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.
FW Capital is a fund management company specializing in commercial investments in businesses with strong growth potential. Established in 2010, it is a subsidiary of the Finance Wales Group and operates primarily in the North East and North West of England. As part of the DBW Group, the largest investment group of its kind in the UK, FW Capital focuses on equity and debt investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to support their development and expansion.
Iona Capital Ltd comprises a team of waste management and renewables executives who implement long term infrastructure projects.
It manages funds on behalf of institutional investors, and the fund is focused on investments in the bioenergy sector. As of today, Iona has made investments in several environmental infrastructure projects in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The company was founded on May 25, 2011, and it is based in London and Manchester, England.
WestBridge Fund Managers Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in management buy-outs, emerging growth, mature, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, development capital, acquisition capital, buy and builds, replacement capital, and institutional purchases in lower middle market firms. The firm invests in small to mid market companies and small and medium enterprises. It does not invest in start-ups and in biotech, oil and gas, and property sectors. The firm seeks to invest in all sectors with a focus on healthcare, healthcare equipment and services, financial services, business services, leisure, selected technology, industrial, and retail. It also seeks to invest in niche sectors. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in United Kingdom and Wales. It seeks to invest between £5 million ($6.15 million) and £15 million ($18.45 million) in companies with sales value of more than £2 million ($3 million); EBITDA of more than £2 million ($2.46 million); and enterprise value between £2 million ($3 million) and £30 million ($45 million). The firm also seeks to make follow on investments. It seeks to be a co-investor, take a board seat in its portfolio companies, and seeks to hold its investments between three and five years. WestBridge Fund Managers Limited was founded in 1994 and is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. The firm operates as a subsidiary of WestBridge Capital LLP.
CVC Capital Partners is a global private equity and investment advisory firm founded in 1981 as London-based Citicorp Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Citigroup. Its European presence expanded rapidly and, by 1993, it had branches in Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands. This same year, the management group wholly acquired the firm and renamed it CVC Capital Partners. Expansion continued with its first branch outside Europe opening in Hong Kong in 1999, closely followed by the Seoul office in 2000. The first American presence was established in New York in 2007, strengthened by the opening a second office - San Francisco - in 2015.
Inflexion Private Equity, founded in 1999 by John Hartz and Simon Turner, is a mid-market private equity firm specializing in UK buyout transactions. The firm invests between £10 million and £200 million for both minority and majority stakes in high-growth businesses across various sectors. With a team of over 85 professionals, Inflexion boasts one of the largest mid-market investment teams, enabling it to collaborate closely with the companies in which it invests. This approach reflects the firm's ongoing commitment to fostering growth and delivering value to its portfolio companies.
Business Growth Fund, established in 2011, is a prominent investor in small and mid-sized businesses, offering patient capital and strategic support to growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs. As the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in small and medium-sized companies, they have £2.5bn to support businesses across various sectors and regions. With 14 offices, they are closely connected to the businesses they invest in. Boasting a team of over 150 professionals and a network of board-level executives, they aim to drive economic activity by enabling entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and contribute to increased employment, exports, and overall growth. The companies in their portfolio collectively employ close to 50,000 people, highlighting their significant impact on the business landscape.
LDC is a private equity company that offers financial investment services to its clients. Established in 1981 LDC is a leading player in the private equity mid-market and is able to provide up to £100m of funds for buyouts and development capital transactions in UK unquoted companies.
LDC’s client portfolio consists of firms in the TMT, support services, retail, travel, leisure, healthcare, construction, and financial services industries. It range of investments include management buyouts, development capital, secondary buyouts, and institutional buyouts.
Harwood Private Equity is a private equity firm specializing in investing in management buyouts, expansion capital, growth capital, consolidation (buy-and-build) opportunities, and public-to-private transactions. It invests across a range of sectors including manufacturing, leisure, media, healthcare, retail, financial services, and construction. The firm seeks to invest in small and medium sized businesses in the United Kingdom. It invests upto £20 million ($32.43 million) in each portfolio company. The firm typically invests in companies with enterprise values between £10 million ($16.21 million) and £100 million ($162.15 million). It seeks to identify an exit strategy before making an investment. Harwood Private Equity is based in London, United Kingdom. Harwood Private Equity operates as a subsidiary of Harwood Capital LLP.
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) is a seasoned investor with a 20-year track record of supporting founder-led teams in achieving their business goals. Specializing in technology sectors such as SaaS, consumer internet, energy technology, and tech-enabled services, SEP offers not only financial investment but also valuable expertise and access to an international network. With a portfolio of over 160 companies, SEP prides itself on being a supportive partner for management teams looking to maximize growth and value.