Flexible debt and equity packages for innovative technology businesses based in Wales
Investing in technology businesses
Finance Wales invest seed and growth capital in innovative technology businesses with the ambition and potential to become international market leaders. They are a leading UK technology ventures investor. Since 2009 they have invested almost £28 million in 30 companies.
As a fund manager, they can invest in innovative technology ventures already based in, or locating to Wales. They can invest from the Welsh Government’s Wales Technology Seed Fund as well as the European-backed Wales JEREMIE Fund.
From The Wales Technology Seed Fund, Finance Wales can:
- Structure equity investments from £50,000 to £150,000
- Support technology start-ups, university spin outs and IP rich companies move towards commercialisation
From the Wales JEREMIE Fund, Finance Wales can:
- Invest from £50,000 to £2 million
- Invest follow-on rounds up to £5 million
- Structure the most suitable debt and equity package for your business
Bringing new technology to market
The investment team at Finance Wales has a breadth of sector and investment experience and understands the challenges faced by rapidly growing businesses. As a ‘hands on’ investor, they work closely with portfolios, especially in strengthening management teams to ensure their investment builds a stronger business.
Finance Wales have a keen exit focus and help develop exit strategies that give them the best chance of building shareholder value and achieving profitable returns (exits).
Finance Wales portfolio
Finance Wales invest across a range of technology sectors including:
- Energy & environment
- Electronics & engineering
- ICT, software & services
- Life sciences
- Medical technology
Click here for portfolio highlights.
Making the right introductions
Finance Wales have developed a network of co-investors including other institutional investors, business angels and high net worth individuals.
Their technology venture investment team has strong links with university research centres and access to additional business development support in Wales.
Applying for investment
Finance Wales invest in technology businesses:
- Based in Wales
- That relocate to Wales
To apply for investment you’ll need to demonstrate that your business has:
- Unique technology targeted at a growing market(s)
- Novel, robust intellectual property
- A deliverable commercialisation strategy
- An experienced and passionate management team
- A clear exit plan
“Finance Wales has skilfully built an exciting portfolio of high growth, technology based businesses. We are actively seeking new investment opportunities in the very best technology businesses that are forecasting early market penetration or significant growth in revenues.”
Steve Smith, Director, Technology Venture Investments
Contact Finance Wales
T: +44 (0)800 587 4140
info@financewales.co.uk