Development Bank of Wales

Flexible funding for businesses in Wales from £1,000 to £10 million. Loans and equity. Protected and unprotected.

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

£1bn invested. 53000+ jobs supported. £665m private co-finance unlocked. That’s what it looks like when we put Wales’s potential at the heart of our decision-making, and back sustainable, effective finance that delivers for people, businesses and communities.
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£1bn wedi’i fuddsoddi. Dros 53,000 o swyddi wedi’u cefnogi. £665m o gyd-gyllid preifat wedi’i ryddhau. Dyna sut mae’n edrych pan fyddwn yn rhoi potensial Cymru wrth wraidd ein penderfyniadau, ac yn cefnogi cyllid cynaliadwy ac effeithiol sy’n cyflawni ar gyfer pobl, busnesau a chymunedau.

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’ve backed Porthcawl Padel with £60k to create two outdoor courts at Griffin Park, bringing one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports to the town for the first time.

Read more about our investment here: https://t.co/fLyemHR2pZ

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We're celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Cardiff Charity Ball, with this year's theme "Through the Decades".

This year, we're supporting Maggie's as our #Charity of the Year. Providing free emotional, practical & social support to people living with cancer, the charity also offers its support to families & friends. This is our way of honouring our much-loved colleague, Carl Griffiths, who we lost to cancer in 2025.

📅 15 Oct 2026
🕒 6:15 pm 'till late
📍 Cardiff City Stadium
👗 Fancy dress encouraged

We're delighted to announce Menzies LLP as our headline sponsor, helping us maximise the impact of the evening & the support we can provide to this cause.

To secure your table or find out more, email us at [email protected]

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Griffiths Waste Management is building a new facility to process up to 200,000 tonnes a year, backed by £2m from our Green Business Loan Fund.

Find out more: https://t.co/GWeh1pSr2Q

[Employ Wales JCP @EmployWalesJCP]

Fund your green business move.

The Green Business Loan Scheme from @devbankwales provides #Welsh businesses with a package of support, visit for more details: https://t.co/q5dMswCqbf

#Business #GreenBusiness

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

This is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway. We supported the business with a £150k loan from our #WalesTourismInvestmentFund to carry out essential maintenance work to the Victorian carriages.

Discover what Clare Sulllivan, our Regional Manager, had to say when she visited last year:
https://t.co/ax7IsXJog8

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Oakwood Care Group acquires Forest Gate Healthcare, taking its portfolio to 5 care homes across Wales

This multi-million-pound investment is the third time we’ve supported Oakwood with its growth journey, strengthening capacity as demand for care continues to rise

Read more: https://t.co/aM4IGmJVZV

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

It’s #EmployeeOwnership Day! It’s an opportunity to celebrate the people behind some brilliant Welsh businesses & the difference employee ownership is making.

Take a look at Lloyd & Gravell: moving to employee ownership has helped secure the long-term future of this well-established construction contractor firm, while protecting its values.

Over at Vantastec, the UK’s leading fridge van, temperature-controlled vehicle & conversion specialist, the team who have been central to the company’s growth now have a meaningful stake in the business.

Find out more about some of the support available: https://t.co/jzvjum7qaZ

@EmployeeOwned

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Adam Price, Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy has welcomed the news that we’ve been named the UK’s most active investor by deal volume in Q1 2026 in Experian’s MarketIQ M&A Review, showing the scale & consistency of the support we provide to businesses across Wales.

Read more about the review: https://t.co/jM9MU4nOzO

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’ve invested £1.4m to support new rooftop projects with Egni Co-op, bringing clean energy to schools & public buildings & reducing costs.

Read more about how we’re helping to grow community-owned solar energy in Wales: https://t.co/lxyzbhmwxM

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Great to see Dave Staziker, our Chief Financial Officer, appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Glas Cymru, the parent company of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.

It’s also a proud moment for us as an organisation - Congratulations Dave!
@DwrCymru

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

JJP Services, based in Llanidloes, is investing in on-site renewable energy with support from a £180k #GreenBusinessLoan

With 20+ years of experience, the business has installed solar PV, battery storage, EV charging & upgraded heating.

We previously supported them in 2022: https://t.co/lk5SD40SSE

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Llanidloes-based JJP Services Ltd is installing a 100kWp solar PV system & battery storage with EV charging that will help to reduce the need for grid power and support net zero progress.

The improvements were supported by a £180k loan from our Green Business Loan Scheme.

Read more about how we supported JJP Services Ltd here: https://t.co/h9T0DrBVHK

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’re now an accredited #LivingWageEmployer, ensuring everyone earns the real Living Wage, based on the cost of living.

We’ve also joined the #DisabilityConfident scheme, supporting more inclusive recruitment & workplaces.

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’ve partnered with @_businesswales to deliver a series of online sessions designed to support both start‑ups & established businesses.

💻 Online, 30 minute slots
⏰ 10am – 3:30pm

Talk to us about your business & future plans: https://t.co/MZFhPti9ma

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’re backing Welsh businesses building the next generation of tools for game development. Breaking Change has secured £1m+ to advance its simulation & AI-assisted platform for studios. We’ve invested £350k alongside partners.

Find out more about how we support advanced tech in Wales: https://t.co/VT7853GUy0

#EquityWales

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Shwmae #WalesFintechFestival 👋

We’re at the first Wales Fintech Festival today, celebrating Welsh fintech innovation & talent.
Come and say hello at stand 31, & you might be in with a chance to win one of our three prizes.

See you there!

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Carmarthenshire’s bird of prey centre is soaring to new heights - boosting tourism, creating jobs & attracting visitors year-round.

Our £154k investment is helping the British Bird of Prey Centre grow as a visitor attraction.

Find out more about our support: https://t.co/7VdHFh3I7h

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Backing manufacturing growth in North Wales.

We’ve supported Locit with a £1m loan to help deliver major contracts, invest in equipment & automation, and safeguard 60+ jobs in Deeside.

Read more about our investment into Locit here: https://t.co/aRzAcrDtme

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

We’ve backed Aspire to Inspire Fitness with a £50k micro loan to support its move to Mold, helping the business expand capacity, create jobs & improve accessibility.

Read more about our investment into Aspire to Inspire Fitness here: https://t.co/VyLOiXzEwT

[Development Bank of Wales @devbankwales]

Safeguarding 65 jobs & securing long-term local ownership in Merthyr Tydfil.

We’ve backed the MBO of Design & Supply with £3.1m, supporting continuity, investment & future growth.

Read more about our investment into Design & Supply here: https://t.co/aj4O0z33Vc
#EquityWales