EnfisEnfis

 

Business profile

 

Location: South west Wales

Sector: High tech

Web site: www.enfis.com

 

Investment

 

Total: £600,000

Type: Equity

Executive: Paul Lee

 

Why we invested

 

Enfis was a spin-out from Swansea University that received initial equity funding from the Wesley Clover Corporation, chaired by Sir Terry Matthews.

 

Outcome

 

After receiving two investment rounds from Finance Wales, in 2004 and 2005, Enfis has grown into one of the world's leading developers and suppliers of intelligent high-power light emitting diode (LED) arrays and smart engines.

 

Finance Wales successfully exited in 2008 with a 1.5x return.

 

Testimonials

 

"Since our successful flotation on AIM in March 2007 we have clinched several new distribution agreements which have endorsed our lead within the industry. Finance Wales' investment helped us achieve this and provided the company with a foundation for growth." Shaun Oxenham, chief executive, Enfis.

 

“Our investment in Enfis has helped the company develop its technology to the extent that it now has extensive IP and a strong foothold within the global market.” Paul Lee, investment executive, Finance Wales.