NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance
Government fundInactiveNewcastle upon Tyne · Pre-Seed–Growth · 33 people tracked
This fund appears to be inactive.
It is unlikely to be making new investments — this profile is kept for reference and historical accuracy.
Investment thesis
The fund focuses on providing equity finance to innovative and fast-growth businesses across all stages of their growth cycle, from start-up to scale-up, in the Yorkshire & Humber and Tees Valley regions. It addresses the disparity in equity investment between the North of England and London/South East by supporting equity deals and helping to develop a vibrant, sustainable venture capital community in the North. Equity is positioned as suitable for companies seeking to grow faster than debt financing could support.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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Pivigo runs a project-based data science and AI programme that matches businesses with vetted data specialists through flexible project contracts and mentor support.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of Work
Co-investorsAngel AcademeMerian VenturesQVenturesCraigie CapitalLondon Co-Investment Fund
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance invest at?
- NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance focus on?
- NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance focuses on Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance located?
- NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB.
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