London-based Starvest plc is a venture capital firm specialized in growth capital, mid-stage investments, seed/startups, small company new issues, and pre-initial public offering opportunities. The firm invests in alternative investment market (AIM) companies primarily engaged in the natural resources sector, including minerals and precious metals exploration, with possible expansion into agriculture and fertilizers. Starvest plc seeks to invest between £0.02 million and £0.3 million in its portfolio companies and can invest more in some cases. However, the firm does not participate in the management of the investee companies, though its directors hold positions on the boards of other investee companies. Founded in 2000, Starvest plc is strictly based in the UK.