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Development Bank of Wales

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Welcome to Funded, the official podcast from the Development Bank of Wales. In this series, we shine a light on the wide range of finance options available to businesses across Wales, from micro loans and property development finance to equity investment and strategic funding support. Each episode features conversations with our expert team, business leaders, and industry partners as we explore how tailored finance can unlock growth, spark innovation, and help businesses thrive. Whether you're a start-up founder, growing SME, or looking to understand how funding can power your next move, Funde...

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Investing in Wales' Tech Ventures 21.11.2025 16:42

In Wales Tech Week, host Gemma Casey is joined by Duncan Gray, Technology Venture Investments Director at the Development Bank of Wales and Paul Abrahams, CEO of Reacta Healthcare, to explore the Bank’s strategic approach to tech investment and how seed funding, follow-on investment and access to its expert team can help tech firms thrive.

Helping Businesses to Go Green 26.09.2025 33:22

The Development Bank of Wales’ Green Business Loan Scheme has been increased by £10 million to help accelerate the decarbonisation efforts of Welsh businesses. Host Bethan Cousins, New Business Director at the Development Bank of Wales, is joined by fund manager Nick Stork and Hugo Thompson and Joe Southall of Wizard Eco to consider the steps businesses are taking to cut energy use and move toward...

Scaling Tourism in Wales – The Power of Strategic Investment (Coming Soon) 26.08.2025 30:32

In this episode of Meet the Funder, the Development Bank of Wales podcast series, we explore how tourism businesses in Wales are scaling up, innovating, and creating impact with the help of the Wales Tourism Investment Fund (WTIF). From dog-friendly themed accommodation to heritage-inspired hospitality, we showcase real-world examples of how funding can fast-track business growth while supporting...

Micro Loans 20.06.2025 20:49

Business News Wales editor Gemma Casey is joined by Nicola Edwards, Fund Manager, and Donna Strohmeyer, Investment Executive, both from the Development Bank of Wales, to explore recent changes to the bank’s micro loan offering. They discuss how micro loans can support early-stage startups as well as helping established businesses manage cash flow or invest in growth, and they consider how the chan...