Water Star Mercury Fund

Mercury Fund operates as an early-stage venture capital firm, leading Seed and Series A rounds for capital-efficient startups. It invests in disruptive innovations leveraging AI, blockchain, and frontier technologies across sectors like fintech, energy, and healthcare. The firm's strategy builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in overlooked regions, notably Middle America, cultivating diverse talent and market opportunities.

Blair Garrou co-founded the firm, becoming Managing Partner in 2005; Aziz Gilani and Adrian Fortino later joined as partners. Their insight recognized a significant capital imbalance in "fly-over" states during the mid-2000s. This positioned Mercury as a pioneer, committed to backing underrepresented entrepreneurs and fostering innovation beyond established coastal hubs.

Mercury Fund connects promising startups with crucial early-stage capital, serving founders and investors. Its vision is to be a premier venture capital platform, driving exceptional outcomes for portfolio companies and limited partners. The firm actively identifies and supports underrepresented founders and market opportunities, strengthening entrepreneurial communities and fueling innovation in diverse new centers.