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We're an impact investor with a social purpose and we put Wales's potential at the heart of our decision-making. By making sustainable, effective finance accessible we help businesses that stand to contribute financially, socially, ethically and environmentally to our communities in Wales, and for the future of the wider world.

£958m
Direct investment into Welsh businesses
£625m
Private sector co-investment 
£595m
Delivered to new homeowners through Help to Buy Wales
4358
Businesses supported 
49,678
Jobs supported
£2.17bn
Total impact on Welsh economy 

(Figures from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2025, including loans from the Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme)

 

Development Bank of Wales F/Y ended 31 March 2025

  • £216 million total impact on the Welsh economy
  • £152 million direct investment into Welsh businesses
  • £64 million additional investment from banks and other private-sector co-investment
  • 560 investments made
  • 6185 jobs created or safeguarded in Wales     

 

Annual reports

Read our annual report and financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year which give audited financial statements for the Group, information about our objectives, how we operate and our performance and impact.

Impact metrics data disclosure