How we invest and who we work with

Let us know how we can help your business grow

Discover the positive impact our investments have on Welsh businesses

Read the latest and access our media centre

Meet our team of investment professionals and find out more about Finance Wales

Another record year for Finance Wales

13 July 2011

Sian Lloyd Jones, CEO Finance Wales invested a record £39 million in Welsh businesses in the 2010-11 financial year; once again exceeding its annual investment target.

The company made 199 equity and debt investments during the year taking the total number of investments it has made since 2001 to more than 2,600. Finance Wales has now invested over £197 million in small and medium-sized businesses in Wales, leveraging an additional £390 million investment.

“Our annual investment level has now increased for the fifth consecutive year. I’m pleased we’re continuing to play an important role in helping Welsh businesses achieve their growth ambitions in such a difficult funding climate,” explained CEO, Sian Lloyd Jones.

“We made a large number of new investments in the year and we also continued to invest in businesses in our existing portfolio, which highlights the importance of follow-on funding for growing businesses.”

Finance Wales has appointed a Portfolio Director, find out more.