Mercuri

Mercuri is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2017. It focuses on investing in various sectors, including gaming, music, e-sports, design, privacy, education, and the creator economy and community. The firm aims to identify and support startups that are shaping these dynamic industries, leveraging its expertise to foster innovation and growth. Mercuri's investment strategy is designed to align with the evolving demands of the digital landscape, providing necessary resources and guidance to its portfolio companies.

Ella Hughes

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Samuel Rickard

Partner and CFO

Esha Vatsa

Partner

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Chatterbox

Pre Seed Round in 2022
A corporate language learning platform that uniquely offers active practice alongside algorithmically matched native language coaches who share their students' professional backgrounds and interests. On the app, engineers are learning Arabic from engineers and aid workers are learning French from medical doctors and achieving industry topping course completion rates. Chatterbox language coaches are professionals who have become forcibly displaced and are currently undervalued in the labour market. Co-founded by a former refugee and Y Combinator alum, Chatterbox is backed by BGV, All Turtles and WeWork.

Signal AI

Series D in 2021
Signal AI is an artificial intelligence media monitoring company that specializes in providing real-time information and insights for media monitoring, reputation management, and market intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company aggregates and analyzes data from various sources, including digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory materials. Signal AI employs machine learning to deliver comprehensive news coverage and insights, helping business leaders track their competitive landscape and monitor changes in regulation. This technology empowers organizations to make informed decisions quickly, enhancing their ability to manage their reputation and respond effectively to emerging trends and events. In addition to its London headquarters, Signal AI has offices in New York and Hong Kong.

Authoritive

Seed Round in 2021
Authoritive is a developer of a creator-centric text messaging platform that facilitates the sharing of expertise directly with audiences. The company collaborates with content creators and experts to create interactive and engaging programs delivered through audio messages and videos. This approach allows creators to reach new audiences effectively while driving revenue. By focusing on the needs of both content creators and their audiences, Authoritive aims to make knowledge sharing seamless and accessible.

Vidsy

Series B in 2021
Vidsy Media Limited is a London-based company that operates an online content creation platform designed to help global brands efficiently produce original video advertisements. Founded in 2014, Vidsy connects brands with a community of over 6,000 vetted creators, enabling the development of effective mobile video ads tailored for various digital channels. The platform supports a range of video formats, including short-form videos, GIFs, and animations, allowing brands to quickly adapt to market changes and capitalize on digital opportunities. Through its fully managed services and technological capabilities, Vidsy aims to transform digital advertising, providing brands with the tools necessary for consistent growth in an evolving landscape.

Unlock

Seed Round in 2021
Unlock Inc, founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, offers an access control protocol built on blockchain technology. This platform allows creators to monetize their content and software directly, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Unlock enables consumers to manage their subscriptions efficiently and rewards them with discounts for sharing quality content and applications. The technology facilitates the locking and management of access to various forms of content, applications, communities, and real-life events, empowering clients to sell memberships and providing consumers with points for promoting valuable creations.

Papercup

Funding Round in 2020
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in software designed to automatically translate voice tracks in videos using advanced machine learning techniques, including bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis. This innovative technology enables video creators to produce content in their original language while allowing users to translate the videos into their preferred languages. By making video content accessible to a global audience, Papercup empowers media companies, content creators, educational institutions, and international businesses to enhance the value of their content and reach an extensive audience of up to seven billion people.

Streetbees

Series B in 2020
Streetbees.com Limited operates an artificial intelligence-based market research platform that focuses on understanding consumer behavior through real-life moments. Founded in 2015 in London, the company utilizes a chat-style application to collect data from a global community, allowing users to share experiences via videos, photos, and text. This information is analyzed using advanced natural language processing, providing insights into not only what consumers do, but also the motivations and drivers behind their actions. Streetbees offers various solutions, including the Dynamic Growth Engine for consumer insights, the Brand Experience Monitor for brand management, and audience segmentation tools. The platform serves clients across multiple sectors, including consumer goods, media, retail, and insurance, enabling businesses to access verified intelligence for informed decision-making in unfamiliar markets. Streetbees also maintains an office in Lisboa, Portugal, and operates as a subsidiary of BeMyEye Holdings Ltd.

Faculty

Venture Round in 2019
Faculty Science Limited offers data science services. The company was formerly known as Advanced Skills Initiative Limited and changed its name to Faculty Science Limited in February, 2019. Faculty Science Limited was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.Faculty Science Ltd offers consulting services to data science companies and AI industry. The company offers AI strategy for organization; create and deploy AI; fellowship and training in AI. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Marylebone, United Kingdom.

Signal AI

Series C in 2019
Signal AI is an artificial intelligence media monitoring company that specializes in providing real-time information and insights for media monitoring, reputation management, and market intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company aggregates and analyzes data from various sources, including digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory materials. Signal AI employs machine learning to deliver comprehensive news coverage and insights, helping business leaders track their competitive landscape and monitor changes in regulation. This technology empowers organizations to make informed decisions quickly, enhancing their ability to manage their reputation and respond effectively to emerging trends and events. In addition to its London headquarters, Signal AI has offices in New York and Hong Kong.

Kyra

Seed Round in 2019
Kyra is a London-based entertainment company established in 2017, specializing in creating digital content that appeals to Gen-Z audiences. The company represents a roster of influential digital talent and collaborates with major consumer brands to produce engaging content. Through its proprietary KyraIQ technology, Kyra analyzes real-time audience data to ensure that its content resonates with youth culture. The company operates a talent agency that includes prominent Gen-Z social media stars and a global content studio that produces award-winning material for brands like Converse and HP. Kyra also manages a portfolio of media properties that publish daily content across various Gen-Z-focused platforms, covering topics such as beauty, fashion, gaming, and entertainment. With 78 million social media followers and 750 million monthly video views in 190 countries, Kyra effectively engages Gen-Z by understanding their interests and preferences, fostering long-term relationships between brands and this demographic.

Resemble AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Resemble AI develops a speech-generating device and software solution. The company's technology uses speech recordings to create a personalized digital voice. The company offers voice cloning solutions consumed via web or API; creates fictitious voices from digital characters and games; and provides detection of voice solutions. The company serves the entertainment sector and marketing agencies. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Auxuman

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Auxuman Inc. is an AI-music startup based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing synthetic celebrities that combine AI-generated music with virtual appearances, thereby creating innovative digital entertainment experiences. Auxuman aims to provide tools for creators who lack access to traditional studios, infrastructure, or advanced gaming technology. The platform facilitates both creation and interaction with these virtual beings, positioning Auxuman at the forefront of the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.

Radical

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Radical Solutions, LLC specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based applications for 3D motion capture and animation from video content. Founded in 2008 and located in New York, the company offers a software-only motion capture solution that integrates seamlessly into modern 3D content workflows. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies, including deep learning and computer vision, to detect and reconstruct 3D human motion from 2D video footage. This enables content creators to generate dynamic 3D previews alongside the original videos, making motion capture accessible and cost-effective. Furthermore, Radical provides a customizable 3D model and a comprehensive library of user-generated motion captures, facilitating diverse applications across various creative industries.

Cadmium

Pre Seed Round in 2019
A creative tool needs a creative person using it, and that’s you! By automating repetetive tasks, cadmium allows you, the artist, to focus more time on being creative.

SpokenLayer

Series A in 2019
SpokenLayer is a New York-based company that specializes in converting printed content into audio format, allowing users to listen to articles through mobile devices, the web, or in vehicles. Founded in 2012, the company offers a self-guided API for clients to submit their written content, which is then narrated using suitable voice talent. SpokenLayer is recognized as a leading provider of voice content for virtual assistants and connected devices, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. In addition to transforming written stories into audio, the company also produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences, helping advertisers and brands engage audiences through smart speakers. The company is supported by several notable investors, including Beasley Media Group and Guardian Media Group Ventures.

Sensity

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sensity develops a visual threat intelligence platform that collects visual data from various sources across the open and dark web for monitoring and detecting deepfake. The company’s platform detects malicious visual media and reveal a comprehensive view of the risks associated with audio-visual content targeting individuals and companies. Its platform is used for reputation management for the entertainment industry or any prominent public figure whose reputation may be affected by fakes images or videos; fact-checking in journalism; and PR crisis management for brands or companies. Sensity was formerly known as Deeptrace. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Comixify.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Comixify.ai Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled storytelling platform that converts videos into comics. It offers Comixify that allows users to transform any video or a set of photos into a one-page comic strip. The company’s Comixify enables users to upload a video/set of photos from a link or from a drive; let its data-driven models select the relevant and representative frames; align them to fit the standard comic strip layout; and apply a comic filter and add bubbles next to the faces. It also offers Comixify VFX demo platform, an online tool to try AI-based VFX tools. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Vizual.AI

Venture Round in 2019
Vizual.ai is an A.I. content imagery optimization platform that integrates with publisher web pages to drive increased user engagement. The Vizual.ai platform automatically deploys static images and .gif formats for any site imagery including video thumbnails and text based content, increasing publisher click through rates and site monetization. Vizual.ai is the first company to launch from Foundry.ai, the artificial intelligence studio created by industry veterans Jim Manzi and Ned Brody.

Radical

Seed Round in 2018
Radical Solutions, LLC specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based applications for 3D motion capture and animation from video content. Founded in 2008 and located in New York, the company offers a software-only motion capture solution that integrates seamlessly into modern 3D content workflows. Its platform utilizes advanced technologies, including deep learning and computer vision, to detect and reconstruct 3D human motion from 2D video footage. This enables content creators to generate dynamic 3D previews alongside the original videos, making motion capture accessible and cost-effective. Furthermore, Radical provides a customizable 3D model and a comprehensive library of user-generated motion captures, facilitating diverse applications across various creative industries.

Vidsy

Series A in 2018
Vidsy Media Limited is a London-based company that operates an online content creation platform designed to help global brands efficiently produce original video advertisements. Founded in 2014, Vidsy connects brands with a community of over 6,000 vetted creators, enabling the development of effective mobile video ads tailored for various digital channels. The platform supports a range of video formats, including short-form videos, GIFs, and animations, allowing brands to quickly adapt to market changes and capitalize on digital opportunities. Through its fully managed services and technological capabilities, Vidsy aims to transform digital advertising, providing brands with the tools necessary for consistent growth in an evolving landscape.

Signal AI

Series B in 2018
Signal AI is an artificial intelligence media monitoring company that specializes in providing real-time information and insights for media monitoring, reputation management, and market intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company aggregates and analyzes data from various sources, including digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory materials. Signal AI employs machine learning to deliver comprehensive news coverage and insights, helping business leaders track their competitive landscape and monitor changes in regulation. This technology empowers organizations to make informed decisions quickly, enhancing their ability to manage their reputation and respond effectively to emerging trends and events. In addition to its London headquarters, Signal AI has offices in New York and Hong Kong.

AMA - A Million Ads

Seed Round in 2018
A Million Ads Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, specializes in personalized digital audio advertising. The company enhances the listener's experience by delivering ads that are more context-aware and relevant, such as Spotify ads that recognize individual names or Classic FM ads that consider local weather conditions. This innovative approach has led to over 100 successful campaigns across Europe for well-known brands like Audible, Deliveroo, Carphone Warehouse, Asda, and Nissan. A Million Ads collaborates with four of the six major advertising agencies and has established partnerships with prominent platforms, including Global Radio's DAX and Pandora, the largest ad-supported music streaming service globally.

The Narrative Digital Studios

Venture Round in 2018
The Narrative Digital Studios Ltd, established in 2015 and based in London, specializes in producing a range of digital content, including short, mid, and long-form formats. The company gained recognition for creating 'Mission Selfie,' BBC Worldwide's first digital series, which achieved significant success on iTunes and was licensed to BBC iPlayer. Notable projects include the highly viewed mini-series 'What I Wish I’d Known About Porn' for BBC Three and the development of MTV FIT, a digital fitness brand that integrates MTV talent across various social media platforms. The Narrative collaborates with major partners such as MGM, BBC Digital, Warner Bros, and Red Bull. Their work spans traditional broadcasters like BBC and MTV, as well as emerging digital platforms. The studio emphasizes audience engagement, leveraging insights to create content that resonates with viewers and fosters community around its intellectual property.

Iris Nova

Venture Round in 2018
Iris Nova, based in New York, is a beverage company that revolutionized the industry by introducing a unique sales model that relies exclusively on text message orders. Founded in 2015, the company launched its first brand, Dirty Lemon, which exemplifies its commitment to direct communication with consumers. The firm utilizes a proprietary technology platform that enhances the ordering and customer service experience, allowing for tailored beverage offerings that cater to modern consumer needs. By integrating conversational commerce, Iris Nova can effectively analyze consumption data to innovate its product line without the limitations of traditional retail space. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio to include an experiential retail concept called The Drug Store and plans to introduce two more beverage brands. Iris Nova's name reflects its mission to provide a fresh perspective in the beverage industry.

SpokenLayer

Seed Round in 2017
SpokenLayer is a New York-based company that specializes in converting printed content into audio format, allowing users to listen to articles through mobile devices, the web, or in vehicles. Founded in 2012, the company offers a self-guided API for clients to submit their written content, which is then narrated using suitable voice talent. SpokenLayer is recognized as a leading provider of voice content for virtual assistants and connected devices, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. In addition to transforming written stories into audio, the company also produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences, helping advertisers and brands engage audiences through smart speakers. The company is supported by several notable investors, including Beasley Media Group and Guardian Media Group Ventures.

Iris Nova

Seed Round in 2017
Iris Nova, based in New York, is a beverage company that revolutionized the industry by introducing a unique sales model that relies exclusively on text message orders. Founded in 2015, the company launched its first brand, Dirty Lemon, which exemplifies its commitment to direct communication with consumers. The firm utilizes a proprietary technology platform that enhances the ordering and customer service experience, allowing for tailored beverage offerings that cater to modern consumer needs. By integrating conversational commerce, Iris Nova can effectively analyze consumption data to innovate its product line without the limitations of traditional retail space. Additionally, the company has expanded its portfolio to include an experiential retail concept called The Drug Store and plans to introduce two more beverage brands. Iris Nova's name reflects its mission to provide a fresh perspective in the beverage industry.
The Narrative Digital Studios Ltd, established in 2015 and based in London, specializes in producing a range of digital content, including short, mid, and long-form formats. The company gained recognition for creating 'Mission Selfie,' BBC Worldwide's first digital series, which achieved significant success on iTunes and was licensed to BBC iPlayer. Notable projects include the highly viewed mini-series 'What I Wish I’d Known About Porn' for BBC Three and the development of MTV FIT, a digital fitness brand that integrates MTV talent across various social media platforms. The Narrative collaborates with major partners such as MGM, BBC Digital, Warner Bros, and Red Bull. Their work spans traditional broadcasters like BBC and MTV, as well as emerging digital platforms. The studio emphasizes audience engagement, leveraging insights to create content that resonates with viewers and fosters community around its intellectual property.

Vidsy

Seed Round in 2017
Vidsy Media Limited is a London-based company that operates an online content creation platform designed to help global brands efficiently produce original video advertisements. Founded in 2014, Vidsy connects brands with a community of over 6,000 vetted creators, enabling the development of effective mobile video ads tailored for various digital channels. The platform supports a range of video formats, including short-form videos, GIFs, and animations, allowing brands to quickly adapt to market changes and capitalize on digital opportunities. Through its fully managed services and technological capabilities, Vidsy aims to transform digital advertising, providing brands with the tools necessary for consistent growth in an evolving landscape.

Vizual.AI

Seed Round in 2017
Vizual.ai is an A.I. content imagery optimization platform that integrates with publisher web pages to drive increased user engagement. The Vizual.ai platform automatically deploys static images and .gif formats for any site imagery including video thumbnails and text based content, increasing publisher click through rates and site monetization. Vizual.ai is the first company to launch from Foundry.ai, the artificial intelligence studio created by industry veterans Jim Manzi and Ned Brody.

Signal AI

Series A in 2016
Signal AI is an artificial intelligence media monitoring company that specializes in providing real-time information and insights for media monitoring, reputation management, and market intelligence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company aggregates and analyzes data from various sources, including digital, print, and broadcast media, as well as regulatory materials. Signal AI employs machine learning to deliver comprehensive news coverage and insights, helping business leaders track their competitive landscape and monitor changes in regulation. This technology empowers organizations to make informed decisions quickly, enhancing their ability to manage their reputation and respond effectively to emerging trends and events. In addition to its London headquarters, Signal AI has offices in New York and Hong Kong.

Founders Factory

Venture Round in 2016
Founders Factory is a prominent accelerator firm and venture studio that supports the growth of technology startups globally. Established in 2015, it partners with founders and corporate entities to develop, fund, and scale innovative businesses across various sectors, including fintech, health, energy, and education. The firm focuses on mitigating risks associated with building startups by offering financial investment, operational support, and access to a network of corporate partners. Founders Factory Africa, a branch founded in 2018 and based in South Africa, specifically targets early-stage companies in Africa, providing seed funding, intellectual property, and a year of operational assistance to help them become viable and sustainable. With a portfolio that includes over 200 tech companies, Founders Factory aims to transform ambitious ideas into successful businesses through its extensive support framework.

SpokenLayer

Venture Round in 2015
SpokenLayer is a New York-based company that specializes in converting printed content into audio format, allowing users to listen to articles through mobile devices, the web, or in vehicles. Founded in 2012, the company offers a self-guided API for clients to submit their written content, which is then narrated using suitable voice talent. SpokenLayer is recognized as a leading provider of voice content for virtual assistants and connected devices, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. In addition to transforming written stories into audio, the company also produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences, helping advertisers and brands engage audiences through smart speakers. The company is supported by several notable investors, including Beasley Media Group and Guardian Media Group Ventures.

Decoded

Series A in 2013
Decoded is the world’s leading Tech Educator. We support leadership teams with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to digitally transform their organisation. Our Leadership products are designed to rapidly decode the most complex and transformative technologies. Our Digital Transformation Programmes are designed to integrate a Lean approach to adopting and using technology across an entire organisation. We have delivered Leadership and Digital Transformation Programmes with the world’s largest organisations, in the process teaching over 100,000 people across 85 cities. Our suite of products are delivered both in-person and online. Our first publicly available digital product is Hacksy - a personal cyber security assistant - which we believe is the most valuable product any organisation or individual can buy. Specialities Innovation, Code, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Chat Bots, Storytelling, Cyber Security. Headquarters London, NYC, Sydney, Amsterdam

Alloptic

Venture Round in 2001
Alloptic specializes in passive optical networking (PON) and RF over glass (RFoG) solutions, delivering high-speed access equipment that adheres to industry standards. The company offers a comprehensive suite of both central office and customer premise equipment, facilitating simplified deployment for Fiber-to-the-Business and Fiber-to-the-Home applications. Utilizing a Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) architecture, Alloptic avoids the use of active components in the field, ensuring efficiency and reliability. In addition to its equipment, Alloptic provides a range of services including network design, assessment, engineering, managed deployment, project management, and digital broadband integration.
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