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Development Bank of Wales Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

Development Bank of Wales Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
130
Total Invested
$335.0M
Average Investment
$2.5M

Development Bank of Wales's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
SolasCure2024Grant$518KCambridge
Validient2024Seed$380KNewport
Hope Macy2023Seed$1.9MCardiff
clear_pixel VR2023Angel$459KCardiff
Tourhub2023Seed$1.2MCardiff
Level22023Pre-Seed$780KLondon
Operati2023Pre-Seed$614KNewport
Thalia Design Automation2023Series Unknown$2.7MBath
Stratigens2023Pre-Seed$268KNewport
Halo Therapeutics2023Seed$1.9MBristol

Complete List of Development Bank of Wales Portfolio Companies (130)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
76SolasCureGrant$518KCambridge, United Kingdom
77ValidientSeed$380KNewport, Australia
78Hope MacySeed$1.9MCardiff, United Kingdom
79clear_pixel VRAngel$459KCardiff, United Kingdom
80TourhubSeed$1.2MCardiff, United Kingdom
81Level2Pre-Seed$780KLondon, United Kingdom
82OperatiPre-Seed$614KNewport, United Kingdom
83Thalia Design AutomationSeries Unknown$2.7MBath, United Kingdom
84StratigensPre-Seed$268KNewport, United Kingdom
85Halo TherapeuticsSeed$1.9MBristol, United Kingdom
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedical

Transforming chronic wound care with breakthrough enzymatic technology

Cambridge, United Kingdom
March 2024
$518K
Grant

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Fraud DetectionRisk ManagementSoftware

Validient is a platform that automates the client onboarding and compliance processes for law firms and regulated businesses.

Newport, Australia
February 2024
$380K
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Financial Services

Hope Macy is a dynamic and expanding financial technology company.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
December 2023
$1.9M
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

EdTechE-LearningLife ScienceNeurosciencePharmaceuticalSTEM EducationTrainingVirtual Reality

clear_pixel VR accelerates critical skill uptake in biomedical and pharmaceutical laboratories through VR training.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
October 2023
$459K
Angel

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

LeisureTourism

Tourhub aim to connect travellers with unique and interesting adventures.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
October 2023
$1.2M
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Financial ServicesFinTechForeign Exchange TradingTrading Platform

The first fully visual no-code automated strategy creation tool built for retail traders

London, United Kingdom
September 2023
$780K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)SaaSSoftware

Operati offers to transform how SMEs handle project planning and estimation.

Newport, United Kingdom
August 2023
$614K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsSemiconductorSoftware

Thalia Design Automation provides software solutions to assist in the design of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits.

Bath, United Kingdom
July 2023
$2.7M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Business IntelligenceSaaSSoftware

Stratigens is a SaaS application that combines labor market, economic, and geography data to deliver strategic business decisions.

Newport, United Kingdom
June 2023
$268K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics

Halo Therapeutics develops antivirals to prevent users from sickness.

Bristol, United Kingdom
May 2023
$1.9M
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

EducationSkill Assessment

2B Enterprising offers an enterprise education program that aims to inspire next generation and foster an entrepreneurial mindset.

Swansea, United Kingdom
March 2023
$481K
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics

CanSense is an accurate, rapid, non-invasive, blood diagnostic for the early detection of cancer.

Swansea, United Kingdom
March 2023
$1.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureBiotechnologyCRMCyber SecurityFarmingInformation Technology

Bionema creates chemical-free pest management solutions for horticulture, turf & landscape, & forestry sectors.

Swansea, United Kingdom
March 2023
Grant

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cyber SecuritySecurity

Hut Six Security is a company that protects organizations from the most prevalent cause of security breaches.

Newport, United Kingdom
February 2023
$400K
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

ApparelOutdoorsRetailSporting Goods

Jöttnar is a premium, authentic, outdoor apparel brand, anchored in outstanding product and heroic mountain sports endeavour.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
January 2023
$1.7M
Equity Crowdfunding

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsAutonomous VehiclesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternet of ThingsMachine LearningPollution Control

Route Konnect is a AI based software company.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
May 2022
$984K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedicalSoftware

The market leading digital consent to treatment application.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
April 2022
$529K
Grant

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Industrial AutomationLogisticsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingRobotics

Bot-Hive is building the future of flexible automation.

Bristol, United Kingdom
April 2022
$393K
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Agxio enables artificial intelligence, data science & digital innovation solutions for the agriculture, biotech & life sciences industries.

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
March 2022
$2.7M
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyWealth Management

Delio is a white label technology offering that enables wealth management firms, private banks and other financial institutions.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
March 2022
$8.3M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Financial ServicesFinTechMarketing

Yimba is a fintech multimedia and marketing platform.

Chester, United Kingdom
March 2022
$668K
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

ComplianceCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware

Cyber Security Software as a Service

Gaerwen, United Kingdom
January 2022
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

ComputerInformation TechnologySoftware

Quote on Site is a technology start-up.

Swansea, United Kingdom
January 2022
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Food and BeverageHealth CareSoftware

Glucose Republic is an app that provides tailored food recommendations.

Cardiff, United Kingdom
December 2021
$660K
Seed

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

FitnessHealth CareWellness

Forth is an innovative biometrics tracking platform which helps people navigate their way to better health.

Chepstow, United Kingdom
November 2021
$2.2M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Development Bank of Wales

How many companies has Development Bank of Wales invested in?

Development Bank of Wales has invested in 130 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Development Bank of Wales invest in?

Development Bank of Wales's top investment sectors include Software, Health Care, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Financial Services. The firm invests across 61 different industry categories.

What is Development Bank of Wales's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Delio received $8.3M in a Series Unknown round. Development Bank of Wales's total known invested capital is $335.0M.

What is the average investment size for Development Bank of Wales?

Development Bank of Wales's average investment size is $2.5M across its portfolio of 130 companies.

What are Development Bank of Wales's most recent investments?

Recent Development Bank of Wales portfolio additions include SolasCure, Validient, Hope Macy, clear_pixel VR, Tourhub. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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