (Honest, Energy, Attitude, Talent) – a game-changer! 💡 The hard lessons (and big wins) of hiring the right people at the right time. 💡 Why scaling successfully starts with a strong, values-driven culture. Stay tuned for more information on our next MK event on IP and defensibility! Follow the link in the comments if you would like to submit your pitch deck to us ⏬ #MiltonKeynes #Startups #Founders #Leadership #Scaling #Entrepreneurship #Networking #GrowthMindset | Amrit Sami

📍 Mercia Ventures colleagues Howard Mitchell and Ella B. took part in the latest Leicester Startups panel event this week. The event, in collaboration with the British Business Bank, focused on an intensive introduction into the funding of business expansion and development, with Howard and Ella sharing first hand experiences of the investment journey and advice on raising funds. 📈 It was fantastic to listen to the many ambitious founders in the Leicester start-up ecosystem and learn about their respective investment journeys. Find out how Mercia Ventures could help accelerate your business growth (link in comments) ⏬ #MEIF #Leicester #VC #Startup #Innovation #Investment | British Business Bank Midlands

🚨 Attention all female founders - only 3️⃣places remaining! We have an exciting opportunity for female founder and female-led businesses to participate in our latest Rise & Thrive initiative, celebrating feminine business leadership and focusing on addressing the unique challenges women face in accessing finance. 🚀 Bringing together some of the UK's most influential businesswomen and female professionals, this is an event where you can share knowledge and build meaningful relationships over afternoon tea. Enjoy a networking lunch alongside hearing from inspiring keynote speaker Helen Gibson MBE and ending the session with an informal panel discussion led by Sarah Hex. We look forward to seeing you on the day. 🥂🍰 Numbers are limited and registration is free (link in comments) ⏬ 📆 Thursday 27th February 2025 ⏰ 1pm - 4pm 📍 The Trinity Room, Trinity Square, Hull, HU1 1RR #RiseAndThrive #Event #Hull #FemaleFounders #Leadership

🚀 Unlock business growth in Herefordshire! 🚀 📅 25th February 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 Shell Store, Hereford Are you a Herefordshire business founder ready to take your business to the next level? This power-packed event is your chance to: ✅ Discover funding opportunities with Innovate UK Business Growth ✅ Get expert insights from the British Business Bank on Start Up Loans and investment funds ✅ Learn how to scale with Mercia Ventures' equity investment strategies ✅ Network with like-minded entrepreneurs over coffee and a free networking lunch 💡 Don’t miss out on actionable advice to fuel your business growth. 📌 Who should attend? Business owners, founders, and innovators in Herefordshire looking to unlock funding, innovation, and growth. 🎟 Secure your spot today (link in comments) #BusinessGrowth #FundingOpportunities #VC #Herefordshire #Innovation | Max Slinger | Herefordshire Council | Herefordshire Growth Hub 🚀

🚨 Attention all female founders! We have an exciting opportunity for female founder and female-led businesses to participate in our latest Rise & Thrive initiative, celebrating feminine business leadership and focusing on addressing the unique challenges women face in accessing finance. 🚀 Bringing together some of the UK's most influential businesswomen and female professionals, this is an event where you can share knowledge and build meaningful relationships over afternoon tea. Enjoy a networking lunch alongside hearing from inspiring keynote speaker Helen Gibson MBE and ending the session with an informal panel discussion led by Sarah Hex. We look forward to seeing you on the day. 🥂🍰 Numbers are limited and registration is free (link in comments) ⏬ 📆 Thursday 27th February 2025 ⏰ 1pm - 4pm 📍 The Trinity Room, Trinity Square, Hull, HU1 1RR #RiseAndThrive #Event #Hull #FemaleFounders #Leadership | Alison Dwyer - Mercia Asset Management Rebecca Pickering Jo F. Janet Grant Jo Barnes Vicky Doyle