Our approach

Our approach is about much more than money. As well as capital, we invest large amounts of time in getting to understand each business, to make certain it has the strongest possible advantage.

Experience has shown that high-calibre, suitably qualified mentors, sometimes as non-executive directors, can add great value, offering practical help and experience, the latter essential in challenging times.

Investments are financed from funds under our management. We also have a number of close working relationships with funding partners with whom we increasingly share both deal flow and investment opportunities.

We enjoy the challenge of building unique businesses – companies that have the “What if?” vision to solve problems, add something special and make a difference.

Investment stories

A juicier investment

Rising Stars investee, Provexis plc, has announced the launch of the new Sirco® pure juice brand, containing its Fruitflow® anti-thrombotic technology. Merseyside-based Provexis plc discovers, develops and licenses scientifically-proven functional food, medical food and dietary supplement technologies. With a further £100,000 grant to support further R&D, the future is looking very healthy... more >

 

Let's introduce

Dawn Haworth

Dawn Haworth, Fund Administrator, is an avid supported of Burnley FC, or 'The Clarets', as they are widely and affectionately known. Based on some recent on-the-pitch performances, some wags in the office have unkindly suggested that some players may have been consuming a little too much claret. We couldn't possibly comment!