Mercia Ventures

Grid Edge Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software aimed at optimizing energy management for commercial and public buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company offers cloud-based solutions that utilize predictive machine learning and data analytics to manage energy loads effectively. By integrating with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge's technology helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while transforming on-site energy resources into revenue-generating assets. The company's innovative approach enables building owners to become proactive participants in the energy system, enhancing overall energy efficiency and sustainability.

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

Promethean Particles Ltd. specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing inorganic nanoparticle dispersions tailored to customer specifications. Established in 2007 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company employs continuous hydrothermal synthesis to produce high-quality nanoparticles for various industrial applications. Promethean serves multiple sectors, including electronics, healthcare, green energy, and nanocomposites, providing solutions such as printed electronics, catalysts, and metal organic frameworks. Additionally, the company offers feasibility studies to create customized solutions that meet specific client needs. Promethean's advanced multi-ton scale manufacturing plant allows for the production of over 1,000 tons of nanoparticles annually, underscoring its capability to deliver flexible and innovative nanotechnology solutions.

CorrosionRADAR Ltd specializes in developing advanced corrosion monitoring systems utilizing innovative sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company serves various industries, including oil and gas, power and utilities, industrial manufacturing, and civil infrastructure. Its solutions are particularly valuable for refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, power plants, storage tanks, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, and tunnels. By leveraging patent-pending distributed sensing technology and advanced analytics, CorrosionRADAR enables predictive corrosion management, allowing clients to implement safe and cost-effective maintenance and inspection programs, even in challenging environments.

ULEMCo Limited is a company based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, that focuses on retrofitting hydrogen hybrid combustion technology for commercial vehicles. Established in 2014, ULEMCo specializes in converting diesel transit vans and other heavy-duty vehicles to operate on a hydrogen-diesel mix, thereby promoting a transition to cleaner fuel alternatives. The company also conducts research and development aimed at creating zero-emission hydrogen engines and fuel cell vehicles, which include specialized applications such as ambulances, fire engines, and refuse trucks. By advancing hydrogen technology, ULEMCo aims to support the automobile industry in reducing air pollution and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Risk Ledger Ltd. is a company based in Harrow, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a scalable security assurance platform aimed at enhancing the security of the global supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2017, the platform allows clients to input their supplier security policies and compare them against the security maturity of their vendors. This process is facilitated through a unique model that enables vendors of all sizes to easily respond to risk assurance assessments. By leveraging a dynamic controls framework and live assessment data within supplier-owned profiles, Risk Ledger helps organizations identify security requirements, remediate vulnerabilities, and strengthen their overall security defenses across the supply chain.