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The University of Glamorgan spin-out company, GeoVS Ltd, has secured a £250,000 equity investment from Finance Wales to continue developing its interactive 3D visualisation and simulation software platform used in marine and geo-modelling applications
Independent security company, SGD Security Ltd, has its sights set firmly on UK expansion following the acquisition of Bedwas-based 1001 Fire and Security Ltd backed by an undisclosed debt investment from Finance Wales.
Finance Wales has appointed Jerry Mobbs, a specialist in investing in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), as Deputy Portfolio Manager. He joins Finance Wales’ seven-strong portfolio management team.
The head of the Kauffman Fellows Program, an international initiative to identify and develop emerging global leaders in venture capital, has met with key figures involved in supporting and investing in early stage, technology-based businesses in Wales.
Providing schools and youth groups with the opportunity to train and play at some of Europe’s top football and rugby clubs has led to significant growth and a fresh round of investment for Cardiff-based International Sports Tours Ltd.
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News features
2009 - 10 was a record year for Finance Wales.
Finance Wales and the Co-operative Bank co-invested in a multi-million pound deal in Cardiff Marine Group.
Finance Wales has invested in ZooBiotic's acquisition of BioMonde GMbH, its main European competitor.
Affresol can begin making and selling low-cost sustainable housing thanks to a start-up loan from Finance Wales.
UES, a portfolio company, faces a brighter future thanks to a second funding round from Finance Wales.
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