And here they are - the creative, driven entrepreneurs who've joined forces with Earlybird to turn their business vision into reality.

Some are still on the journey; others have successfully crossed the finish line. Either way, they have fascinating stories to tell.

In the profiles below, you'll find personal anecdotes from some of the extraordinary people we've worked with, and learn more about the businesses they've built with our support.

In some cases, we've even done repeat business with entrepreneurs who've returned to us when embarking on a successive venture - decisions that have proven to be rewarding, both for us and for them.