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Welsh tech venture Kubos has secured more than $2.1m to accelerate its patented cubic GaN microLED technology. Our follow-on funding supports its next stage of growth from Cardiff University’s sbarc building, alongside Innovate UK, LCIF3 & S4C Digital Media. Read more: ow.ly/OO7K50ZvMMc

A Wrexham meadery is scaling up one of the world’s oldest drinks. We’ve provided a £30k loan to Stone Circle Mead to support new brewing equipment, increased production & new honey ales, beers and cyders. Read more about our investment: ow.ly/ovkT50Zu9KF

Taylor Facilities Management has secured a £2.8m investment from us to support a management buyout & its next phase of growth. The deal supports continuity & growth at the Llanelli-based business, which operates across the UK & Ireland. Read more: ow.ly/apVP50Zq3tK

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]

Succession planning can feel like something for the future, but starting early can give business owners more options & greater control over what happens next. Whether you're considering a management buyout, family succession or another route, our blog explores key considerations to help you plan ahead: ow.ly/4p1k50ZqwNy

Helping secure the future of a care home that's served the Treorchy community for more than 100 years. We've supported Ati2ude Care Ltd with a seven-figure loan through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund to acquire Tŷ Pentwyn Care Home, which provides residential & dementia nursing care for up to 35 residents. Read more: ow.ly/MxHK50Ztlvm

Considering a management buyout (MBO)? Whether you're a business owner planning your next step or a management team looking to take a business forward, we're here to help. We support Welsh businesses with loan & equity investments from £500k to £3m & can guide you through the MBO process. Find out more: ow.ly/S5fl50ZqwIv

You might not be thinking of selling your business just yet, but it is never too early to start succession planning. Early planning, good advice & access to appropriate finance all make for a successful exit when the time comes. Our video explains what business owners should be considering when creating a succession plan. Find out more about the support we offer: ow.ly/vzHK50ZoelE

A new Economic Intelligence Wales report warns that succession planning remains underdeveloped across Wales' SME community. Planning early can help protect jobs, retain local ownership & give businesses the best chance of thriving long into the future. Read more: ow.ly/jfOp50ZnQHC

A Carmarthenshire farm has opened its gates to visitors for the first time after creating two holiday cottages alongside its cattle farming business. Supported by a £150k loan from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, Carnau Mawr Holiday Cottages is combining farming & tourism to create a new income stream and help secure its long-term future. Read more: ow.ly/qU0650ZlwNg #DevBankHelped

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: ow.ly/z1K450ZjBb8

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]

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: ow.ly/921l50Zi8AA

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: ow.ly/fhHu50ZhsOJ

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: ow.ly/1HPf50Zghko

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: ow.ly/jkcI50Zewkq @EmployeeOwned

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: developmentbank.wales/news-a…