What does Chris McCourt invest in?

Chris McCourt invests in Sector Agnostic.

Where did Chris McCourt go to school?

Chris McCourt studied at ICAEW (FCA, Chartered Accountant); ICAEW (CF, Diploma in Corporate Finance); ICAEW (ACA, Chartered Accountant).

Chris McCourt

Investor

Investment Director, North East Venture Fund at Mercia Ventures · Investment Director at NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance

North East England (Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear)

About

Chris McCourt joined Mercia in 2023 as Investment Director for the North East Venture Fund, focusing on early-stage and technology investments across Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear. A Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 20 years of experience, he has advised shareholders and directors on growth, fundraising, acquisitions, and business sales. His prior roles include working at PwC in Newcastle and London, serving as Chief Operating Officer at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, and spending eight years as a Corporate Finance Partner at regional accountancy practices.

Invests in

Sector Agnostic

Experience

Mercia Asset Management PLCInvestorcurrent2023 — presentNewcastle upon Tyne
NCGIndependent Governorcurrent2020 — presentNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Armstrong WatsonCorporate Finance Partner and Office Lead Partner2019 — 2022North East and Cumbria
TAIT WALKER LLPCorporate Finance Associate Partner2014 — 2019
North East Chamber of Commerce (Training) LimitedNon Executive Director2014 — 2016Durham, United Kingdom
North East Chamber of CommerceChief Operating Officer2012 — 2014Durham, United Kingdom
BTG Corporate FinanceAssistant Director2007 — 2012Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
HSBCSenior Business Auditor2006 — 2007London, United Kingdom
PricewaterhouseCoopersManager2000 — 2006London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

M&A1Early Stage Investment1Value CreationNorth EastGrowthFurther EducationCorporate Finance41Transaction ServicesDue Diligence12Private Equity21Venture Capital11Financial Analysis7

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Strategic Financial PlanningBoard LevelFundingFinanceIPOTransaction ProcessingRestructuringStrategyInvestmentsAcquisitionsMergers & Acquisitions

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Colleagues at Mercia Ventures

Abbie Talbot

Investment Manager - Frontier Development Capital at Mercia Ventures

Adam Fearnley

Investment Director (SME) - Frontier Development Capital at Mercia Ventures

Adam Lovell

Investment Director at Mercia Ventures

Adam Watts

Investment Manager at Mercia Ventures

Alex Cox

Finance Business Partner at Mercia Ventures

Alex Gwyther

Investment Director at Mercia Ventures

Alice Grieve

Compliance Manager at Mercia Ventures

Alison Dwyer

Head of Marketing & Communications at Mercia Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris McCourt?: Chris McCourt joined Mercia in 2023 as Investment Director for the North East Venture Fund, focusing on early-stage and technology investments across Durham, Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear. A Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 20 years of experience, he has advised shareholders and directors on growth, fundraising, acquisitions, and business sales. His prior roles include working at PwC in Newcastle and London, serving as Chief Operating Officer at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, and spending eight years as a Corporate Finance Partner at regional accountancy practices.
Where does Chris McCourt work?: Chris McCourt is Investment Director, North East Venture Fund at Mercia Ventures.
What does Chris McCourt invest in?: Chris McCourt invests in Sector Agnostic.
Where did Chris McCourt go to school?: Chris McCourt studied at ICAEW (FCA, Chartered Accountant); ICAEW (CF, Diploma in Corporate Finance); ICAEW (ACA, Chartered Accountant).

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