Development Bank of Wales

The Development Bank of Wales, established in 2001 by the Welsh Assembly Government, serves as an independent financial institution dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales. The bank provides a range of commercial funding options, including bridge financing, business loans, micro loans, and development capital, with investments typically ranging from £0.001 million to £2 million. It focuses on various sectors such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy, primarily targeting businesses based in Wales or those willing to relocate there. The Development Bank of Wales also engages in co-investing with banks and private investors, and offers flexible financing solutions to startups and established companies alike, emphasizing sustainable growth and innovation within the Welsh economy.

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Marketing and Communications Director

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Rhian Elston

Investment Director

Rhodri Evans

Deputy Fund Manager of New Investments

Chris Griffiths

Technical Investment Director

Carl L. Griffiths

Technology Seed Fund Manager

Nicola Griffiths

Portfolio Executive

Paul Lee

Deputy Fund Manager

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Special Situations Manager

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Group Investment Director

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Property Director

Steve Smith

Director of Technology Venture Investments

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Fund Manager

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Senior Investment Executive

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Bond Digital Health

Private Placement in 2020
Bond Digital Health Ltd designs and develops cloud based applications and software solutions for healthcare industry to reduce information gap between patient and medical professionals. The company solutions include Commercial SaaS (software as a service) platform for POC (point of care) test and diagnostics developers and Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO’s), it enables sufferers of conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to manage their condition and connect to their clinical practitioners. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Thalia Design Automation

Series A in 2014
Thalia Design Automation Ltd. operates as a semiconductor electronic design automation (EDA) company that provides software solutions to assist in the design of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits.

Stratium

Seed Round in 2016
Stratium Limited manufactures and supplies mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers (QCL) for commercial applications. The company offers compound semiconductor lasers to OEM customers. It offers QCLs, which are used in environmental monitoring, vehicle collision avoidance, breathe diagnostics, vehicle emission monitoring, petrochemical process monitoring, and marine ship emissions monitoring applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Clever Chefs

Debt Financing in 2019
Clever Chefs is a Premium caterer which serves truly unique and inspiring local food to weddings & events covering the south of England & Wales. based in Cardiff & Bristol

IMSPEX Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2014
MSPEX Diagnostics Ltd was founded in 2011 as a spinoff of the University of Glamorgan, in South Wales, with the aim to develop markets and applications for Ion Mobility Spectrometry Technology in clinical research, clinical diagnostics, food and environmental analysis. Through its acquisition of GAS GmbH in January 2013, IMSPEX secured access to World leading IMS technology and to a range of equipment which is market ready for customer applications. Over 2013 the group formed by IMSPEX and GAS has established relationships and provided instruments to a range of blue chip companies, research hospitals and research centres and universities.

CDSM Interactive Solutions

Venture Round in 2008
CDSM Interactive Solutions, Ltd. develops interactive Internet based e-learning contents. Its services include educational consultancy, and design and technical development services for a variety of Internet-based projects. The company also provides Web site design and development services, as well as offers online information technology training for people and companies in the United Kingdom. CDSM Interactive Solutions, Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is based in Swansea, the United Kingdom.

Chocci Cake Company

Debt Financing in 2017
Chocci Cake Company is providing bespoke chocolate cakes for all your special occassions.

cloud.IQ

Series A in 2017
cloud.IQ is an AI and machine learning based automated conversion rate optimisation platform for e-commerce businesses. Powered by real-time data and analytics, the cloud.IQ technology works to optimise the customer journey without requiring any website changes, significantly growing online revenue. Co-founded in 2012 by James Critchley and Paul Phillips, cloud.IQ is headquartered in London with offices in Sydney, serving a global client list including Allianz, Boots, Bose, EE, Hearst Magazines, Samsung, TUI and more. For more information, visit www.cloud-iq.com.

Smartpipe Solutions

Series A in 2016
Smartpipe is creating the only global, real-time, privacy compliant and completely secure data ecosystem for the monetisation of network operators’ rich customer data. Their patent-protected solution enables network operators, data providers, advertising agencies and brands to mutually benefit from high-quality, privacy compliant data assets, driving ROI for the entire data monetisation value chain. Made possible by a single technical integration into multiple ecosystems such as advertising, e-commerce and financial services, Smartpipe’s approach offers contextual, consented and anonymised customer data segments to data partners in real-time. This enables the delivery of highly relevant and targeted commercial communications to consumers. Smartpipe is backed by leading mobile, enterprise and SaaS investors, is headquartered in London with a software and development research centre in Cwmbran.

Better Boards

Private Placement in 2020
Better Boards Limited, a consultancy that specializes in developing governing boards, executive committees, and executives that work with boards and aspire to a board position. The company offers onboarding, board evaluation and review, and management retreat services. It also provides licensing and special training programs. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

The Hours Café & Bookshop

Debt Financing in 2017
The Hours Cafe & Bookshop is a stock a fine selection of carefully hand-picked classics, contemporary fiction, poetry, art, local interest and children’s books. Our charming cafe is home to the now famous ‘Sticky Toffee-Apple Pudding’ and offers a scrumptious array of freshly prepared food.

Quote on Site

Seed Round in 2019
QuoteOnSite was founded in 2017 by husband and wife team TJ and Elaine Amas. Based in Swansea with two young children, the idea surfaced five years ago after noticing a need for a quoting tool within the trade and construction industry. After two years of market research, developing the product and a huge amount of testing, QuoteOnSite officially launched. TJ and Elaine then spent a further two years of bootstrapping while developing the product to make it suitable across all sectors and therefore applicable to all SMEs. They have now just received investment which has enabled them to work full time for QuoteOnSite which will in turn enable accelerated growth.

BlackDice

Private Placement in 2019
Their AI powered cyber security solution helps telecoms operators create new services, reducing churn and increasing revenue.Their patented technology for any router/gateway, using minimal resources, connects to cloud services providing 24*7 protection, any network, anywhere

LIGNIA Wood Company

Private Placement in 2018
LIGNIA Wood Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of solid wood, hardwood, and fire retardant cladding products for indoor and outdoor applications. It sells its products through distributors. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Barry, United Kingdom.

Yimba

Private Placement in 2020
Yimba Ltd develops a fintech multimedia and marketing platform that enables banks to differentiate their mobile wallet offering and generate new consumer insights. Its platform offers digital cobrand and affinity; aggregated fintech; and personalized marketing and engagement services. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Chester, United Kingdom.

Nemesis Bioscience

Private Placement in 2018
Nemesis Bioscience Ltd. develops and commercializes therapeutic agents that resurrect the antibiotic sensitivity of currently resistant microbial pathogens. Its symbiotics kill pathogenic microorganisms directly and/or make them susceptible to currently existing antibiotics. The company’s solutions are used to treat infections and to prophylactically prevent patients acquiring potentially life-threatening resistant pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

SCS Group

Debt Financing in 2012
SCS Group – previously known as Smoke Control Services – is one of the UK’s leading providers of ventilation, building management and smoke control solutions. Their systems are installed in thousands of buildings nationwide, and they have an unrivalled reputation for technical excellence, innovation, quality and collaboration.

Just Play Golf

Debt Financing in 2020
Just Play Golf is a driving range facility with beautiful views of the stunning Rhondda Golf Club and Rhondda Valleys.

Careercake

Venture Round in 2018
Careercake Limited operates an online learning platform that offers on-demand access to career and business training courses. It offers training for businesses in the areas of professional development, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, and career development. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Paperclip

Venture Round in 2018
Paperclip App Ltd. develops and offers location-based item trading application for mobile phones. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Penarth, United Kingdom.

Mallows Beauty

Debt Financing in 2023
Mallows Beauty is a vegan beauty brand. Targeting Gen Z and young millennials, Mallows Beauty is a fun, creative, and practical "self-love" organization that focuses on self-care and mental well-being.

Channel Fisheries

Venture Round in 2012
Channel Fisheries is a privately held company that provides fishery services. It provides fish and seafood preparation services, including skinning, filleting, de-scaling, and portioning of fish.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2015
Seren Photonics Ltd has developed a manufacturing procedure that greatly increases the intensity of light generated at the heart of a HBLED at negligable cost to the manufacturer. The technology has been applied to standard HBLED structures and so far has demonstrated between 100% to 900% increase in light generation compared to unprocessed diodes. The technology is based on the work of Dr Tao Wang and the EPSRC National III-V Centre attached to the School of Engineering, University of Sheffield.

Head Candy

Debt Financing in 2018
Head Candy Hair Salon Market Harborough offers all type of hairdressing; from contemporary to traditional. We are specialists in colour and complete style changes, whilst providing you with a relaxed and informal setting. Hairdressing services for women, men, teens and children.

ADC Biotechnology

Venture Round in 2011
ADC Biotechnology Ltd produces new antibody drug conjugate based anti-cancer drugs in the oncology field. The company offers Lock-Release, a drug purification process that eliminates several steps, purification equipment, and reduces process risks. It also offers a range of consultancy and R&D services for drug developers and manufacturers. ADC Biotechnology Ltd was formerly known as Reaxa Biotech Ltd and changed its name to ADC Biotechnology Ltd in May 2010. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in St Asaph, United Kingdom.

Signum-Health Ltd

Private Placement in 2018
Signum-Health Ltd develops a cloud-based diagnostic and community referral tool, which integrates securely with health and social care IT systems. The company offers its service through artificial intelligence and cloud-based technology to health care professionals to electronically and remotely; diagnose, triage, and refer patients to a variety of public and private health, social care, and wellbeing providers. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Caerphilly, United Kingdom.

Orthos

Funding Round in 2010
Orthos Limited engages in the development of biomaterials and cellular technologies for bodies repair mechanisms. It offers ßGran, a bone graft technology, which provides a three dimensional scaffold that supports vascularisation and cell attachment; and Osteoboost, a cell harvest technology. The company also provides synthetic biologically active tissue engineered products for restoration of the human skeleton. Its osteobiologic materials and cellular technologies are used by surgeons to regenerate the skeleton following trauma, disease, and surgical procedures, such as spinal fusion. Orthos Limited was formerly known as Orthos (UK) Limited and changed its name in January 2006. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Community Energy Pembrokeshire

Debt Financing in 2020
Community Energy Pembrokeshire is a Community Interest Company created for the benefit of all individuals and community groups dwelling.

NearMeNow

Seed Round in 2018
NearMeNow an app designed to adapt, diversify, and ultimately revive waning high streets across the country .NearMeNow provides a cost-effective digital solution to help those businesses advertise and engage more effectively with customers and collaborate more efficiently with other local businesses.

Abcellute

Funding Round in 2007
Abcellute is to achieve global adoption of its SureCellâ„¢ cell transport technology by providing the research community with enhanced, fresh-cell systems. These will maximise the utilisation of this often scarce resource and provide products that are much more convenient to use than current fresh-cell systems. This will deliver benefits to biomedical researchers in key areas such as pre-clinical drug evaluation and regenerative medicine.

Phytoponics

Seed Round in 2020
MAKING FRESH PRODUCE ABUNDANT AND MORE SUSTAINABLE Phytoponics designs and manufactures Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponic growing systems for supply to commercial produce growers. Our mission is to realise and promote the sustainable benefits of hydroponic agriculture at scale through the global deployment of our Deep Water Culture substrate-less growing solutions.

Creo Medical

Venture Round in 2014
Creo Medical Limited engages in the research and development of electrosurgical medical devices relating to the field of surgical endoscopy in the United Kingdom. It is developing Speedboat RS2, a medical instrument through a combination of bipolar radiofrequency and microwave energy in a single platform for tissue dissection, resection, ablation, and coagulation. Creo Medical Limited was formerly known as MicroOncology Ltd. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chepstow, the United Kingdom. Creo Medical Limited is a subsidiary of Creo Medical Group plc.

Robinwood

Debt Financing in 2018
Robinwood run a number of popular education and activity centres for primary school groups from age 7 to 11. Children can climb and canoe, ride a giant swing or zoom down a zipwire – all at the same site. Lessons and activities are tailored for different year groups, all studying key stage 2.

Loopster

Private Placement in 2020
Loopster is a platform which makes buying and selling second hand kids clothes effortless. The first concierge resale site in the UK, we make it easy to be more sustainable. For shoppers, they offer cleanly photographed, hand checked quality kids’ clothes at quarter of High Street prices. Sellers simply fill a prepaid Loopy Clear Out Bag with clothes, post it, and we pay them for all the clothes we accept..

Datmedia

Seed Round in 2009
Datmedia Ltd pioneered (SaaS) Online Video Platforms and offered services in the three main cornerstones of online video production and management.

Jellagen

Series B in 2018
Jellagen Pty Ltd is a Med-Tech company offering high grade native collagen sourced from jellyfish. Our jellyfish collagen is applicable for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research and a wide variety of cell culture application. We currently supply native collagen for cell culture research supplied in solution or powder.

Talkative

Private Placement in 2018
Talkative Ltd provides real-time customer engagement software that helps companies to connect with their online customers. Its solution allows website visitors to do voice web calling, video web calling, co-browsing, and web chat with companies from within their websites. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Newport, United Kingdom.

Jöttnar

Venture Round in 2017
Jöttnar Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets technical clothing for mountaineering, winter climbing, and mountain skiing. It offers its products online in Europe and internationally. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2020
Space Forge Limited develops a reusable satellite. The company manufactures alloys and other materials. It manufactures metals and crystals that are used in computing, telecoms, and pharmaceutical products. It owns and operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales. Space Forge Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Daydream Education

Seed Round in 2015
Packed full of curriculum-based content and ready-made interactive activities, our Interactive Content Packs provide an exciting and engaging resource for both teacher and pupil, utilising classroom technology to its full potential. Our Interactive Content Packs are easy to use and implement in the classroom, allowing teachers to communicate their lesson successfully to a large group and stimulate learning.

Moneyshake

Angel Round in 2019
Moneyshake.com Limited operates car leasing comparison site that enables users to compare and find new lease car in the United KingdomThe company was formerly known as Lifepa.Com Limited and changed its name to Moneyshake.com Limited in December 2008. Moneyshake.com Limited was founded in 2007 and is based in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

​Reacta Biotech

Venture Round in 2020
Reacta Biotech has been established to develop, manufacture and commercialise oral food challenge materials to pharmaceutical standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Phytoponics

Private Placement in 2020
MAKING FRESH PRODUCE ABUNDANT AND MORE SUSTAINABLE Phytoponics designs and manufactures Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponic growing systems for supply to commercial produce growers. Our mission is to realise and promote the sustainable benefits of hydroponic agriculture at scale through the global deployment of our Deep Water Culture substrate-less growing solutions.

QuoteOnSite Ltd.

Private Placement in 2019
QuoteOnSite Ltd. develops a cloud-based quote management platform. The company offers software as a service (SaaS) based platform, QuoteOnSite, which provides automated tasks, pricing quotations, cost management, and messaging services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Swansea, United Kingdom.

Awen Collective Ltd

Pre Seed Round in 2018
A cyber attack to an energy, water, transportation or manufacturing organisation could cause significant disruption to society. It is the mission of Awen Collective to reduce the impact of cyber attacks on society's critical infrastructures. We do this by developing software which helps these industrial organisations to increase visibility into their operational networks and decrease cyber risk. Our innovative software solutions are purpose-built for all Operational Technologies (OT), whether brand new or legacy. . This includes Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Building Automation and Control Systems (BAC / BAS), Robotics and the Internet-of-Things (IoT)

Talkative

Seed Round in 2016
Talkative Ltd provides real-time customer engagement software that helps companies to connect with their online customers. Its solution allows website visitors to do voice web calling, video web calling, co-browsing, and web chat with companies from within their websites. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Newport, United Kingdom.

Jehu Group

Debt Financing in 2017
The Jehu Group is a third generation family owned business with over 80 years of successful trading history.We mange our operations on a day-to-day basis through three trading subsidiaries. Each subsidiary is supported by Jehu Group Limited which provides finance, HR, technical and procurement functions.In all of our markets, we position ourselves as a dynamic and bespoke alternative to national contractors and house builders and are proud of our strong reputation in the market place.

Lydia Limited

Private Placement in 2018
Lydia Limited operates a platform that provides motorists with information on tyre prices and availability from various manufacturers and suppliers. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Port Talbot, United Kingdom. As of February 11, 2020, Lydia Limited operates as a subsidiary of Motor Easy Ltd.

Laser Wire Solutions

Venture Round in 2014
Laser Wire Solutions Ltd. manufactures flexible automated laser wire stripping products in the United Kingdom. Its products include automated wire stripping, automatic window stripping, continuous stripping, and slug pulling solutions. The company’s products are used in various applications, including medical electronics, aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, automotive, data and telecommunications, and others. Its products are also used for various technologies, including polymer cutting, polymer ablation, shield cutting, fine wire stripping, and medical components. The company sells its products through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. Laser Wire Solutions Ltd. is based in Abertillery, United Kingdom.

Simply Do Ideas

Seed Round in 2018
Simply Do is an enterprise SaaS platform enabling organisations to efficiently crowdsource innovation to deliver business improvement. The AI-powered product is used by clients from across academia, engineering, healthcare, financial services and government. They recently featured in '20 SaaS Startups to Watch in 2020' alongside Salesforce and Slack (AiThority.com).

AMPLYFI

Private Placement in 2020
AMPLYFI Ltd. develops a software that helps enterprises in unlocking and making sense of the Internet. The company offers DataVoyant, which uses artificial intelligence and provides business and intelligence research services in deep web to locate relevant open-source content. It serves various markets, such as automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products and services, energy, financial institutions, healthcare, Internet services, insurance, media and entertainment, professional services, software and technology services, retail, apparel and footwear, telecommunication, tobacco, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Humankind Ventures Ltd.

Private Placement in 2019
Humankind Ventures Ltd. offers home finger-prick blood testing solutions. The company focuses on general wellbeing, diet and fitness, and hormone health. Humankind Ventures Ltd. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Chepstow, United Kingdom.

Seren Electrical

Debt Financing in 2017
Seren Electrical Supplies sources a range of electrical goods and equipment that are high quality at the right price and are suitable for commercial or domestic customers. Carefully selected, the product range includes lighting, wiring accessories, cable and a host of electrical products for any project. The products are available from stock and by next day service.

LIGNIA Wood Company

Venture Round in 2018
LIGNIA is the company is helping to tackle issues around the limited supplies of legal and sustainable hardwoods

ADC Biotechnology

Venture Round in 2017
ADC Biotechnology Ltd produces new antibody drug conjugate based anti-cancer drugs in the oncology field. The company offers Lock-Release, a drug purification process that eliminates several steps, purification equipment, and reduces process risks. It also offers a range of consultancy and R&D services for drug developers and manufacturers. ADC Biotechnology Ltd was formerly known as Reaxa Biotech Ltd and changed its name to ADC Biotechnology Ltd in May 2010. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in St Asaph, United Kingdom.

Kinderly

Venture Round in 2020
Kinderly develops software for early years’ education to help childcare professionals comply with government regulation, to improve communication with parents, and to encourage a fun learning environment at home. It is based in London, England.

Nutrivend

Seed Round in 2017
Nutrivend is UK's no. 1 specialist sports nutrition solutions. Nutrivend started in 2012 with the mission of improving the convenience of fitness nutrition. Today, Nutrivend is a full-service provider of sports nutrition vending solutions to fitness centers and gym chains across the UK. Nutrivend is known for innovation and products of high quality with great taste.

Nursery Book Ltd.

Private Placement in 2020
Nursery Book Ltd. develops a software application that enable nurseries to track and share daily updates about children’s progress with parents. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

AMPLYFI

Seed Round in 2019
AMPLYFI Ltd. develops a software that helps enterprises in unlocking and making sense of the Internet. The company offers DataVoyant, which uses artificial intelligence and provides business and intelligence research services in deep web to locate relevant open-source content. It serves various markets, such as automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products and services, energy, financial institutions, healthcare, Internet services, insurance, media and entertainment, professional services, software and technology services, retail, apparel and footwear, telecommunication, tobacco, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Creo Medical

Series A in 2012
Creo Medical Limited engages in the research and development of electrosurgical medical devices relating to the field of surgical endoscopy in the United Kingdom. It is developing Speedboat RS2, a medical instrument through a combination of bipolar radiofrequency and microwave energy in a single platform for tissue dissection, resection, ablation, and coagulation. Creo Medical Limited was formerly known as MicroOncology Ltd. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chepstow, the United Kingdom. Creo Medical Limited is a subsidiary of Creo Medical Group plc.

QPC

Venture Round in 2012
QPC has been at the forefront of contact centre innovation for more than 20 years. From voice, to emerging, multi-channel technologies, the company has long led a worldwide debate on the challenges facing customer experience practitioners, and created pioneering solutions to overcome them.

Ocean Matters

Debt Financing in 2018
At Ocean Matters, They strongly believe that with an acute focus on sustainable cleaner fish supply and utilization, they can help make a meaningful difference. It’s this vision that drives them forward every day. Their mission is to become an industry leader in sustainable sea-lice management solutions by developing consistently reliable supplies of healthy cleaner fish and deepening their experience and support around their successful deployment. Their deep knowledge of marine water RAS systems and water treatment will help mark a difference.

Forth

Seed Round in 2019
Forth are a group of clinical and digital experts who are passionate about healthcare. They’re part of a new breed of digital healthcare companies who are transforming people’s relationship with their health by using technology to give them more information and help them gain greater control.

AssayMetrics

Series B in 2011
AssayMetrics offers novel fluorescence technologies: dye labeling reagents, enzyme substrates, imaging agents and fluorescence lifetime platereaders'

Spotnails

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Spotnails Ltd. manufactures and supplies Pneumatic Tools and Collated Fastenings. Its products include flooring tools such as Model TS3832 Air Stapler Floor Underlayment Kit, Spotnails Model CN 45 Nailing Kit £635 + VAT(110/240v), and Spotnails Carpet Gripper Nailer £205 plus VAT; auto feeding screw driving systems; flooring and decking screws; and cap staplers. Spotnails Ltd. was founded in 1995 and is based in Caerphilly, United Kingdom.

Moneyshake

Private Placement in 2019
Moneyshake.com Limited operates car leasing comparison site that enables users to compare and find new lease car in the United KingdomThe company was formerly known as Lifepa.Com Limited and changed its name to Moneyshake.com Limited in December 2008. Moneyshake.com Limited was founded in 2007 and is based in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Thalia Design Automation

Private Placement in 2019
Thalia Design Automation Ltd. operates as a semiconductor electronic design automation (EDA) company that provides software solutions to assist in the design of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits.

Geosho

Seed Round in 2011
Geosho was founded in 2010 and launched in 2011, with the goal to change how small and medium enterprises in the EU interact with and exploit location based data and smartphones . Based in Wales, Geosho employs 4 staff across the UK. Geosho is a web-based mapping and location data services platform. Geosho have developed a range of market specific products for SMEs using the core platform and API. Geosho want to bring the advantages of web based location & mapping services and their integration into bespoke smartphone applications to all businesses at a cost that is not prohibitive. Geosho use a range of established Open Source Technologies and data to deliver these. Geosho recognises the limitations of Open Source technologies and is now also a partner to ESRI UK and can provide bespoke white label hybrid solutions for larger organisations utilising the new ESRI cloud product. Currently there are three products that are in use around the world with customers across Europe, the US, Asia, Africa and Australasia: Tradeshift - Cartobi - Free and Paid for Spatial Analysis applications for the innovative Tradeshift network. Bausho - Mapping based property management system and range of integrated smartphone apps for Estate Agents and their prospects. Rougeo - a location based content authoring, management and distribution platform that allows location based content to be created and exported in a wide range of accessible file formats including ePub, iPub, & PDF With a range of integrated smartphone apps for the Tourism, culture, heritage and leisure sector. We are also developing a Public Transport app with the pilot due to commence in Q2 2013 and are working with a number of clients on white label projects.

Acuitas Medical

Venture Round in 2013
The mission of Acuitas Medical is the development and commercialisation of their unique magnetic resonance-based diagnostic technique, fine Structure Analysis (fSAâ„¢) for the in-vivo characterisation of a variety of important pathologies including organ fibrosis, cancer, and bone disease.

AMPLYFI

Seed Round in 2017
AMPLYFI Ltd. develops a software that helps enterprises in unlocking and making sense of the Internet. The company offers DataVoyant, which uses artificial intelligence and provides business and intelligence research services in deep web to locate relevant open-source content. It serves various markets, such as automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer products and services, energy, financial institutions, healthcare, Internet services, insurance, media and entertainment, professional services, software and technology services, retail, apparel and footwear, telecommunication, tobacco, and food and beverage. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

W2 Global Data

Series A in 2018
W2 provide a wide range of web-based, online screening tools and services to help organisations make quick, informed decisions about the people and organisations they are interacting with. The solutions and associated services that W2 provide enable organisations to achieve regulatory compliance by conducting Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud prevention due diligence. W2 offers solutions including, but not limited to, Age & ID verification, PEP and Sanctions screening, Enhanced Due Diligence, device location and reputation management as well as a wide range of professional services. W2 have partnered with some of the world’s largest data providers to ensure that you get simple, real-time access to reliable, up to date information.

Acuitas Medical

Seed Round in 2011
The mission of Acuitas Medical is the development and commercialisation of their unique magnetic resonance-based diagnostic technique, fine Structure Analysis (fSAâ„¢) for the in-vivo characterisation of a variety of important pathologies including organ fibrosis, cancer, and bone disease.

Space Forge

Seed Round in 2021
Space Forge Limited develops a reusable satellite. The company manufactures alloys and other materials. It manufactures metals and crystals that are used in computing, telecoms, and pharmaceutical products. It owns and operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales. Space Forge Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Nemesis Bioscience

Seed Round in 2017
Nemesis Bioscience Ltd. develops and commercializes therapeutic agents that resurrect the antibiotic sensitivity of currently resistant microbial pathogens. Its symbiotics kill pathogenic microorganisms directly and/or make them susceptible to currently existing antibiotics. The company’s solutions are used to treat infections and to prophylactically prevent patients acquiring potentially life-threatening resistant pathogens. Nemesis Bioscience Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Alesi Surgical

Venture Round in 2017
Alesi Surgical was founded in 2009 to develop and commercialise products that improve the safety, efficacy and outcomes of surgical procedures. The company is a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT), a leading surgical training centre in the UK. Alesi Surgical has a unique level of access to experienced surgeons, surgical trainers and trainees, which allows it to identify issues in procedures and design devices to address these issues.
UES works with clients to manage utility costs and environmental impact on a risk free basis. It provides comprehensive utility and environmental management services that are focused on realizing commercial benefits.

Thermetrix

Private Placement in 2018
Thermetrix Ltd. designs and manufactures hardware and software for personal healthcare systems and devices. It offers design, software development, and research and testing services. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Abercynon, United Kingdom.

Storm & Shelter

Debt Financing in 2015
Storm & Shelter is a video production company specialising in brand content, tv adverts and music videos.

Victorian Sliders

Debt Financing in 2017
Victorian Sliders specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows, supplying professional trade installers across the UK.

G-volution

Funding Round in 2010
The G-volution Optimiser multi-fuel technology follows a simple principle. Take one of the most efficient engine types today (the diesel engine) and dual-fuel the engine with a cleaner and less expensive fuel by displacing a portion of the diesel used with natural gas or LPG. The G-volution Optimiser is installed alongside the original diesel ECU and allows the engine to combust two or more fuels simultaneously.

A1 Eyewear

Debt Financing in 2019
A1 Eyewear provide an end-to-end service to all of our customers, offering eye tests, contact lenses, glasses, sunglasses, accessories, repairs, and maintenance service. This is in addition to customer discounts, and advice on a number of different eye care schemes.

Mainstay Marine Solutions

Debt Financing in 2016
Mainstay Marine Solutions carries on a long legacy of boat building with a core management team who have been designing and building workboats for over 30 years in our deep-water facilities in Pembroke Dock, on the Milford Haven waterway in South West Wales. We are renowned for our quality workmanship and pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture quality Welsh products to international customers. We offer a fully-comprehensive service from concept design to through-life support. So whether it’s new workboat build, refit, maintenance or repair, we understand that time and precision are critical. Responsive and exacting, we meet your critical deadlines and ensure your vessel or waterside infrastructure’s time in service is maximised, safely.

Bond Digital Health

Venture Round in 2021
Bond Digital Health Ltd designs and develops cloud based applications and software solutions for healthcare industry to reduce information gap between patient and medical professionals. The company solutions include Commercial SaaS (software as a service) platform for POC (point of care) test and diagnostics developers and Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO’s), it enables sufferers of conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to manage their condition and connect to their clinical practitioners. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Reacta Biotech Limited

Private Placement in 2020
Reacta Biotech Limited manufactures oral food challenge kits for clinical food allergy testing. The company provides pharmaceutical quality oral food challenges for clinical trials of novel therapies. It manufactures food materials formulated to contain specific doses of food allergen, such as peanuts that are undetectable by patients by flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance for optimal binding by inclusion of flavoring and texturing agents. Reacta Biotech Limited was founded in 2013 and is based in Deeside, United Kingdom.

Bond Digital Health

Venture Round in 2020
Bond Digital Health Ltd designs and develops cloud based applications and software solutions for healthcare industry to reduce information gap between patient and medical professionals. The company solutions include Commercial SaaS (software as a service) platform for POC (point of care) test and diagnostics developers and Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO’s), it enables sufferers of conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to manage their condition and connect to their clinical practitioners. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Tatami Fightwear

Debt Financing in 2016
Tatami Fightwear is a producer of clothing and equipment for Brazilian jiu jitsu fighters.

DP Online Limited

Private Placement in 2018
DP Online Limited owns and operates an online platform for job seekers and providers. It allows companies to post jobs and seek best suitable candidates. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Nudjed

Seed Round in 2015
Nudjed Ltd. develops and operates a personalized online health and wellbeing platform aimed at busy professionals. Its platform allows users to access health advice, get support setting motivational goals, and take step-by-step challenges to improve their health; book training sessions and receive support from experts in psychology, physiology, and nutrition; and support teams to focus resources on areas, which improve productivity through the working environment. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Land Energy

Debt Financing in 2010
Land Energy Limited, an energy supply company, finances, installs, and operates wood pellet fired boiler systems for delivering heat and power to the business and public sectors in the United Kingdom. It also manufactures wood pellets; and designs and installs biomass boilers for various applications and fuel types, including wood pellet, wood chip, waste wood, coppiced timber, and energy crops; and boiler sales. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Memberoo

Venture Round in 2017
Memberoo does away with traditional paper-based loyalty cards, allowing customers of participating shops, cafes and restaurants to register their shopping trips using their mobile phone. The app also provides valuable information for businesses and allows them to offer targeted and personal customer offers.

BiVictriX Therapeutics

Private Placement in 2019
BiVictriX Therapeutics Ltd. develops bispecific antibody drug conjugates to target unmet need in blood cancer. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom.

Crossfit TG

Debt Financing in 2017
Cardiff-based CrossFit TG offers customers a fresh new approach to reaching their fitness goals – from strength training to high intensity workout classes – and encourages the use of fitness tracking technology to help them assess their needs and reach their goals.

Forth

Venture Round in 2021
Forth are a group of clinical and digital experts who are passionate about healthcare. They’re part of a new breed of digital healthcare companies who are transforming people’s relationship with their health by using technology to give them more information and help them gain greater control.

Hudman Limited

Seed Round in 2016
Hudman is proud to provide highly adaptable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Specialising in software for manufacturing, construction, installation and project based industries, we offer solutions that can adapt to suit the ever-changing needs of modern business. Our award winning Central ERP® software a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional ‘on-premise’ ERP software.

Inetec

Venture Round in 2007
Inetec Limited provides waste management solutions to food manufacturers and retailers in the United Kingdom and Europe. Its services include on-site and off-site solutions, pay and throw, and maintenance contracts. Inetec Limited was formerly known as International Technology Traders, Ltd. and changed its name to Inetec Limited in May 2004. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Pyle, the United Kingdom.

Vortex IoT

Private Placement in 2019
Vortex IoT designs and manufactures sensors for harsh environments where conditions are hostile, power supply is limited, AI is needed, and data security is critical. It offers remote condition monitoring (RCM) solutions for detecting obstruction and intrusions for rail infrastructure; smart city air quality monitoring solutions; RCMs for heavy industry asset performance management; early stage RCM concept products for use in the water industry; and solutions for airport gateway services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Swansea, United Kingdom with a satellite office in Singapore.

Properr

Seed Round in 2017
Properr simplifies the property purchasing process. It is a white-label online portal which helps all involved in the sale or purchase of a home that efficiently monitors progress, flag up next steps, to-do’s, and offers a secure place for all parties to upload relevant documentations. Their product, Track My Move brings everyone involved in the home selling process into a single place. Features of the application are transaction management, notifications, intuitive design, personalized dashboards, and electronic signing. Properr is a U.K.-based company that was founded in 2015.

Space Forge

Private Placement in 2020
Space Forge Limited develops a reusable satellite. The company manufactures alloys and other materials. It manufactures metals and crystals that are used in computing, telecoms, and pharmaceutical products. It owns and operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales. Space Forge Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.