{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b0fd1107b67904376d520f7/64dcabff22317600109145fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Investing in the UK’s regional technology companies with Mercia Asset Management","description":"<p><br></p><p>The UK Investor Magazine Podcast was thrilled to welcome Dr Mark Payton, CEO of Mercia Asset Management, for a deep-dive into Mercia’s investment strategy and recent developments at the manager.</p><p><br></p><p>AIM-listed Merica invests in regional UK companies with a focus on life sciences, creative industries and technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Mercia started life with a £4m investment pool in 2007 which has grown to £1.4bn assets under management with investments in venture capital, private equity and debt.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark explains the attractions of investing in the UK’s regional companies and the attributes of companies operating outside of London offer investors.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore a number of Mercia’s portfolio companies and pay particular attention to the UK’s gaming sector.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mercia.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more on the Mercia website here.</a></p>","author_name":"UK Investor Magazine"}