london based VENTURE CAPITAL FUND
Mercuri
We lead pre-seed and seed stage funding rounds for UK companies at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology sectors
We are actively deploying our second fund
In 2017, Alan Hudson founded Mercuri (formerly GMG Ventures) in London’s vibrant technology and innovation hub, Kings Cross
Mercuri is an early-stage venture capital fund that leads pre-seed and seed funding rounds for UK companies at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology. The firm is dedicated to backing outstanding entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of developing tech-driven products designed for the new age of enterprise and the digital lifestyle of the consumer
our founding story
Mercuri’s first fund was £42m and was anchored by The Scott Trust as a limited partner, which among other assets owns the Guardian Media Group
Mercuri launched its second fund of £50m in May 2023, with the British Business Bank as its cornerstone investor. Other blue chip institutions (including The Scott Trust), strategics and angels are limited partners in the fund
The name Mercuri was inspired by the Roman God of commerce and communication. We chose this due to our sector focus on technology that disrupts media, this may include businesses that revolutionise communication and engagement
