"EV helped us with so much more than money. For example their contacts and experience helped us to build a high quality team of people to take the business to the next level"

"Through thick and thin, I found Rising Stars a thoroughly supportive investor"

"RisingStars really understand the issues with dealing with spin-outs from academic institutions"

"A start-up business has to move up through the gears quickly to make the most of opportunities. The Enterprise Ventures team impressed us with their straightforward style. A minimum of process enabled the investment to be completed quickly, and significant business value has been added post-investment, helping us move the business quickly to the next stage."

"RisingStars have contributed from the genesis of the idea to helping raise further finance, and building the team we needed"

"Without RisingStars Plant Impact plc would not have had the resources develop its products to the point where it has been able to attract attention of major agchemical manufacturers and distributors"

"RisingStars helped put together a package of funding that matched the needs of the business in a way no other investor was able to match"

"Nutren would not have moved forward and made the progress it has without the help and advice of the RisingStars team"

"Apart from RSGF's commitment to the finance, we have found the team provide invaluable rounded advice, sensible and stimulating debate, all of which has aided us in refining and developing our strategy to ensure stronger growth and higher future values"

"Our business has developed at tremendous speed and to keep pace with the commercial opportunities available we needed the extra bandwidth that professional investors provide. With RSGF we have found a partner that not only provides financial support, but also shares the vision of our long term management goals and one willing to be constructive in helping us achieve them"