Mercia Ventures

Grid Edge develops AI-driven energy management software for commercial and public buildings. Its cloud-based platform predicts and optimizes building energy loads by integrating with building energy management systems and smart meters. Using hybrid deep learning and data analytics, the solution forecasts energy demand and allocates resources to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while turning on-site technologies into more efficient, revenue-ready assets. The company aims to help building owners and operators manage energy profiles proactively, enhancing grid participation through intelligent control of energy distribution.

Notify Technology operates an online platform for employee risk reporting and identification. It offers incident management services that enable users to record incidents, accidents, and near misses via a mobile app or web portal. The company's customizable interface allows users to build and manage repeating and one-off events.

75Media is an outdoor advertising company that operates a growing network of big format, D48, and traditional billboards in UK towns and cities.

Napo is a digital-first pet insurance company aiming to transform the market with a comprehensive policy that includes dental care, behavioural support, and preventative resources as standard. Launched in December 2021, it blends AI-driven technology with human care to enable fast, fair claims processing and ongoing support throughout pet ownership, pursuing a six-star customer experience. The company has earned recognition for rapid UK growth and has received awards such as Insurer of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards and Innovation and Rising Star honors at the UK FinTech Awards. Napo envisages a holistic pet care ecosystem offering tools, education, and services to support pets’ health and happiness across life stages, delivered via a digital platform that provides a simple, fast, frictionless experience so pets can live long, healthy lives.

HowNow is a global EdTech platform that connects experts with learners worldwide through live interactive video classes. Founded in 2016, it offers courses across various subjects, with over 400 experts teaching in 33 countries.

TRIBE is a prominent running community in the UK that specializes in sports nutrition products designed to support individuals in their training endeavors. The company offers tailored nutrition plans that align with specific race training goals, allowing customers to train more effectively. TRIBE's products are fully natural and gluten-free, focusing on providing energy and enhancing recovery and performance during training sessions. By curating these resources, TRIBE aims to empower athletes and fitness enthusiasts to achieve their personal training objectives.

Newcells Biotech Limited is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their differentiation into various cell and tissue types for research and development purposes. Founded in 2014 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf iPSC-derived cell lines, including custom iPSCs generated from patient tissues, neural progenitor cells, cardiomyocytes, and various somatic cell types. Newcells Biotech focuses on providing high-quality cells and development services, including tissue sourcing and bespoke differentiation, to support customers engaged in drug discovery, pre-clinical development, and disease mechanism investigation. The company's platform also aims to create in vitro cell-based assays that closely replicate human physiology, enhancing the prediction of safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in drug testing.

Invizius is a medical technology company focused on improving outcomes in extracorporeal blood treatments. It develops H-Guard, a hemocompatible coating designed to prevent foreign body reactions in the blood at the point of contact with medical devices used in dialysis, cardiopulmonary bypass, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. By reducing inflammatory and thrombotic complications associated with long-term dialysis and other extracorporeal circuits, Invizius aims to lower cardiovascular risk and improve patient safety during kidney replacement therapies and related procedures. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company was established in 2018 and pursues additional applications in inflammatory and kidney-related conditions through its technology platform.

Alesi Surgical Ltd. is a company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems. Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, Alesi Surgical focuses on creating products that enhance the safety, efficiency, and outcomes of surgical procedures. Its innovative tools are portable and suitable for both laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries, utilizing electrostatic precipitation technology to eliminate surgical smoke and maintain a clear visual field during operations. The company distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia, leveraging its access to experienced surgeons and surgical trainers to identify challenges in surgical procedures and design effective solutions.

Promethean Particles designs, develops, and manufactures inorganic nanoparticle dispersions for industrial applications, offering tailor-made solutions based on customer specifications. The company employs continuous hydrothermal synthesis to produce optimized dispersions and operates a multi-ton scale manufacturing capability of more than 1,000 tons per year. It serves sectors including printed electronics, nanocomposites, catalysts, metal-organic frameworks, healthcare, and green energy, and provides feasibility studies to tailor solutions to specific requirements. Founded in 2007 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, Promethean Particles combines proprietary processes with flexible, bespoke production to meet diverse industrial needs.

CorrosionRADAR is a company that develops corrosion monitoring systems using distributed sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture in critical assets. Its remote sensing solutions are designed for oil and gas facilities including refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, pipelines, as well as power plants, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. The technology combines IIoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics to quantify corrosion severity, locate corrosion in inaccessible environments, and enable online monitoring and predictive maintenance. Applications span industrial manufacturing, utility pipelines, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, tunnels, and civil infrastructure, helping clients improve safety, reliability, and maintenance costs.

CultureAI Ltd is a cybersecurity software company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. The company specializes in a cloud-based, data-driven human risk management platform designed to enhance organizational security. Its software offers features such as measuring human risks and behavior, understanding security culture, and empowering end-users through personalized coaching and interventions. CultureAI helps organizations transition from traditional security awareness training to a more proactive approach, enabling employees to take responsibility for preventing security incidents. The platform automates simulated phishing and training programs, integrates seamlessly with existing workplace applications, and provides actionable insights into employee security behavior. Formerly known as JSEC PROPERTIES LTD, the company rebranded to CultureAI Ltd in September 2018 to better reflect its focus on cybersecurity and human risk management.

ULEMCo Limited is a company based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing hydrogen hybrid combustion technology for commercial vehicles. Founded in 2014, ULEMCo focuses on retrofitting diesel transit vans to operate on hydrogen, effectively converting them to hydrogen dual-fuel systems. The company's innovations extend beyond standard vehicles, as it is also engaged in late-stage research and development of zero-emission hydrogen engines and fuel cell vehicles. This includes specialized applications for heavy-duty vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines, refuse trucks, tow-tugs, and road sweepers. ULEMCo's technology aims to reduce air pollution and promote cleaner transportation in the automobile industry.

Newcells Biotech Limited is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their differentiation into various cell and tissue types for research and development purposes. Founded in 2014 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf iPSC-derived cell lines, including custom iPSCs generated from patient tissues, neural progenitor cells, cardiomyocytes, and various somatic cell types. Newcells Biotech focuses on providing high-quality cells and development services, including tissue sourcing and bespoke differentiation, to support customers engaged in drug discovery, pre-clinical development, and disease mechanism investigation. The company's platform also aims to create in vitro cell-based assays that closely replicate human physiology, enhancing the prediction of safety, pharmacology, and efficacy in drug testing.

Risk Ledger Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that provides a scalable security assurance platform aimed at enhancing the security of the global supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Harrow, United Kingdom, the company enables clients to input their supplier security policies and assess these against the security maturity of their suppliers. By employing a dynamic controls framework and live assessment data within supplier-owned profiles, Risk Ledger helps organizations identify security requirements and remediate vulnerabilities across their supply chains. The platform combines elements of a secure social network with a risk management system, facilitating an efficient risk assurance program that simplifies the assessment process for vendors of all sizes.

Kuano Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in providing quantum and artificial intelligence solutions for molecular design, particularly in the fields of drug discovery and development. Founded in 2020, Kuano has developed a unique discovery platform that integrates quantum simulation with AI-led chemistry, enabling the design of effective inhibitors by analyzing the mechanisms of target enzymes. This innovative approach allows for faster and more efficient development of drug candidates, enhancing the quality of new pharmaceuticals while simultaneously reducing the time required for discovery. The company's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and industrial chemistry.