Development Bank of Wales

£1bn invested. 53000+ jobs supported. £665m private co-finance unlocked. That’s what it looks like when we put Wales’s potential at the heart of our decision-making, and back sustainable, effective finance that delivers for people, businesses and communities.

Through Angels Invest Wales, we give Welsh businesses seeking private investment the opportunity to showcase their investment proposition to a network of experienced angel investors, helping turn ambition into long‑term growth. Click below to find out more about the largest angel network in Wales: ow.ly/4eZ750YvmKz #AngelsInvestWales #AngelInvesting #WelshBusiness #EarlyStageInvestment

Bridgend’s Holbrook Customs is set to scale with a £300,000 investment from us. The funding will boost production, grow the team & increase in‑house capability as demand for high‑quality campervan conversions rises. Read more about our investment into Holbrook Customs here: ow.ly/Y7xw50YvLTw

Looking for clear, practical guidance that can make a real difference? Our Learning Hub brings together practical guides, insights, & tools to support founders and business owners at every stage. It’s a place to dip into when you need answers, reassurance, or a clearer sense of your next steps. Explore here: ow.ly/TrAN50YuLFr

We’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 for the second year running & achieved the top spot for large companies in the financial services and insurance sector. 89% of us say it’s a great place to work & 95% highlight our community impact & care for colleagues. Read the full story here: ow.ly/2Wkh50YuHtu

Welsh Government’s new Sustainable Agriculture Loan Scheme will offer patient, low‑interest finance to support the transition to more sustainable farming in Wales, find out more:

For many early stage tech businesses in Wales, securing investment is only one part of a much more complex journey. Investment is most effective when it’s paired with patience and understanding of the challenges founders face at the earliest stages of innovation. A strong example of this is MeOmics Precision Medicine, a Cardiff based medtech business operating at the frontier of AI enabled psychiatric drug discovery. Founded in 2021, MeOmics is addressing a longstanding issue in mental health: treatments built on data that doesn’t represent real patients. For founders preparing for investment, many of the lessons from journeys like this are captured in our Founders’ Playbook. Explore here: ow.ly/fSGy50YsMG0 #Medtech #DevBankHelped #FoundersPlaybook @cardiffcouncil . @cardiffuni

This morning, our Wales Investment Director, Rhian Elston, is taking part in Robert Half’s International Women’s Day Business Breakfast. She’ll be sharing the stage with two time Winter Olympian Mica Moore for what promises to be a really engaging conversation. They’ll be bringing perspectives from investment & leadership, resilience, and what it takes to build high performing environments, on & off the field.

We’ve led a £750,000 seed round with a £300,000 equity investment to help Mariposa Therapeutics progress MP5219, a potential first-in-class treatment for EBS. The funding supports pre-clinical studies, regulatory engagement & plans for a Cardiff R&D base in 2026. Read more here: ow.ly/9V2w50YskEi

ℹ️Looking for advice or funding to support your business? @torfaencouncil Business Engagement Team, @devbankwales & @_businesswales are holding a Business Support Clinic 📅Tuesday 24th March 🗺️Cwmbran Library Book a 30 minute slot here👇tinyurl.com/3cc42rr5

📰@IQEndoscopes has secured new investment from #BGF and the @devbankwales to support the UK rollout of its single-use endoscopy technology. #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #MedTechInnovation #UKCareSector #HealthcareTechnology innovativecarenews.wordpress.com/2026/03/11/inv…

Running a business in Wales can feel overwhelming, but staying connected to ideas, opportunities, & others on the same path can make all the difference. Our free newsletter brings you real stories from Welsh founders, funding updates, & events that could shape your next move. Ready to stay connected? Sign up here: ow.ly/u4qa50WJrbH

Our New Business Director, Bethan Cousins swapped her usual Sunday morning dip and sauna, to join Vaughan Roderick on BBC Radio Wales’ Sunday Supplement Show yesterday. She shares her perspective, alongside Plaid Cymru's Kiera Marshall in a BBC Radio Wales interview. Her round-up of the Sunday papers included a chat about inflation, green solutions, International Women’s Day stories, community support, and issues affecting young people. 🎧 Catch the conversation: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… #SundaySupplement @BBCRadioWales . @Kiera__Marshall .

We’ve co‑invested with BGF in a multi‑million‑pound round supporting IQ Endoscopes’ early commercial rollout, strengthening manufacturing & accelerating adoption in the UK & beyond. Read more on our investment here: ow.ly/9evp50YrbTI #DevBnkHelped #Medtech

Economic Intelligence Wales’ latest quarterly report highlights growing confidence in the Welsh economy, with significant investment planned and clear opportunities for businesses across Wales. From rising SME lending to renewed activity in key sectors, the report shows how investment is supporting growth and building strong foundations for future economic development. Read the full report to explore what this means for Wales’ economy and its businesses: ow.ly/XoNF50YpuaW

It was great to come together last week for our annual charity quiz in support of bigmoose🧡 Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we can now announce that the final amount raised on the night was over £6,500! Huge thanks to all those that attended and donated. It was a close call with a nail-biting tiebreak between them and Head4Talent! bigmoose is a mental health charity that prides itself on providing fast and effective therapy for those that are struggling. To find out more about bigmoose and to donate, take a look at our #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=18451ad4-3d8d-4089-938a-9242c9170000" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">justgiving.com/page/developme… #DBW4bigmoose

Antiverse has raised $9.3m in Series A funding to accelerate its AI driven antibody discovery platform. We joined alongside Innovation Investment Capital & international co investors. The investment marks our third backing of this Cardiff biotech pioneer since 2020, strengthening Wales’s life sciences cluster & supporting job creation. Read more on our investment here: ow.ly/oRiN50Yoxxf

In the run up to International Women's Day, this powerful article from our Chair Hon. Group Captain Sally Bridgeland FIA, is a timely reminder that despite progress, the gender gap in finance remains stubbornly wide. In Wales, we have a real opportunity to do things differently. By supporting women-led businesses, investing with patience and aligning finance with values, we can help build an economy that delivers lasting impact. This International Women’s Day is about action, building confidence, and backing women to succeed. Read the full article below to explore the data behind these insights and hear Sally’s perspective on why investing in women makes economic sense. ow.ly/STyb50YnYUL #GiveToGain #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus, happy St David’s Day to all our connections and followers. This St David’s Day, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impact our investments are having across Wales. Since 2017, we’ve invested over £1 billion in businesses and projects across the country, helping to create and safeguard over 53,000 jobs. See some of the key figures: #StDavidsDay #WelshBusiness #SupportLocal

Our property development finance supports residential, commercial & mixed-use projects across Wales with flexible funding built for developers. Chat with our team and learn how we can support your next project: ow.ly/ZEEy50Ykc4T