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Research highlights strength of SME–bank relationships in Wales

Development Bank of Wales powers YnNi Teg to deliver renewable energy in Ceredigion

Development Bank of Wales equity investment supports MBO at DRAC Consulting

Dog grooming business scales up with £9,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales

LQ Resorts acquires Parkway Hotel and Spa with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales helps deliver new eco-friendly holiday lodges in Ceredigion

Avantis Group announces strategic investment from Leon Capital to accelerate growth

Development Bank of Wales invests £6m in 29 energy-efficient homes in St Clears

JBF Group expands with funding from the Development Bank of Wales and Wrexham Council

New research highlights Wales as a UK leader in high-value intangible investments

Transport training business expands thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales funds expansion of historic family-run Welsh café

Vintage car specialists set up new business with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

£90m for Welsh tech ventures unlocks co-investment of over £195m

Over 50,000 jobs secured by the Development Bank of Wales in £1bn landmark for Wales

Ukrainian café opens in Swansea with £25,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales

North Wales firm Reacta Healthcare unveils new products as global growth continues

Mumbles arts and crafts business relocates following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

First Carmarthenshire homes sold in project backed by Development Bank of Wales

Tree-specialist legal firm doubles team size with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales loan helps transform Llandudno dementia care home

Angels Invest Wales strengthens co-investment offering, with £3 million boost to co-fund

Family-run Neath Deli opens with the Development Bank of Wales' backing

Gardening business grows thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Colleagues Gear Up for Epic Relay Challenge in Support of bigmoose Charity

Development Bank of Wales launches £40 Million Wales Business Succession Fund

All-female team takes charge at Bidmead Cook in management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales announces extension to the Green Business Loan Scheme

Development Bank of Wales backs captains’ training and mentorship platform

Investment specialists join the Board of the Development Bank of Wales

Accountancy business buys Llanelli firm with support from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales supports medtech business with £500,000 equity investment

Development Bank of Wales announces mental health charity bigmoose charity partner for 2025/26; with £57,870 raised for British Heart Foundation in 2024/25

Tourism fund supports plans for themed barns offering accommodation in Gower

Development Bank of Wales supports MBO for South Wales print specialists

Tredegar-based business changes ownership with backing from the Development Bank of Wales

Welsh tech firm raises £5 million in equity round led by the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales renews its support at PRIDE Cymru Big Weekend 2025

Property developers can access up to £10m for development projects in Wales

Could ‘productivity heroes’ unlock economic potential in Wales?

Development Bank of Wales celebrates Great Place To Work awards

Investment gets Victorian train carriages back on track at Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

£152 million helps 502 businesses to create and safeguard 6,185 jobs in Wales

Micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales backs industrial supply business

Care group takes on new ownership with support from the Development Bank of Wales

An update on our funding

Development Bank of Wales supports Premier Commercial Wealth Management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales completes successful exit of Torfaen-based FLS

Development Bank of Wales is UK’s first bank to pilot Perseus; helping SMEs to access green financing

Famed Welsh sweet-maker Mr. Holt's opens new chocolate factory

Consulting engineers complete MBO of Wales’ largest building services consultancy

Young entrepreneur sparkles with first LGBTQ+ bar in Merthyr Tydfil

Housing Secretary welcomes Welsh construction project investment

Alacrity start-up secures six figure equity investment for innovation in child social care

Substantial growth in external finance use among smaller Welsh businesses, finds new report

Game industry veterans secure angel backing for genAI game innovation

Village pub expands with new lodges on offer for foodie staycations

Development Bank of Wales secures new owners for Cherry Tree Care Home

£35,000 mountain activity adventure for the Development Bank of Wales

Grinning Soul Records open in Monmouth following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank backs joint venture between craft brewer and street food outlet

Dentalex buys new premises with support from the Development Bank of Wales

Country House Childcare opens in Flintshire with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Gwynedd cleaning company to expand with the Development Bank of Wales' backing

AI start-up scales up after the Development Bank of Wales and Foresight Group's backing

Development Bank of Wales backs the inclusion revolution at ThinkEDI

Angels join the Development Bank of Wales in fundraising round for car insurance business

Rolling on the open road with £55,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales supports young entrepreneurs to buy auto-parts business

Growing the green economy and making families better off in 2025

Development Bank of Wales funds new community pharmacy in Towyn

Engineering firm changes ownership with backing from the Development Bank of Wales

Pelly scores investment with the Development Bank of Wales and M-Sparc Angels

Pontardawe-based Westward Energy Services completes management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales invests in DNA-tech start-up Amped PCR

Development Bank of Wales backs coffee shop business with seven-figure backing

Automotive specialist diagnoses expansion with £100,000 investment

Investment by the Development Bank of Wales opens doors for Dragon Fire Doors

Cardiff to enjoy a taste of Tanzania following micro loan support

Digital experts secure £1.2 million investment to create a new way of working

Cerrig Granite and Slate reduces carbon footprint with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales invests £61.8 million in first half of 2024/25

New owners take on Anglesey care home with backing from the Development Bank of Wales

£227,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales adds spice for Barti Rum

Development Bank of Wales invests in Cardiff-based sustainable fashion business

Development Bank of Wales joins developers on Merthyr Tydfil home building project

Development Bank of Wales backs former MasterChef contestant with £50,000 loan

Lineat invests in Wales with new HQ and carbon fibre recycling facility

Development Bank of Wales invests £1.7 million for Welsh University high-growth spinouts

RLDatix acquires Monmouth-based healthcare operations software company

North Wales food suppliers go green thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Medtech firm backed from the Development Bank of Wales and Women Angels of Wales

Forden builds foundations for the future with support from the Development Bank of Wales

Couple bring therapeutic new flotation tank centre to Penarth with micro loan support

Work starts on phase two of eco-friendly residential property homes in Carmarthen

Betws y Coed B&B to start new life as hostel following equity investment

£500,000 investment for Menna.ai to help small business owners

Lending drops but business confidence improves, according to Economic Intelligence Wales annual report

Labardi Lashes opens new studio with micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales

New solar panels to help power Anglesey Sea Salt in its decarbonation journey

PlantSea wraps up funding round with investment from the Development Bank of Wales

Outdoor wake park and climbing centre continues sustainability journey with new solar panels

Equity investment for pioneering Welsh cancer therapeutics start-up

Occupational health business aims to grow with support from the Development Bank of Wales

Investing with impact – How we offer much more than money to Wales’ ambitious businesses

Development Bank of Wales backs MBO for Swansea-based family business group

Father and son take seven-figure equity investment to boost productivity

Camtronics embarks on growth strategy as the Development Bank of Wales exits

New start for Nu-Staff as the Development Bank of Wales funds management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales takes the plunge with sauna by the sea

£75,000 investment from the Development Bank of Wales gets Sole Mates up and running

£1 million game-changer for SPORTTAPE as it gears up for global growth

Six-figure equity investment to help optimise energy management

Development Bank of Wales and partners bring new heart drug firm to Wales

Global pharmaceutical company acquires North Wales med-tech business

New Cosy Cinema pods open in Newport with the Development Bank of Wales' support

Development Bank of Wales invests in Machynlleth’s first 4* 'Premier' inn

Popular 21-house development in Pembrokeshire backed by the Development Bank of Wales

430 Welsh businesses benefit from £125.2 million from the Development Bank of Wales

New owner embarks on an eco-transformation of restaurant and bunk house in Merthyr

Development Bank sponsors and joins in celebrations of PRIDE Cymru 2024

Hon. Group Captain Sally Bridgeland to Chair the Development Bank of Wales

£440,000 investment powers AI technology to help keep the elderly safe

£40,000 fast-track loan helps award-winning Honey Farm To blossom

Care home taken on by new owners thanks to support by the Development Bank of Wales

Angel investment powers the circular economy with an investment in Polytag

Final report into Welsh Covid-19 financial support shows high level of continued trading

Development Bank of Wales achieves its highest ever fundraising total of £72,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Development Bank of Wales backs Kubos Semiconductor’s plans for new micro-LEDs

Development Bank of Wales backs construction for new green homes in Cardiff suburb

Young entrepreneurs get the backing of the Development Bank of Wales

Investment of £520,000 allows fintech start-up Prosper to open new office in Cardiff

Development Bank of Wales helps unlock growth for South Wales home technology start-up

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies commends growth of medical device specialists

Wales’ R&D-intensive businesses drive innovation and value creation

Third generation family business opens new restaurant with £1 million investment

£350,000 from the Development Bank of Wales helps to create little miracles

Greener green valleys - Corporate Financier, March 2024

Development Bank of Wales sponsors #LlaisAwards for fourth year running

Wales Business Fund comes to a successful close.

Newport-based Alacrity Alumni Validient secures £300,000 investment

Development Bank of Wales powers up Blendini for future growth

Mum thanks Self Build Wales for “dream home” for her and her disabled son

Angel investors should familiarise themselves with new legislation

Denbigh business buys country estate thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales

£35,000 Development Bank of Wales loan to power Smugglers Livery and Equestrian Centre

IT company takes on new Cardiff Bay office with help from the Development Bank of Wales

Syndicated ESG facility awarded to Bluestone National Park Resorts in Wales

Multi-million pound investment in new lodges and facilities at Pennant Park

Half-year results for the Development Bank of Wales in 2023/24

Hope Macy to use investment to fight financial vulnerability across the UK

Flintshire business scales-up to showcase innovation with £100,000 investment

Freaklizard is growing with help from the Development Bank of Wales

Women business angels confirmed as lead investors for Women Angels of Wales

Angels unite to transform workplace training for Cardiff start-up

Development Bank of Wales backs investment to transform site into vibrant business park

Mid-Wales general store cuts energy use thanks to help from the Development Bank of Wales

Welsh Rural and local economies benefit from £15 million as demand continues to increase

Construction consultancy goes back to its Welsh roots following shareholder buy-out

On the road to net zero with Jaga Brothers following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Specialist bike insurer Bikmo raises £3.4 million to drive European expansion

Waterspring Ventures and the Development Bank of Wales announce investment into tourhub

Development Bank of Wales supports funeral directors to provide new service to families

Frog Bikes to reduce carbon emissions with an investment in the use of recycled aluminium

Gower Electric Co generates £35,000 benefit for the community

Development Bank of Wales backs management buy-out of popular vegetarian Indian café

Cardiff florist blooms with £15,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Hotel starts next phase of business thanks to the Development Bank of Wales

Economic Intelligence Wales looks back at “turbulent” financial year in annual report

New guest accommodation and restaurant to showcase Pembrokeshire with investment

New food court for Cardiff Bay hotspot receives support from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales feels at home in Powys with £4.68 million investment

Outdoor clothing brand Jöttnar raise seven-figure investment

Six figure follow-on investment for Reel Labels to meet growing demand for specialist printing

Development Bank of Wales remains the biggest equity investor in Welsh businesses

Waterspring Ventures announces its first investment in Operati Limited

Newport’s first full Welsh language daycare nursery opens with investment

Employees take ownership of Vantastec as it prepares for future growth

New owners take on the Italian restaurant with support from the Development Bank of Wales

£100,000 investment in Dylan’s Den as Crystal Shop expands in Wales

Leading UK fintech company announces its relocation to Cardiff

Development Bank of Wales backs management buy-out to assist expansion for Deckrite

Development Bank of Wales supports expansion work at luxury lodge

First investment completed for Welsh all-women angel investor syndicate

Michelin-starred restaurant group expands in the heart of Machynlleth

Development Bank of Wales Chair awarded OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours

Development Bank of Wales reports record levels of equity investment in Wales

Green Business Loan Scheme – Something Different becomes first to use new green loans

Women Angels of Wales celebrate first anniversary at Cardiff University

Expansion plans for Pembrokeshire Welsh cakes producer thanks to loan support

Entertainment for all the family as new leisure complex opens in Llanelli

£1.52 million boost for Halo Therapeutics as life-sciences business invests in Wales

Development Bank of Wales welcomes Nesta report on green homes financing

Development Bank of Wales supports MBO for Wrexham textiles firm

UPVC Direct completes acquisition of Principality Plastics Warehouse

Cardiff Yard drives digital transformation with B Corp status

Development Bank of Wales commits to Principles for Responsible Investment

Syndicate of business angels invests for the second time in next generation of entrepreneurs

$3million investment as Antiverse demonstrates therapeutic antibody identification with AI-driven drug discovery platform

Young entrepreneurs complete management buy-out of Motomec Aberdare Ltd

Start-up raises £1.5m for blood test to detect early-stage bowel cancer

18 speculative units all sold at Felindre Court, Pencoed Technology Park

Award-winning online learning service fills education gap throughout Wales

Development Bank of Wales and Welsh Government launch new Green Business Loan Scheme

Sustainable living made possible with better than zero carbon construction

IQ Endoscopes secures investment from BGF and the Development Bank of Wales

Report sees workforce growth in nearly a third of businesses backed by Welsh Government Covid-19 support

£50,000 micro loan to power further growth of renewable energy firm

Young entrepreneurs open Wrexham’s Focussed Fitness Training Centre

Finalrentals closes six-figure funding round to secure investment for future growth

Women angels unite as new syndicate to invest in women across Wales

Development Bank of Wales backs Ledwood to harness the power of the green economy

Development Bank of Wales backs Matsudai Ramen with micro loan for new restaurant

New owners for Kingsward Group as founding Directors complete sale of family business

Development Bank of Wales backs biotech firm in £8.7m investment round

Life science provider Molecular Devices announces acquisition of Cardiff-based Cellesce

Ground Bakery is on the rise with take-out expansion in Cowbridge

Development Bank of Wales shows encouraging performance in first half of financial year

Development Bank of Wales helps bring no-code systematic trading company to Wales

£40,000 micro loan to support growth plans for the love of Dubs

COP 27 – Development Bank of Wales outlines continued commitment to greener future

Flexible car insurance provider backed by the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales backs next-generation international fintech company

Bridgend marine technology integrator completes management buy-out

North Wales Business Angels back smart self-storage providers Explorage

E-bike company aims to help cyclists power round the Gower peninsula

Development Bank of Wales to offer Net Zero incentive

Angels Invest Wales and Camau Nesaf drive business investment in north Wales

New partners will bring “valuable insight and expertise” to Economic Intelligence Wales

Development Bank of Wales joins Admiral Pioneer in backing Wagonex

Care company takes first steps outside of Cardiff with six-figure investment

Young entrepreneur’s business takes off with backing from the Development Bank of Wales

Report on Wales’ economy shows climate for small firms in Wales “remains difficult”

Wales’ first clinic for exotic animals secures backing of the Development Bank of Wales

Businesses change hands with more than £17m in succession deals

Welsh wedding venue operator opens third location following seven-figure funding deal

Young entrepreneur strikes target with new axe-throwing venue in Swansea

Jenkins family set to grow Capel Hendre as UK leader in manufacturer of chimney cowls

QLM Announces £12M Series-A Funding

FLS invests in green freight vision of lower mileage, lower cost and lower carbon

Development Bank of Wales "thrilled" to win prestigious property award

Development Bank of Wales announces £33 million for greener housing

Aberystwyth business expands portfolio with acquisition of guest house

Development Bank of Wales serves up £15,000 for gluten-free coffee shop in Whitchurch

High levels of co-investment as the Development Bank of Wales publishes strong results for 2021/22

£1.2 million to fund shareholder buy-out and growth of Pontyclun printing specialists

CUPRA and VWFS Rent-a-Car launch subscription service for all-electric Born

1st Choice Accident Repair acquires new site in Cardiff and plans to create 20 new jobs

Trameto secures second round funding from the Development Bank of Wales and u-blox AG

Route Konnect drives ambitious growth plans £780,000 pre-seed investment

Ceryx Medical raises £3.8m in seed funding to bring cardiac device to in-human trials

Newport-based Insight HRC looks to new future after management buy-out

Personal electric transport business opens lithium-ion storage facility in Wales

Home of much-loved Cardiff Bay nightspot given new lease of life thanks to redevelopment plans

Report shows signs of recovery among Welsh businesses supported by government funding

Funding for multi-million pound luxury lodge development in Denbighshire

Development Bank of Wales welcomes new non-executive board members

Pembrokeshire home improvements company completes management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales funds new food emporium to open in Harlech

Duncan Gray appointed as new Technology Investments Director

Equity investment funds global expansion for Talkative

Strong progress against ‘Build, Buy and Partner’ strategy Revenues ahead of expectations

Paramedics set to revive popular holiday park and restaurant with the help of a £300,000 loan

Development Bank of Wales funds new store and new jobs for Troedyrhiw-based Londis

Vegan butcher extends opening times and offering to meet customer demand

Creative agency evolves as founding director initiates six-figure management buy-out

Development Bank of Wales invests in local fruit and veg business

Welsh Government helps secure 102 jobs and bright future for automotive parts manufacturing factory in Powys

Small businesses are on the fast track with finance from the Development Bank of Wales

FLS enhances its commercial team with appointment of Zainab Latif

4th generation jeweller invests in 155 year old family business in Haverfordwest

Building bikes better: How three siblings conquered mountain bike manufacturing

Development Bank exits Vortex IOT following acquisition by Marston Holdings

£500,000 for the love of Franks’ Gelateria

Software specialists Carebeans moves to Wales following equity investment

MBO at A&R Services sees co-founder and long standing management take the reigns

Development Bank of Wales’ companies round off year with top award wins

Europe's fastest growing space tech start-up raises record-breaking $10.2M seed round

Glucose Republic raises £500,000 investment to build the first app focused on the impact of food

Award-winning Freight Logistics Solutions appoints Wayne Harvey as Chair

A passion for puzzles inspires Bangor brothers’ new business venture

New home at Port Talbot Waterfront Enterprise Zone for MMEngineering

Investors bring enterprise to life with The Bumbles of Honeywood Programme

Development Bank of Wales invests in communities accessing water storage infrastructure

£51 million support for Welsh businesses in the first half of 2021

Funding a greener tomorrow - How to set Wales on the journey to net-zero

24 Business angels Unite to Back Cardiff-based Concentric Health with £500,000 Investment

Animal Trust to open in Rhyl with £700,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales

UK healthtech firm Forth raises £1.6M to launch ground-breaking FemTech product

High growth Welsh start-ups and scale-ups attracting record levels of investment

Relax and recharge as Wales’ latest luxury boutique glamping opens in Pwllheli

IQ Endoscopes Completes £4 million Series A Equity Funding Round

Development Bank of Wales invests in growth of artisan cheese business

Business owners to share their experiences of equity investment at new conference

CRWST opens café at Poppit Sands following Development Bank of Wales support

International expansion for outdoor women’s wear brand ACAI

Development Bank of Wales completes first co-investment with Alliance Fund Managers

Development Bank of Wales welcomes 27 new starters to its strong team

Hat trick of funding for Ickle Bubba as the company opens new HQ in Swansea

£2.2 million investment helps Pontypool road freight solutions business tackle driver shortage

Davlec eyes up agri-tech sector expansion after securing six-figure growth funding

Swansea Businesses Urged to Plug into Gower Power to Invest in Their Local Community

Development Bank of Wales supports BiVictriX Therapeutics’ IPO on AIM

Development Bank of Wales invests in sustainable transport of the future

Food allergy diagnostic company secures £2.9m investment

New facilities and improved services for care residents in Wales

Economic Intelligence Wales publishes its annual report of the Welsh economy

Development Bank of Wales is laying the foundation for record investment and new jobs

Wales Angel Co-investment Fund's partial exit in landmark Coincover deal

Woodlands House is restored to its former glory with the help of the Development Bank of Wales

Space Forge raises seed round

Coincover raises over $9m in Series A led by Element Ventures to facilitate growth

Perfect recipe to fund management buy-out for Just Love Food Company

Work begins at Woodlands Green with £3.2 million loan by the Development Bank of Wales

Brighter Minds Childcare secures micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales

UK Food Allergy Diagnostic company achieves MHRA Pharma GMP accreditation

£3m North Wales town centres fund to open for applications next week

Creo publishes final results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2020

Development Bank of Wales invested almost £200 million in Welsh businesses in 2020/21

Angels make waves investing in Swansea-based Marine Power Systems

First phase of Ridgeway View completed with support from the Development Bank of Wales

Inspiresport acquired by Portman Travel Group

Development Bank of Wales invests £750,000 in local care services

Development Bank of Wales raises over £53k for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Deer Technology secures multi-million contract and raises £1.32 million equity investment

QLM announces successful completion of seed round of funding

Vendor initiated management buy-out funded by the Development Bank of Wales

Welsh entrepreneurs announced as non-executive directors of the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales invests £250,000 in UK's first online marketplace

Vizolution appoints new chairman of the board

Yimba raises an additional round of investment ahead of UK market launch

Ceryx Medical appoints Chas Taylor as Chairman

Two Carmarthenshire businesses expand into new premises

Town centres across Wales to receive over £24 million

UK’s first-ever consumer-owned wind farm secures green light for construction following landmark £1.1m Welsh Government funding

Wild Water Group expand with the opening of two new sites in England

Development Bank of Wales and Barclays helps PHG Consulting Engineers move to Cardiff

LITELOK uses lockdown to help reduce bike and motorcycle theft with their new product

Antiverse raises £1.4 million ($2 million USD) to advance its AI antibody drug discovery platform

Development Bank of Wales completes successful exit following management buy-out

Luxury is the name for Newport private chauffer start-up Luxstar following micro loan

Start-up receives ~£1m to help sustainably solve global corrosion challenge

AerFin is flying high with multi-million pound investment by the Development Bank of Wales

Rise in business start-ups as entrepreneurs follow their dreams during lockdown

Llais Cymru launches brand new Welsh Women in Business Awards 2021

Ethical healthy living company expands following seven-figure investment

Cwmbran-based Conversant Technology wins contract with NHS Foundation Trust

Finboot secures investment from the Development Bank of Wales and Repsol in £2.4 million fundraise

Development Bank of Wales welcomes Welsh Government £270M additional funding

Welsh Government sets out mission for more prosperous, equal and greener economy

The Green Giraffe Nursery Ltd doubles number of childcare sites in Cardiff

Development Bank of Wales boosted with new hires to help tech businesses

Development Bank of Wales invests £2 million in Bridgend's Central Park

Healthcare firm secures contract with Superdrug to ease pandemic pressure

Dawan Developments secures seven-figure loan for Spider Camp project

Wild Water Group expands further to support customer growth across Wales

Cardiff health-tech company is changing women’s lives forever with six-figure support

Rising UK start-up Codeherent announces appointment of Bill Crank to its board of directors

Growing angel investment activity in Wales with high expectations for 2021

Relight my fire: Vegan-friendly artisan candle-maker Boho Flame Candles Co launches

IQ Endoscopes secures Development Bank of Wales and Creo Medical led funding round

Family invests in transforming their Llanidloes farm into a luxury woodland retreat

Economic Intelligence Wales reports over £1 billion additional Welsh Government investment

£250k investment means jobs in store for Merthyr-based storage business

Conversant Technology becomes IT-giant Softcat's specialist partner in record time

Propco Developments complete second phase of Waterside Business Park

Development Bank of Wales invests £2 million for new boutique hotel in Mumbles

Development Bank of Wales reports its half year results for 2020

Development Bank of Wales invests in Barry Scaffolding Company to build for the future

£10 million powers investment in local community energy projects in Wales

Michelin star chef James Sommerin opens new restaurant in Barry

Welsh company Spectrum secures landmark investment to deliver full fibre broadband to 150,000 premises across south Wales

BiVictriX Therapeutics £1m investment from existing shareholders and the Future Fund to advance Leukaemia treatment

Development Bank of Wales likes the look of bacon and sausages from Llandysul

Big hire for Welsh AI specialists as they strengthen its position in the market

Deeside-based Reacta leads development of global peanut allergy diagnostic

Business is gleaming for Cleany Queeny following £10,000 micro loan

Cardiff-based Wagonex powers new vehicle subscription service mycardirect

It’s a hop & a scotch for Conwy couple as they start their new business venture

UpriseVSI secures six figure investment and rebrands to Flex Systems

Virtual drop-in clinic offers business support for Monmouthshire companies

Torfaen businesses receive over £2.2M from the Development Bank of Wales COVID-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme

Leading Welsh technology companies Vizolution and W2 Global Data (W2) announce strategic partnership

Development Bank of Wales backed Alesi Surgical strikes exclusive deal with Olympus

Holyhead Shellfish flooded with demand following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Why now is a good time for business owners to buy or sell a business

Welsh ultrasonic cleaning specialists provide sanitising solution

£2 million investment for Andrew Scott as the family run business celebrates 150 years

LDC-backed Onecom makes first acquisition with Glamorgan Telecom Group

£100 million Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme final figures published

£1.475 million to power community energy project in Pembrokeshire

Creo Medical acquires Albyn Medical S.L.

Co-investment syndicate backs new travel platform for dog owners

Looms are weaving as Mill reopens in Pembrokeshire following lockdown

Equity investment value in UK SMEs increases by 24% to £8.5 billion

Coffi, gin and bakes business thrives thanks to new mobile App

Tom Hannaby completes seven-figure majority share MBO of Caerphilly CB Refrigeration

Investment in the adventure of a lifetime for Denbighshire-based business

Cleantech firm FuelActive primed for growth after securing technology grant funding

The Ethikos Group completes acquisition following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales completes successful exit from Pwinty

Insuring cryptocurrency: Coincover fuels growth with latest investment round

Wesley Clover and the Development Bank of Wales lead investment for Codeherent

Experienced technology investor Colin Batten joins the Development Bank of Wales team

Development Bank of Wales continues its support of Talent Intuition

Online knowledge sharing platform launches to close the tech skills gap

Economic Intelligence Wales reports early effects of pandemic on Welsh Businesses

Cariad Glass offer lockdown creativity with Make at Home Mosaic kit

Investment in Welsh businesses tops £100 million for the Development Bank of Wales

Easing out of lockdown, what Welsh businesses are doing to survive and thrive

£2.4 million investment in ten technology deals in just ten weeks

£5.6 million residential property development boom for mid and west Wales

£250,00 investment to protect animals and jobs at the Welsh Mountain Zoo

Positive NHS health economics data: Savings of nearly £5,000 per procedure using Speedboat

Cardiff-based Wagonex leads the way in kick-starting the automotive sector

Bath product retailer Gaea launches online shop as orders soar

Welsh investors back X4 as SourceMogul takes the US by storm

Will the next generation of British Manufacturing happen in Outer Space?

Cycle insurer Bikmo raises £1.8 million to support global cycling boom

Port Talbot-based Hybrisan secures £500,000 to help fight Covid-19

Healthcare company launch first home blood test for COVID-19 which meets MHRA guidelines

Development Bank of Wales delivers £2.9 million for the Goods Shed

Creo’s continued evolution from early clinical adoption to wider international commercialisation

Carmarthen-based Nolan UPVC completes multi-million management buy-out

AMPLYFI lands USD 5m for AI platform that analyses the world’s data

Bot-Hive successfully completes six-figure equity fundraising round

£500,000 equity investment to grow Aberystwyth horticulture business

£36 million awarded to 585 businesses across Wales in just three weeks

Cardiff-based BookingLive wins COVID-19 global hack prize for social impact

Reacta Biotech raises £1.25m to continue expansion plans

£100 million invested in 112 property development projects across Wales

£100 million Development Bank of Wales loan scheme fully subscribed in first week

£375,000 to develop Better Boards

Ethos Group acquires the Pinnacle Document Solutions Group

FDA clears Creo Medical Group's new endoscopy device in milestone

BookingLive launches free call and email deflector tool for local Government organisations

Development Bank of Wales launches £100 million Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme

Farm vets on the move with £80,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Vizolution becomes first Welsh company to make Tech Nation Future Fifty growth programme

£20,000 Boom for Pembrokeshire Sailors to Open Second Centre in Lydstep

Businesses offered capital repayment holidays to help manage coronavirus impact

Lloyd’s launches new cryptocurrency wallet insurance solution for Coincover

Development Bank of Wales celebrates helping 900 business women on International Women’s Day 2020

New scheme announced to help people in Wales build their own home

Free drop-in surgeries will benefit local businesses going for growth

Just Play Golf driving support after loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Fresh look for Knighton’s Costcutter will help community thrive

Development Bank of Wales appoints Rhys Jones as non-executive director

Science-led testing designed for athletes benefits from investment boost

Development Bank of Wales invests in mobile payments innovator Yimba

£300,000 investment by Ufi and the Development Bank of Wales to inspire bright young futures

Hafren Scientific Group Completes Acquisition of X-Ray Mineral Services

BookingLive secures £1.31m investment to fund expansion to US from new HQ in Wales

First investment from £55 million Wales Commercial Property Fund

Make-over for home of the #coffiheads in Cardiff Bay Mermaid Quay store

Development Bank of Wales supports new owners for Lamphey Hall hotel

Snowdrop opens new independent living shop in Cardiff

Car subscription service Wagonex moves to Cardiff Tech Hub

Capitalising on Cardiff’s thriving tech boom for like-minded innovators

Closing the gap between small, medium and large enterprises in Wales

Tregoes Waffles ramps up production with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Swansea-based Medical Connections completes management buy-out

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

Technology venture investment specialists boost Wrexham team with appointment

£10,000 fast-track loan delivers for Chepstow business to increase its operations

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

Growth for Hungarian food company in Ceredigion to meet public demand

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

Wales’ largest public sector bodies commit to Social Business Connect

£2 million funding boost for the third sector to keep communities in Wales thriving

Capital advises the Development Bank of Wales on Self-Build scheme

Beech Developments provides affordable family homes for Caernarfon community

Modest Trends makes a fashion statement with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Wagonex Limited announces a significant equity funding round as it looks for global growth

Mazuma structures for 10x growth with significant board appointments

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

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

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

Holiday park for disabled people and their carers opens in Barmouth

Economic Intelligence Wales’ annual report shows confidence in Welsh business sector

Bombora makes waves in Pembrokeshire following investment

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

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

Award-winning production company expands its all-female team

Owen & Owen successfully completes ambitious equity purchase

Poplars Forge blacksmith moves to new prestigious location in Wales

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

Flintshire-based Challenger Mobile Communications set for growth

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

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

IT Support company expands following backing from the Development Bank of Wales

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Matthew Wilde as Assistant Investment Executive

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Clare Sullivan in Llanelli

The Development Bank of Wales appoints Alex Leigh in South Wales

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

Development Bank invests £80m in Welsh businesses in its first year

Neil’s Fish and Chip shop has new owners following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Wrexham-based toddlers’ skin care business takes confident first steps

Building equity clusters can accelerate business growth across Wales

Cardiff-based company expanding after Welsh Government support 

71 new jobs created at Rhymney recycling centre following funding package

Management buy-out gives Caerphilly-based Spotnails new owners

North Wales adventure park acquires site with six-figure finance package

Management buy-out gives Snowdrop Independent Living new owners

Businesses in Wales to benefit from £121m Welsh Government funding to help manage Brexit

Wrexham-based Larynx Entertainment giving hip-hop a stage in Wales

Speech therapy application revolutionises life for those with communication difficulties

Business Leaders unite behind new Pembrokeshire initiative in boost to the region

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

Wild Water Group support Calon Wen dairy product shipment to Doha

Cardiff-based software firm Open Genius secures £1.1m funding to expand

Nemesis Bioscience expands development facility in Aberystwyth

Development Bank of Wales investment helps Vortex IoT continue rapid growth

Sports Injury Fix gears up for growth with non-executive appointments

Employee Ownership Trust secures 50 jobs at Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da

Climbing and ski clothing brand Jöttnar secures £400,000 investment

A challenger to the recruitment industry establishes its roots in Cardiff

ALS Managed Services planning for future growth following management buy-out

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

Pension fund invests £10 million equity in business owners across Wales

£1.25m loan helps advanced manufacturer prepare for ambitious growth plans

Record investment of £21.3 million in businesses across West Wales

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

Local optician eyes up Wrexham with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Wild Water Group sign alliance agreement with worldwide logistics company

Conversant Technology receives £500,000 investment boost for further growth

Angels Invest Wales confirm £400,000 seed investment for Digital Asset Services

Wild Horse invests in Llandudno to double its annual brewing capacity

First four lead investors named for Wales Angel Co-investment Fund

Development Bank of Wales invests £150,000 in ECL to expand its workforce

Outdoor education company is safe and sound in new Llangollen HQ

Development Bank of Wales supports 82 businesses in north Wales since launch

New venue for coffee and brunch in Cardigan following loan support

Management buy-out leads to decade of success for Fergusons & Peters

Development Bank of Wales announces investment in DRL Partitions Limited

Drone Evolution secures first investment from the Wales Angel Co-investment Fund

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

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

Abercynon-based healthcare firm receives £500,000 to develop diabetic footcare device

Business News Wales secures six-figure investment

Port Talbot-based company gears up for major expansion following investment

W2 Global Data Solutions secures £3m Series A round of funding

£230,000 investment in digital manufacturing for Dectek to meet global customer demand

Cold Storage Company to bring up to 120 jobs to Valleys town in funding boost

Development Bank of Wales supports 344 Welsh businesses in first year

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

Development Bank of Wales opens new headquarters in Wrexham

Social businesses thrive as loan fund hits record high since beginning of programme

The Farmers Arms to reopen with new look after micro loan support

Development Bank of Wales provides £30,000 micro loan support for the love of pizza

Chevler receives further backing from the Development Bank of Wales

Newport-based Talkative raises over £350,000 in funding round to accelerate growth plans

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

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

Tour de Cymru raises £33,000 for local charity 2 Wish Upon A Star

Development Bank of Wales confirms promotion of three investment executives

Swansea-based HS Bassett complete management buy-out of UK leading distributor

Fast-growing South Wales fintech firm raises £1.25m in funding round

Aprose Solutions successfully acquires Bridgend-based KWR Technologies

Development Bank of Wales invests in Maesteg house care home

Development Bank of Wales and Welsh Government invests £6m to redevelop landmark

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

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

Economic Intelligence Wales to address gap in Welsh SME finance data

Building the angel ecosystem to support syndication is a priority in Wales

Adventure awaits: Robinwood uses loan to open new centre in Wrexham

Development Bank of Wales is first choice for accident repair centre

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

£20 million fund launched to support Wales developing tech businesses

Bangor Tyre Services are keeping it in the family with ownership change

Perfect Quantum for coffee roasters following loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Micro loan funds off-road adventures for the disabled in Denbigh

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

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

All aboard Coastline Coaches as it prepares to begin new service contracts

Aparito Board appoints Dr Hall as Chairman

Development Bank of Wales publishes results for 2017/18

PR disruptor secures investment to provide an affordable PR solution to businesses

Marine Biotechnologies firm Jellagen on course for accelerated growth

Caerphilly-based digital high street app secures £200,000 investment

Development Bank of Wales enters global construction market

Abergavenny marks the spot for Xavier Rush with loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Mobility specialists Middletons set to open new stores across Wales

Cellesce announces fundraising to grow its cancer organoid business

Education technology pioneer Simply Do Ideas raises £550,000 in latest funding round

New £105,000 funding for scientists tackling lung disease announced

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

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

Seren’s Green Star is Rising

Deeside business delivers on acquisition of Silicon Valley technology

New Development Bank of Wales signs lease on its new Wrexham headquarters

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

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

Head Candy secures loan to relocate to dream home in Ammanford

Online career and recruitment platform Digital Profile secures £275,000 in funding round

Ensuring the future of Welsh business

New Year signals a new direction for Fairyhill with support from the Development Bank of Wales

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

Mazuma buys new offices thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales appoints David Staziker as new Finance Director

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

Additional funding for doopoll as Cardiff-based platform exceeds 250,000 votes

Packaging company creates 250 jobs in Wrexham

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

Family business is motoring following investment from the Development Bank of Wales

Economy Secretary opens new facility at Creo Medical in Chepstow

New environmental consultancy aims to protect our future with micro loan backing

Unlocking the potential of the Welsh economy to create long-term value

Development Bank of Wales opens to help more Welsh businesses succeed