Engaged investor

UK media technology founders supported by an engaged venture capital investor — pre-seed and seed stage investment, board seats and hands-on support | Mercuri VC

We are committed to building long-term partnerships with UK media technology founders, going beyond capital to provide meaningful support. Through our Five Pillar Framework, we focus on the key areas that make the biggest difference — offering strategic guidance, industry connections, hiring support and hands-on expertise to help pre-seed and seed stage companies scale and succeed.

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people

We support our founders in building and scaling high-performing teams. Leveraging our network of industry leaders, operators and specialists across media, technology and AI, we help identify and attract top talent, connect founders with experienced advisors and develop leadership teams for growth

Strategy and product support for pre-seed and seed media technology startups — engaged investor | Mercuri VC

strategy & product

Our experience and connections provide portfolio companies with deep media technology sector expertise and invaluable industry access. We help founders refine their positioning, navigate AI and media market trends, and accelerate product development — ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape

Corporate development and C-suite introductions for media technology portfolio companies — Mercuri VC London

responsible technology

We help our portfolio companies set up for long-term success by supporting them in establishing robust data policies, implementing safe and transparent AI practices, and fostering best-in-class workplace standards that promote responsible growth and resilience.

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corporate development

We have C-suite relationships with 100+ corporates — 50% in media and 50% across technology, consumer brands, sports and retail. In 2024 we facilitated 200+ corporate introductions for our portfolio, resulting in commercial pilots, trials and contracts

Responsible AI and technology governance support for media technology portfolio companies — Mercuri VC London

further investment

We help our founders secure the right investors for their next funding rounds through our global network of VCs, strategics and family offices. From targeted introductions to fundraising strategy, we ensure they find the best-fit partners for long-term success — from pre-seed and seed through to Series A and beyond

Testimonials

David Benigson (Co-founder & CEO, Signal AI)

mercuri has opened up an incredible network to the company, and supported the business in a truly open, transparent and constructive manner. the client introductions have been transformative

Devran Karaca (Co-founder & CEO, Kyra)

“mercuri has surpassed our expectations. they’ve helped us generate millions in revenue through client introductions and bring a deep understanding of how media, entertainment and technology intersect. Their guidance has been invaluable across so many aspects of our growth.”

Marc Warner, (Co-founder & CEO, Faculty AI)

“The fund’s technical knowledge and understanding of what Faculty is building is really exciting and is rare to see in investors.

Kathryn Parsons (Co-founder & CEO, Decoded)

The team has been hugely helpful with our strategy, providing cutting edge sector insights around data and AI.

PARTNERSHIPS

UKRI - Innovate UK — government innovation agency partner of Mercuri VC pre-seed and seed media technology fund
Founders Factory — venture studio partner of Mercuri VC pre-seed and seed media technology fund
Investing in Women Code — Mercuri VC signatory, pre-seed and seed media technology venture capital London
Reframe Venture — Mercuri VC co-founder, responsible investment in media technology and AI
B Corp certified — Mercuri VC pre-seed and seed media technology venture capital fund London
BVCA British Venture Capital Association member — Mercuri VC media technology fund London
Nvidia — strategic partner of Mercuri VC media technology venture capital fund London