Startup stories: a panel & networking event with Mercia Ventures
Join us for an afternoon in Birmingham filled with startup insights, innovation, and networking at Startup Stories, hosted by Mercia Ventures & SeedLegals. This exclusive in-person event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to hear firsthand from two exceptional founders who have navigated the highs and lows of scaling a startup.
📅 Date & Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Foundry, 6 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB
Our panel will feature two visionary leaders who have built and scaled successful startups in vastly different industries:
🔹 Paul McCorquodale, CEO of Grid Edge – A people-focused leader harnessing data to drive energy optimisation and carbon reduction in commercial buildings. Paul has worked across telecoms, eCommerce, energy, and the built environment, leading both startups and FTSE 100 companies through digital transformation.
🔹 Derry Holt, Co-founder & CEO of OneUp Sales – A former games programmer turned tech entrepreneur, Derry has grown OneUp Sales from a two-person startup to a global sales performance platform serving 350 clients. Alongside his CEO role, he’s also a video game commentator with a passion for competition and storytelling.
Free to attend, but spaces are limited—register now!
Hosted by
SeedLegals is a leading platform for startup legals, funding, option schemes, SEIS/EIS, and more. To date, over £2 billion has been raised on SeedLegals. We make entrepreneurship more accessible with tools, expert guidance, and a vibrant community for founders and investors. Keen to chat? Speak to our team here.
Mercia Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm that invests between £1 million and £10 million in companies nationwide. They partner with founders to provide capital and support, leveraging their extensive networks and expertise to help businesses scale.
Pizzas, tea, coffees & soft drinks are on us!