Location
The Foresight Investment Manager will be able to talk you through the Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) and possible growth funding opportunities ✨
Foresight Group is a leading UK-based investment manager, founded in 1984, focused on building a sustainable future through private equity, infrastructure and real assets. Foresight partners with ambitious small and medium-sized businesses, as well as infrastructure projects, providing growth capital and hands-on support to help them scale sustainably, create jobs and deliver long-term value. The firm invests across the UK, Ireland, Europe and Australia, with a strong emphasis on regional growth, energy transition and responsible investing.
Webiste: https://foresight.group/
At the event, discussions with Foresight may include:
Regional investment opportunities – how Foresight supports businesses outside London through dedicated regional funds such as the Investment Fund for Wales. The Cardiff team who will be joining you at the event works closely on the Investment Fund for Wales which is a regional Investment Fund.
The Investment Fund for Wales (IFW) is a £130m fund set up by the British Business Bank to support Welsh SMEs, with Foresight managing the £63m equity fund investing up to £5m.
Eligibility + fit
- Whether the business has material operations in Wales (or a plan to) and aligns with IFW’s purpose to support Welsh SME growth.
- Typical investment range: up to £5 million (equity finance).
- Sector agnostic.
What the funding is for (use-cases)
- Growth funding (scaling the business) and selective equity release are specifically referenced as part of IFW’s flexibility.
- Whether you are looking to target new markets, add new products, improve sales and marketing or professionalise operations funding is designed to support businesses through the next stage of their cycle
Investment approach (how Foresight presents itself)
IFW is positioned as long-term capital, supporting growth, innovation and regional impact.
- Foresight’s IFW materials also position the team as a regional investor with an established private equity platform and experience, typically supporting companies through different growth stages.
Meet the Experts is a weekly event at Welsh ICE where an expert from the local business community offers free 121 advice. This is a great opportunity to ask any burning questions and receive tailored guidance specific to your needs.
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