News and events

Swansea based Medical Connections completes management buy-out

08/11/2019

£6 million Welsh Government support for businesses to deal with Brexit

31/10/2019

Technology venture investment specialists boost Wrexham team

30/10/2019

Cariad Hair turns heads with £7,000 fast-track loan

29/10/2019

£10,000 fast-track loan delivers for Chepstow business

29/10/2019

Mum's artisan skincare company expands with the help of a £45,000 Development Bank of Wales loan

25/10/2019

Growth for Hungarian food company in Ceredigion

16/10/2019

GCHQ cyber accelerator alumnus BlackDice secures £500,000 seed funding

16/10/2019

Wales’ largest public sector bodies commit to Buy Social

10/10/2019

£2 million funding for the third sector in Wales

08/10/2019

Capital advises Development Bank of Wales on Self-Build scheme

07/10/2019

Beech Developments creating affordable family homes for Caernarfon community thanks to Development Bank of Wales investment

23/09/2019

Modest Trends makes a fashion statement with £12,000 loan

20/09/2019

What is mezzanine finance?

19/09/2019

Wagonex Limited announces a significant equity funding round as it looks to grow in the UK and beyond

19/09/2019

Mazuma structures for 10x growth

19/09/2019

Vizolution flies flag for Wales with ranking on Sunday Times Tech Track 100

17/09/2019

What is angel investing and why become an angel investor?

13/09/2019

Does your business need a mentor?

12/09/2019

Digital entrepreneurs secure £500,000 to shake up online car leasing market

11/09/2019

What it really means to be investor-ready

09/09/2019

Llandudno’s old Lifeboat Station is home to new climbing centre

04/09/2019

Holiday park for disabled people opens in Barmouth

28/08/2019

Economic Intelligence Wales’ first annual report highlights confidence in Welsh business sector despite UK uncertainty

08/08/2019

Bombora makes waves in Pembrokeshire

05/08/2019

Anglesey ice cream parlour, Red Boat sails to expansion

31/07/2019

Intellectual Property: a guide for start-ups

30/07/2019

Pitching to investors – what you need to know

25/07/2019

Development Bank of Wales raise over £30,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust

25/07/2019

Swansea start-up QuoteOnSite secures £350k in equity seed funding round

18/07/2019

Development Bank of Wales talking finance for Welsh businesses at the Royal Welsh Show

18/07/2019

Hut Six maintains momentum as it completes funding round

11/07/2019

Award-winning Welsh production company expands all-female team

11/07/2019

What do investors look for in a tech start-up?

08/07/2019

Owen & Owen, land and estate management, successfully completes ambitious equity purchase

04/07/2019

How to set up a business in 4 simple steps

26/06/2019

Poplars Forge blacksmith moves to prestigious location

24/06/2019

UK based company OXIS Energy goes into mass production of lithium sulfur cells

24/06/2019

Simon Thelwall-Jones takes over growing technology team at the Development Bank of Wales

18/06/2019

Challenger Mobile Communications set for growth

12/06/2019

La Crème Patisserie moves into much ‘kneaded’ bigger premises in Cwmbran

12/06/2019

Bionema raises £180,000 for its ongoing biopesticides development

10/06/2019

Thalia DA attracts $2m investment to grow analog IP re-use platforms

06/06/2019

Cardiff based IT Support company expands following Development Bank of Wales backing

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Matthew Wilde

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Clare Sullivan

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Alex Leigh

A guide to online safety for your business

29/05/2019

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Scott Hughes and Chris Dhenin in North Wales

28/05/2019

Development Bank invests £80m in Welsh businesses

22/05/2019

Neil’s Fish and Chip shop has new owners

08/05/2019

Toddlers’ skin care business takes confident first steps

08/05/2019

Building equity clusters can accelerate business growth

01/05/2019

Cardiff-based company expanding after Welsh Government support

24/04/2019

71 new jobs created at Rhymney recycling centre

23/04/2019

Management Buy-Out gives Spotnails new owners

23/04/2019

North Wales adventure park acquires site with HSBC UK and Development Bank support

17/04/2019

Design Graduate secures £350k in Angel Funding to scale Luxury home brand

10/04/2019

An introduction to Key Performance Indicators for your business

08/04/2019

Management buy-out gives Snowdrop Independent Living new owners

05/04/2019

7 tips to improve employee retention

01/04/2019

Businesses of all sizes in Wales to benefit from extra £121m of Welsh Government funding to help manage Brexit

27/03/2019

How to use asset finance to grow your business

27/03/2019

Larynx Entertainment giving hip-hop a stage in Wales

27/03/2019

Unique speech therapy application set to revolutionise life for those with communication difficulties

25/03/2019

Business Leaders unite behind new Pembrokeshire initiative

21/03/2019

How to keep your own books

15/03/2019

£1 million investment for Welsh start-up tackling a global, $2.5 trillion-dollar problem

12/03/2019

Wild Water Group support Calon Wen dairy product shipment to Doha

11/03/2019

Software firm secures £1.1m funding

01/03/2019

How to write a business plan

01/03/2019

How to buy or sell a business

27/02/2019

Nemesis Bioscience expands development facility in Aberystwyth

25/02/2019

Development Bank investment helps Vortex IoT continue rapid growth

22/02/2019

Sports Injury Fix gears up for growth

22/02/2019

Employee Ownership Trust secures 50 jobs at Cwmni Da

22/02/2019

Healthcare virtual reality start-up secures major investment in Wales

20/02/2019

Jöttnar secures £400,000 investment

14/02/2019

A challenger to the recruitment industry has firmly established its roots in Cardiff, following a fund raise through the Development Bank of Wales

Planning for growth

Healthcare tech start-up Forth secures investment from Development Bank of Wales

08/02/2019

Pension fund invests £10 million in Welsh business owners

05/02/2019

£1.25m loan helps advanced manufacturer prepare for growth

01/02/2019

Record investment of £21.3 million in West Wales businesses

29/01/2019

Up to £210m opens the door to more self-builders in Wales

15/01/2019

Local optician eyes up Wrexham

14/01/2019

Wild Water Group sign alliance agreement with leading worldwide logistics company

02/01/2019

Conversant Technology

14/12/2018

Angels Invest Wales confirm £400,000 for DAS

12/12/2018

Wild Horse invests in Llandudno

10/12/2018

Four lead angels prepare to invest in Wales

04/12/2018

ECL gears up to expand following latest Development Bank loan

03/12/2018

Outdoor education company is safe and sound in new Llangollen HQ

29/11/2018

Impact of Development Bank of Wales in north Wales

29/11/2018

New venue for coffee and brunch in Cardigan

28/11/2018

MBO leads to decade of success

26/11/2018

The importance of management accounts

20/11/2018

Movable wall systems manufacturer expected to turnover £2m in first year of trading as Development Bank of Wales announces investment

19/11/2018

£180,000 investment for Drone Evolution as first investment from the Wales Angel Co-investment Fund

14/11/2018

Welsh CX company goes global with development bank and major banks funding

09/11/2018

Careercake.com secures over £300,000 in latest round of funding

09/11/2018

Healthcare firm receives £500,000 to develop innovative diabetic footcare device

09/11/2018

Business News Wales secures six figure investment

07/11/2018

How to finance your business: a guide to the funding options

MMEngineering

W2 Global Data Solutions secures £3m Series A funding

01/11/2018

£230,000 investment in digital manufacturing for Dectek

30/10/2018

Cold Storage Company to bring up to 120 jobs to Valleys town

30/10/2018

Growing your business with equity finance: 5 questions to ask yourself

29/10/2018

Development Bank of Wales supports 344 Welsh businesses in first year

18/10/2018

Great British Entrepreneur leads management buy-out of £26m recruitment business

24/09/2018

Cyber security tips for your small business

18/09/2018

Development Bank of Wales opens Wrexham HQ

13/09/2018

Four signs that your business is ready for equity finance

07/09/2018

Welsh producer of sustainable modified timber receives £7.5m investment

06/09/2018

Social businesses thrive as loan fund hits record high

06/09/2018

Farmers Arms to reopen with new look

05/09/2018

What can businesses do to enhance their online security?

04/09/2018

£30,000 for the love of pizza

29/08/2018

Chevler receives further backing from Development Bank of Wales

21/08/2018

Talkative completes series a funding round

20/08/2018

£500,000 investment to fulfil expansion plans for Ocean Matters

13/08/2018

Oil 4 Wales to build new tourist café and shop at Nantycaws filling station

07/08/2018

Tour de Cymru raises £33,000 for local charity

03/08/2018

Meet Ruby: Making it happen at the Development Bank of Wales

Meet Navid: Getting the deal done

Meet Jo: On a mission with ambition and passion

Appointment of new investment executives

HS Bassett complete MBO

31/07/2018

Bionema raises £500,000 for organic pesticides

25/07/2018

Fast-growing South Wales fintech firm raises £1.25m

25/07/2018

Aprose acquires Bridgend-based KWR Technologies

24/07/2018

Development Bank of Wales invests in Maesteg house care home

24/07/2018

£6m Welsh Government and Development Bank investment to redevelop Cardiff Bay landmark

20/07/2018

Looking to raise investment?

19/07/2018

Glamorgan Telecom MBO team on target as turnover expected to reach £5 million

17/07/2018

Should every business have a succession plan?

17/07/2018

Camtronics complete management buy-out with £400,000 succession funding

03/07/2018

Economic Intelligence Wales to address gap in Welsh SME finance data

29/06/2018

Building the angel ecosystem in Wales

27/06/2018

Adventure awaits: Robinwood opens Wrexham centre

22/06/2018

Development bank is first choice for accident repair centre

21/06/2018

The ‘art of the possible’

20/06/2018

Natures Hand to provide care and support in Ebbw Vale with the help of the Development Bank of Wales

11/06/2018

£20 million fund launched to support Wales tech businesses

11/06/2018

Bangor Tyre Services are keeping it in the family

06/06/2018

Perfect Quantum for coffee roasters

31/05/2018

Off-road adventures for the disabled

30/05/2018

Up to £160m to unlock stalled sites for SME house builders

23/05/2018

Development Bank of Wales launches £8 million Wales Angel Co-investment Fund

23/05/2018

All aboard Coastline Coaches

22/05/2018

Aparito Board appoints Dr Hall as Chairman

21/05/2018

Development Bank of Wales publishes results for 2017/18

15/05/2018

PR disruptor, JournoLink, secures £500k investment to provide an affordable PR solution to all businesses.

08/05/2018

Marine Biotechnologies firm Jellagen on course for accelerated growth

01/05/2018

How do you value a business?

01/05/2018

Digital high street app secures £200,000 investment

26/04/2018

Development Bank of Wales enters global construction market

26/04/2018

Funding that will help you to get off the ground

25/04/2018

Abergavenny marks the spot for Xavier Rush

09/04/2018

Mobility specialists Middletons set to open new stores across Wales

04/04/2018

Are you ready to supercharge your business?

28/03/2018

What can a £100k business loan do for you?

26/03/2018

Cellesce announces fundraising to grow its cancer organoid business

23/03/2018

Education Technology Pioneer Simply Do Ideas Raises £550,000

21/03/2018

New funding for scientists tackling lung disease

21/03/2018

Getting ready to enter the den: Pitching tips for tech start-ups

16/03/2018

£10,000 fast track micro loan helps ECR Concepts Software expansion plans

15/03/2018

Embracing equity – Nuvias’ Steve Harris speaks to us about their equity funding

07/03/2018

£15 million and counting as the Development Bank of Wales confirms commitment to North Wales

01/03/2018

What can you do with a £10k business loan?

21/02/2018

Buying new kit for your business

21/02/2018

Croeso i Gymru: Why are corporate investors embracing Welsh start-up scene?

20/02/2018

Paperclip secures over £500,000 in latest Development Bank of Wales-led funding round

19/02/2018

Seren’s Green Star is Rising

19/02/2018

£500,000 investment for Comtek Network Systems UK as the Deeside business delivers on acquisition of Silicon Valley technology

15/02/2018

Organic sports nutrition start-up Natural Ambition secures £14,000 loan from Development Bank of Wales

12/02/2018

New Development Bank of Wales’ Wrexham HQ unveiled

09/02/2018

Could equity funding give your business a boost?

01/02/2018

Digital start-up Signum Health secures further investment and appoints new Chairman

31/01/2018

Seven steps for starting your own business

30/01/2018

Life at the Development Bank of Wales: Claire Sedgwick

30/01/2018

Life at the Development Bank of Wales: Zoë Reich

Life at the Development Bank of Wales: Stewart Williams

Life at the Development Bank of Wales: Chris Hayward

Development Bank of Wales invests £400,000 in MII Engineering

Dream home relocation for Head Candy

24/01/2018

Do you own a business in Wales or are you thinking of setting one up?

23/01/2018

Online career and recruitment platform Digital Profile secures £275,000 in Development Bank of Wales-led funding round

22/01/2018

Ensuring the future of Welsh business

10/01/2018

New Year signals a new direction for Fairyhill

09/01/2018

£250,000 investment for the UK's frozen yogurt manufacturer

20/12/2017

Glenside Commercials starts work on a second site in Newport as turnover exceeds £15 million

15/12/2017

Accountancy service Mazuma buys new offices thanks to £135,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales

15/12/2017

Development Bank of Wales appoints new Finance Director

15/12/2017

Opening a new shop – what to remember

12/12/2017

Hay-on-Wye’s Poetry Bookshop enjoying new lease of life after Development Bank of Wales micro loan

29/11/2017

Additional funding for doopoll as platform exceeds 250,000 votes

17/11/2017

Packaging company creates 250 jobs in Wrexham

16/11/2017

Development Bank of Wales raises £19,000 for bereavement support charity

16/11/2017

Family business is motoring with Development Bank of Wales investment

06/11/2017

Economy Secretary opens new facility at Creo Medical in Chepstow

01/11/2017

New environmental consultancy aims to protect our future

24/10/2017

Unlocking the potential of the Welsh economy

20/10/2017

What does the Development Bank of Wales mean for your business?

18/10/2017

Development Bank of Wales opens to help more Welsh businesses succeed

18/10/2017

Need help running your or your customer’s business? There’s an app for that!

28/09/2017

The secret of growing your business? Remember these three simple tips!

07/09/2017

Do you know your company's cash-flow?

30/08/2017

Sunshine, beaches and great business

18/08/2017