Early stage businesses

We believe that to boost Wales’ economy, we need to increase the investment and support available for the best Wales-based entrepreneurs.

We invest between £100-500k in post-revenue EIS eligible businesses.

Investment Criteria

Team

Talented, balanced team with relevant experience

 

Financials

Increasing sales and a visible path to positive cash flow. Valued under £10m

EIS eligble

Meets HMRC EIS criteria. Secured Advanced Assurance from HMRC

 

Exit route

Sensible entry price. Ability to generate attractive returns. Identifiable exit routes

Products

Clear route to market. Durable competitive advantage. Structural growth tailwinds

 

Wales based

Wales based headquarters

Why work with us

  • Multi-exit track record

    We’re a team of experienced value creators with an enviable track record. We’ve achieved exits in excess of £400m and advise on over £200m worth of transactions each year.

  • It's not about who you know

    Unlike a lot of investors, you don’t need a ‘warm’ introduction for us to consider your pitch. If you have an exciting, Wales-based business in need of funding, we would to hear more.

  • Expert counsel and support

    We work closely with our portfolio companies, using our networks, expertise and deep industry knowledge to help them scale and reach their potential.

Investment process

 

1

Register your company online

Introduce us to your company and check you meet our high level criteria.

 

2

Initial and follow up meetings

The first meeting is for you to pitch your business to us. If successful, we will require follow up meetings to gain a better understanding of your overall strategy.

 

3

Due diligence

We conduct a thorough review and assessment of products, team, customer relationships and any intellectual property.

 

4

Term sheet

Following the approval of our Investment Committee, we will issue our proposed terms.

 

5

Post-investment support

From investment to exit and beyond, we can help entrepreneurs with everything from strategy to recruitment.

 

6

Follow up funding

The very best performers across the portfolio can count on more funding if required.