Flexible business finance for companies based in Wales from £1,000 up to £5 million. Loans and equity. Secured and unsecured.
- 99% of new customers recommend us*
- Local teams with a face-to-face approach
- Support for both start-ups and established businesses
- Finance tailored around your individual needs
- Dedicated ongoing support
Flexible finance to suit your business
Loans and investment to start or finance your company's early years.
- Micro loans £1,000 - £50,000
- Loans and equity funding from £50,000 - £5 million
Loans and investment to strengthen and grow your business.
- Fast track loans £1,000 - £10,000
- Micro loans £1,000 - £50,000
- Loans and equity funding from £50,000 - £5 million
Succession finance for any potential buyer looking to acquire a business.
- A business buying another business
- A management team buying the business they run
- A management team buying into another business
Seed and growth capital available to technology-based businesses.
- Seed finance (equity) for pre-revenue technology start-ups and spinouts
- Loans and equity packages for early-stage and established technology-based businesses
Find out about how we can support technology-based businesses.
Short-term loans starting from £150,000 for commercially viable property projects in Wales
- New housing developments
- New office, industrial and warehouse developments
- Refurbishment projects
Loans and investment to start or finance your company's early years.
- Micro loans £1,000 - £50,000
- Loans and equity funding from £50,000 - £5 million
Loans and investment to strengthen and grow your business.
- Fast track loans £1,000 - £10,000
- Micro loans £1,000 - £50,000
- Loans and equity funding from £50,000 - £5 million
Succession finance for any potential buyer looking to acquire a business.
- A business buying another business
- A management team buying the business they run
- A management team buying into another business
Seed and growth capital available to technology-based businesses.
- Seed finance (equity) for pre-revenue technology start-ups and spinouts
- Loans and equity packages for early-stage and established technology-based businesses
Find out about how we can support technology-based businesses.
Short-term loans starting from £150,000 for commercially viable property projects in Wales
- New housing developments
- New office, industrial and warehouse developments
- Refurbishment projects
Our process
Step 1
Complete our eligibility tool in just a few minutes.
Step 2
Apply online. We'll then contact you within two working days to discuss next steps.
Step 3
Once we have everything we need, your application is reviewed and a decision made.
Step 4
If successful and all documents are in place, funds can be transferred within one working day.
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*Based on a customer feedback survey sample of 115 businesses between April 2018 and March 2019.