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Debt Finance from £100,000 - £2 million
As small businesses grow, large injections of capital are often needed to move them to the next level. The Investment Fund for Wales could help smaller business owners to deliver their business ambitions, including:
- Leasing new commercial premises
- Hiring a new team
- Funding marketing costs
- Purchasing new machinery or equipment
- Launching a new product or service
Our debt finance option is designed for smaller companies that can demonstrate growth potential.
How to apply
- Go to the fund manager’s website by clicking the box below.
- Make an enquiry directly to the fund manager.
- The fund manager will contact you to talk through your funding requirement.
- The fund manager may ask for more information and a formal application or pitch deck.
- The fund manager will evaluate your application and make the investment decision.
Have a question? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Investment Fund for Wales backs wrapper producers with £100k investment
06 May 2025
Supplying big names like Costa, Greggs, Lidl and Harvester, Chevler is investing in innovative, paper-only ‘Vac Wrap’ machines designed in-house and built locally – helping meet growing demand and tackle rising material costs.
Learn more Investment Fund for Wales backs wrapper producers with £100k investmentAI innovation in Wales: £130m fund fuels Cardiff University professor’s startup
03 March 2025
Nisien.AI a pioneering Welsh artificial intelligence start-up based in Cardiff, has received investment from the Investment Fund for Wales via Foresight Group and the Development Bank of Wales, in a joint investment. This investment will enable Nisie.AI to accelerate research and development, expand its workforce and scale its innovative solutions.
Learn more About the AI innovation in WalesIndoor soft play and activity centre opens third West Wales site after funding support
20 February 2025
Sgiliau Play Centre has launched a new site on Llanelli's Dafen Industril Estate, signifying the largest of the facilities in the region. It opened its doors last month after receiving a £100,000 finance package from BCRS Business Loans, via the British Business Bank’s £130m Investment Fund for Wales.
Learn more About the Indoor soft play and activity centreInvestment Fund for Wales Success Stories

Assured Insights
Data innovator Assured Insights received funding from the Investment Fund for Wales alongside investment from Assured Insight's founders and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.

SudoCyber
Cyber security software business SudoCyber received a £1m equity investment from the Investment Fund for Wales through appointed fund managers Foresight.
Longa
Women-led Turkish restaurant Longa expanded with a second site in Cardiff thanks to funding from the Investment Fund for Wales.
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