GMG Ventures
Corporate VCLondon Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Mercuri invests at the intersection of media, entertainment and AI, backing UK founders at pre-seed and seed stage. Its focus spans generative AI, agentic AI, voice AI, creator economy platforms, gaming, XR, next-generation advertising and AI inference compute, across what it calls the content and data value chain. As a first-cheque, lead investor, the firm takes an engaged approach, frequently taking board seats and working actively with founders from pre-seed through to exit. Beyond capital it supports hiring, follow-on fundraising and strategic introductions through its network of VCs, strategics and media industry leaders. Mercuri is a certified B Corp and FCA-authorised firm.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 9 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ6Cloud Computing Γ2Cybersecurity Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Marketing Tech Γ2Media & Entertainment Γ2AdTech Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA Million Ads builds AMA Studio, a dynamic creative ad publishing platform that generates and manages large volumes of customized, data-driven audio ads and serves them through existing ad-tech platforms.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Chatterbox is an online corporate language training platform that combines AI-powered self-study with live coaching from native-speaking professionals for business professionals in global teams.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Fluidstack develops infrastructure for AI by rapidly deploying compute capacity, enabling delivery of gigawatts of computing power in six months compared to industry standards of 18-24 months, with focus on data center acquisition, design, operation, and supporting major AI infrastructure projects.
AI & Machine LearningCloud Computing
CΓ©sar Maklary(Founder)Gary Wu(Founder & CEO)in
Hugging Face is a collaboration platform that hosts and provides access to machine learning models, datasets, and applications.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsBrooklyn, US
Julien Chaumond(Executive Officer, Director)Clement Delange(Executive Officer, Director)
Resemble develops generative voice models and synthetic speech technology, alongside deepfake detection capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment
Zohaib Ahmed(Co-founder)Saqib Muhammad(Co-founder)
Seated is a customer acquisition platform for restaurants that fills empty seats and drives foot traffic without requiring new technology or staff training, generating revenue through introducing diners to restaurants for dining, takeout, and private events.
MarketplacesRetail Tech
AI platform turning information into actionable knowledge on competition, regulation and reputation.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHugging Face Β· fintech.global Β· Jul 17, 2026
Signal Β· thebridge.jp Β· Jul 17, 2026
Resemble AI Β· latimes.com Β· Feb 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GMG Ventures invest at?
- GMG Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is GMG Ventures's typical check size?
- GMG Ventures typically writes checks of $650K β $1.3M.
- What sectors does GMG Ventures focus on?
- GMG Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is GMG Ventures located?
- GMG Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does GMG Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, GMG Ventures leads investment rounds.
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Mercuri is an early-stage venture capital fund and first-cheque investor leading pre-seed and seed rounds for UK media technology and AI companies. Originally founded as GMG Ventures, it backs founders building at the intersection of media, entertainment and AI.