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.

£1.1bn
Direct investment into Welsh businesses
£682m
Private sector co-investment 
55,490
Jobs supported in the Welsh economy
5,035
Businesses supported 
£6.3bn
Return on economic value (jobs-based GVA generated)

(Figures from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2026, including loans from the Covid-19 Wales Business Loan Scheme)

 

Development Bank of Wales F/Y ended 31 March 2026

  • £304 million total impact on the Welsh economy
  • £148 million direct investment into Welsh businesses
  • £56.3 million additional investment from banks and other private-sector co-investment
  • 474 businesses supported
  • 6809 jobs created or safeguarded in Wales     

 

Annual reports

Read our annual report and financial statements for the 2025/26 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