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Welsh Government

Welsh Government

Cardiffgov.wales

Overview

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales that provides funding, grants, and investments to support businesses in Wales, primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Development Bank of Wales.

Year Founded

1999

Portfolio Companies

67

Website

gov.wales

Investments

Welsh Government investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Zip WorldJul 2023GrantCo-investor
Marine Power SystemsMar 2026Corporate FundingCo-investor
Riversimple-GrantCo-investor
Transcend Packaging Ltd.Jul 2018GrantCo-investor
CanSenseJan 2025GrantCo-investor
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Welsh Government based?

Welsh Government is headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

When was Welsh Government founded?

Welsh Government was founded in 1999.

How many portfolio companies does Welsh Government have?

Welsh Government has 67 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Welsh Government's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Zip World, Marine Power Systems, Riversimple, Transcend Packaging Ltd., CanSense.

What was Welsh Government's most recent investment shown here?

Welsh Government's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Marine Power Systems in 2026.

What sectors does Welsh Government focus on?

Welsh Government focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Welsh Government focus on?

Welsh Government typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Welsh Government's AUM?

Welsh Government's assets under management are estimated between $2.4B and $2.5B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCardiff
Year Founded1999

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