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Tozaro secures £6m in funding led by Mercia Ventures to cut gene therapy manufacturing costs with Smart Polymer technology
Tozaro develops “Smart Polymer” technology designed to reduce the cost of manufacturing viral vectors used in cell and gene therapies. By combining molecular modelling and machine learning, its platform aims to improve production yields and quality to help make advanced treatments more accessible to patients.
NuVision Biotherapies unlocks £4.8m in funding led by Mercia Ventures to speed up the healing of eye conditions
NuVision Biotherapies develops ophthalmic products based on amniotic membrane tissue. Its treatments are used to support healing after eye surgery and manage chronic eye conditions.
Shield Space unlocks £2m in funding led by Mercia Ventures to protect satellites from signal jamming or attack
Shield Space develops autonomous satellite guidance software that enables spacecraft to identify threats and manoeuvre in orbit without ground control, helping protect critical space infrastructure from jamming, debris and hostile interference.
Gutology secures £1.8m in funding from Mercia Ventures and Active Partners for its gut-friendly toothpaste
Gutology develops oral care products designed to support the mouth and gut microbiome, offering toothpaste and related products that avoid harsh ingredients while focusing on balance, performance and daily health.
Ben announces their £21m Series B led by Mercia Ventures to fix employee benefits for global enterprises
Ben provides a platform that helps global employers manage employee benefits in one place, automating administration and giving teams real-time visibility across benefits, costs and employee usage in multiple countries.
OceanSaver secures £1.9m funding from Mercia Ventures to expand eco-friendly cleaning product range
OceanSaver formulates plastic-free household cleaning products designed to perform like conventional brands while reducing chemical pollution and packaging waste, supplying major retailers with more sustainable everyday alternatives.
Uniphy raises £3m follow-on funding from Mercia Ventures to scale smart surfaces that replace car dashboard controls
Uniphy makes smart surfaces that embed tactile controls into 3D panels, offering an alternative to touchscreens for vehicles and appliances that improves usability and reduces driver distraction.
The HR Guru secures £100k loan from Mercia Debt to launch digital employee handbook platform
The HR Guru is launching a digital employee handbook platform that centralises company policies, automates updates for legal changes and simplifies onboarding for small and mid-sized businesses.
Tessaract raises £4.6m in funding led by Mercia Ventures to modernise law firm day-to-day operations
Tessaract provides cloud-based operations software for law firms, unifying case management, billing, finance and compliance to replace manual processes with a single integrated system.
Sitehop lands £7.5m in new funding led by Northern Gritstone to advance encryption for quantum cyber threats
Sitehop develops hardware-based encryption systems that protect data at ultra-low latency, enabling networks to remain secure against future quantum cyber threats without sacrificing performance or efficiency.
HTMS secures £1.3m led by Maven Capital Partners and Mercia Ventures to scale production of heat-resistant supermaterials
HTMS develops advanced ceramic matrix composite materials that withstand extreme heat, enabling lighter and more durable components for applications such as electric vehicle battery casings and automotive systems.
Forge Genetics raises £2m from Mercia Ventures for gene-editing tool offering safer alternative to CRISPR
Forge Genetics develops a precision gene-editing tool that offers a targeted alternative to CRISPR, enabling safer and more efficient modification of bacterial, human and animal cells.
Synthesized raises £15m Series A led by Redalpine to automate the most difficult parts of testing with agentic AI
Synthesized provides agentic AI infrastructure for software testing, automating the creation of realistic, compliant test data and environments so regulated organisations can test and release software faster and more safely.
Lab Thread raises £750k in funding from Mercia Ventures to launch all-in-one lab data management platform
Lab Thread is building an all-in-one laboratory data management platform that combines experiment recording, sample tracking and project management, helping research teams replace fragmented tools and paper-based workflows.
AssetCool raises £10m Series A led by Energy Impact Partners to scale robotic grid upgrade technology globally
AssetCool develops robotic systems that apply advanced coatings to power lines, increasing grid capacity without replacing existing infrastructure.
Laverock Therapeutics raises over £20m in expanded seed round led by Calculus Capital to advance gene control therapies
Laverock Therapeutics is developing programmable gene control technologies that enable advanced therapies to respond dynamically to disease, improving precision, safety and effectiveness in cell-based treatments.
Enate lands funding from Scottish Equity Partners to scale process orchestration software for global service providers
Enate provides process orchestration software that helps large service organisations manage complex operations by connecting people, systems and workflows in a single operational platform.
Candid Hospitality secures £785k in funding from Mercia and Haatch to reinvent hospitality recruitment
Candid Hospitality runs an anonymous recruitment platform that matches hospitality workers and employers based on skills and values rather than CVs, aiming to reduce bias and improve long term hiring outcomes.
Melius CyberSafe raises £250k follow-on from Mercia Ventures to expand SME cybersecurity platform
Melius CyberSafe offers an automated cybersecurity platform for SMEs that monitors networks, simulates attacks and supports compliance with recognised security standards.
SCI Semiconductor lands £2.5m in funding led by Mercia Ventures to build memory safe chips for cybersecurity
SCI Semiconductor is developing memory-safe computer chips that enforce secure access at hardware level, reducing cyber vulnerabilities caused by traditional software memory errors in critical systems.
Envoke raises £1m seed extension from Mercia to expand virtual training platform for lab staff
Envoke builds virtual training software for laboratory equipment, allowing staff to learn, practise and troubleshoot using realistic digital simulations and remote support tools.
Mindset AI secures £4.3m led by Edge VC and Pembroke to expand embedded AI agents for SaaS
Mindset AI enables SaaS companies to embed conversational AI agents into their products, turning proprietary content into interactive features without building AI infrastructure internally.
Equiwatt raises £700k follow-on funding from Mercia Ventures to expand energy-saving platform
Equiwatt develops energy management software that rewards households for reducing electricity use during peak demand, helping balance the grid and lower carbon emissions.
Aelius Biotech raises £750k from Mercia Ventures to expand lab-grown digestion model internationally
Aelius Biotech runs a laboratory based digestion model that simulates how substances are absorbed by the human gut, helping food and pharmaceutical companies test products without animal trials.
Grid Edge lands £2.8m led by Mercia Ventures to scale AI platform cutting energy costs and carbon emissions
Grid Edge builds AI software that analyses energy data from commercial buildings, helping owners and facilities teams reduce costs and emissions by optimising performance across meters, sensors and management systems.
Eventum Orthopaedics secures £3.8m from Mercia Ventures to expand rollout of knee replacement device
Eventum Orthopaedics develops surgical devices that give surgeons real-time data during joint replacement procedures, starting with a knee replacement tool designed to improve positioning accuracy and patient outcomes.
ImmuONE raises £600k follow-on from investors to expand 3D lung model as an alternative to animal testing
ImmuONE provides a 3D human lung laboratory model that replaces animal testing, allowing companies to assess respiratory safety, inflammation and long-term effects of chemicals, drugs and consumer products more reliably.
75Media raises seven-figure investment from Mercia Ventures to drive AI-led expansion in outdoor advertising
75Media operates a large network of classic and digital roadside billboards supported by AI driven planning and booking tools that make outdoor advertising more accessible to brands.
Napo raises £12m Series B led by Mercia Ventures to expand its modern pet insurance offering
Napo offers a digital-first pet insurance platform that combines lifetime cover, preventative care and behavioural support, using automation to streamline claims and improve the customer experience.
OneUp Sales raises £1.5m from Mercia and Midlands Engine Investment Fund to expand its sales performance management platform
OneUp Sales offers a gamified sales performance management platform that helps managers track activity, motivate teams and improve results through automated competitions, insights and performance visualisation.
Applied Monitoring secures £500k from Mercia Ventures for its non-invasive blood testing technology
Applied Monitoring develops non-invasive sensor technology that measures blood lactate levels continuously, supporting athletic training and early detection of clinical deterioration.
Shopblocks raises £2m from Mercia Ventures and rebrands to Symphony Commerce for its digital commerce solutions
Symphony Commerce offers a B2B ecommerce platform for wholesalers and manufacturers, enabling complex pricing, personalised catalogues and ERP integrations to help enterprises manage large customer bases and modernise digital sales operations.
TalentMapper raises £2m from Mercia Ventures and Haatch to help companies tackle the skills challenge
TalentMapper offers workforce skills software that helps large organisations identify, develop and deploy internal talent, giving employees clearer career pathways while reducing reliance on external recruitment.
TRIBE secures £2.4m investment led by Mercia Ventures to fuel growth of natural energy snacks
TRIBE produces natural energy snacks made from plant-based ingredients, supplying supermarkets with vegan products designed to support endurance and everyday activity without artificial additives or refined sugars.
Netacea raises a further £4m from Mercia Ventures to step up battle against the bots
Netacea builds cybersecurity software that detects and prevents automated bot attacks, protecting online businesses from fraud by analysing intent and behaviour across the full attack lifecycle.
Newcells raises further £1.2m funding for laboratory models that speed up drug development
Newcells develops advanced human tissue models that replace animal testing in drug development, helping pharmaceutical companies predict safety and efficacy more accurately before clinical trials.
Little Journey raises £6m Series A led by Par Equity to redefine the way the world delivers paediatric care
Little Journey provides personalised psychological preparation and support for children undergoing medical procedures, helping families and healthcare providers improve experiences, adherence and clinical outcomes.
Salesfire raises £3m in further funding from Mercia to help e-commerce stores boost sales
Salesfire provides e-commerce personalisation software that analyses visitor behaviour to improve conversion, guide shoppers through purchase journeys and re-engage customers without relying on cookies.
Radical Forge raises £2.6m NPIF II funding from Mercia to hire more staff and take on larger contracts
Radical Forge is a games development studio that collaborates on and builds console and PC titles, combining technical expertise with creative production to deliver physics-driven and multiplayer experiences.
Scalpel AI raises £3.8m led by Mercia Ventures to transform surgical logistics
Scalpel AI uses computer vision to track surgical instruments across supply chains, creating digital twins that reduce errors, delays and safety risks in operating theatres.
Semble closes £11.5m Series B round for "connected healthcare" system
Semble provides an integrated clinical system that automates healthcare administration and connects with third-party services, helping providers reduce paperwork and focus more on patient care.
CultureAI raises £8m to help businesses manage human cyber risk
CultureAI helps organisations manage human cyber risk by identifying unsafe behaviour and automatically prompting fixes, aiming to reduce breaches caused by everyday employee actions.
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