Lee Lindley

Life Sciences & DeepTech Venture Investor at Mercia Ventures

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2021
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Board Observer
Aug 2021
Pure co-founders and childhood friends Mat and Dan set out with an ambition to create the healthiest, convenience pet food on the market. Since then it’s been our mission to inspire a healthier world for pets. All our food is made in own human grade food facility in Yorkshire, using only the very best fresh and raw ingredients, which are gently air-dried to lock in their goodness. Owners simply add water to create a healthy, natural meal for your dog. Made with the same quality ingredients youd find in your own food, containing no grains, meat derivatives or any other nasties. We’ve had thousands of success stories that mention such improvements as glossier coats, happier tummies and emptier bowls.
late stagePet Services
Board Observer
Jul 2021
Medovate is a dynamic medical innovation development company dedicated to bringing novel medical technologies, created within the NHS, to market to improve patient care. Backed by investment capital from NVM Private Equity and a private US investor, Medovate is the first company dedicated to the development and commercialisation of innovative medical technologies from within the NHS. By providing funding at a crucial point in development, Medovate will ensure that medtech innovations with high potential identified within the NHS are supported through the clinical trial and regulatory approval phases so that they become products that are ready for market as quickly as possible.
Board Observer
Feb 2021
Founded in 2015, Tutorful is an online education company helping parents and students of all ages across the UK and ROI find their perfect online tutor. Our students have competed over 1.5 million hours of tutoring, so whether youre seeking help in Maths or Mandarin, Accounting or Art, we can help! How are we different? Excellent tutors: All our tutors are rigorously vetted before theyre allowed to join our team. But we dont stop there! Because every lesson is booked and paid for on our site, we can see which tutors students keep booking with and use this, along with their personal reviews, to make sure that only the best tutors work with us! Ease of use: Finding a tutor and booking a lesson is as simple as ordering a cup of coffee. Top-class service: More than just a website, we work with our tutors to create a tailored learning plan for everyone who books through our site. We think technology has the potential to radically improve the way people go about finding a tutor - were just getting started!
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2023
Investment Manager - Mercia Ventures
Apr 2023
Mercia is a proactive, specialist asset manager focused on supporting regional businesses to achieve their growth aspirations.
2021
Board Observer
Aug 2021
Pure co-founders and childhood friends Mat and Dan set out with an ambition to create the healthiest, convenience pet food on the market. Since then it’s been our mission to inspire a healthier world for pets. All our food is made in own human grade food facility in Yorkshire, using only the very best fresh and raw ingredients, which are gently air-dried to lock in their goodness. Owners simply add water to create a healthy, natural meal for your dog. Made with the same quality ingredients youd find in your own food, containing no grains, meat derivatives or any other nasties. We’ve had thousands of success stories that mention such improvements as glossier coats, happier tummies and emptier bowls.
late stagePet Services
Board Observer
Jul 2021
Medovate is a dynamic medical innovation development company dedicated to bringing novel medical technologies, created within the NHS, to market to improve patient care. Backed by investment capital from NVM Private Equity and a private US investor, Medovate is the first company dedicated to the development and commercialisation of innovative medical technologies from within the NHS. By providing funding at a crucial point in development, Medovate will ensure that medtech innovations with high potential identified within the NHS are supported through the clinical trial and regulatory approval phases so that they become products that are ready for market as quickly as possible.
Board Observer
Feb 2021
Founded in 2015, Tutorful is an online education company helping parents and students of all ages across the UK and ROI find their perfect online tutor. Our students have competed over 1.5 million hours of tutoring, so whether youre seeking help in Maths or Mandarin, Accounting or Art, we can help! How are we different? Excellent tutors: All our tutors are rigorously vetted before theyre allowed to join our team. But we dont stop there! Because every lesson is booked and paid for on our site, we can see which tutors students keep booking with and use this, along with their personal reviews, to make sure that only the best tutors work with us! Ease of use: Finding a tutor and booking a lesson is as simple as ordering a cup of coffee. Top-class service: More than just a website, we work with our tutors to create a tailored learning plan for everyone who books through our site. We think technology has the potential to radically improve the way people go about finding a tutor - were just getting started!
Board Observer
Feb 2021
Bolder living through indoor climbing. That’s The Climbing Hangar mission. We’re a chain of UK climbing gyms dedicated to making indoor bouldering accessible, fun, and transformative for everyone—from first-time climbers to lifelong crushers. Our mission? To inspire bolder living by breaking down barriers to the sport and building a vibrant, inclusive community. The Climbing Hangar started life in a Liverpool warehouse in 2011. Since then we’ve grown to become a national business with 9 sites, 165 employees and over 16,000 climbers coming through the doors every month (10,000 of whom are Hangar members). We are passionate about climbing. But more importantly we’re passionate about the impact that a social, challenging, supportive, progressive and fun activity can have on people’s lives, regardless of ability, age or fitness. Everything about the Hangar experience is designed to be easy to access, inclusive and friendly so you feel right at home, right away. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a corporate team seeking unique bonding experiences, or a school group inspiring the next generation, we’ve got you covered. We’re also a passionate employer, offering dynamic roles for those who love climbing, creativity, and community. Join us, partner with us for team-building or wellness programs, or climb with us at one of our gyms. No Hangar nearby? Stay tuned, we frequently open new gyms to bring our brand of climbing, café and community to more people than ever before. #ClimbingCommunity #BolderLiving #TeamBuilding
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