Early stage

 

We invest seed and growth capital in innovative technology businesses with the ambition and potential to become international market leaders.

 

We’re proud to be a leading UK early stage investor. Since 2009 we have invested almost £15 million in 33 early stage investments.

 

We’d be pleased to talk to you about your business plans. Contact us to see if Finance Wales could invest in your company.

 

Investing in technology businesses

 

We can:

  • Invest from £50,000 to £1m
  • Invest follow-on rounds up to £5m
  • Structure the most suitable debt and equity package for your business

Bringing new technology to market

 

Our investment team has a breadth of sector and investment experience and understands the challenges faced by rapidly growing businesses.  We’re a ‘hands on’ investor and and we work closely with our portfolio businesses.

 

Our portfolio

 

We invest across a range of technology sectors including energy and environment, electronics and engineering, ICT and life sciences.

 

See our portfolio highlights.

 

Making the right introductions

 

We’re part of a wide network of co-investors including other institutional investors, business angels and high net worth individuals.

 

Our early stage investment team has strong links with university research centres and access to additional public sector support in Wales.

 

Our investment criteria

 

We invest in Wales-based businesses or businesses relocating to Wales.  To be considered for investment you should demonstrate:

  • Unique technology targeting growing markets
  • Novel, robust intellectual property
  • An experienced, commercially-focused management team
  • Commercialisation strategy
  • A clear exit plan