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Verified source: Development Bank of WalesLast verified 17 Sept 2026

Wales Flexible Investment Fund and Green Business Loan Scheme (Case Study)

A family-run Welsh café received £260,000 from the Development Bank of Wales for expansion and green improvements.

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Key facts

Funding amount
£260,000 (specific case study) - Funds available from £1,000 to £10 million for schemes
Deadline
Rolling – no fixed deadline
Region
Wales
Business type
Small businesses & SMEs
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Plain English summary

The Development Bank of Wales supported Caffi Beca, a family-run café, with £260,000 to relocate to a larger space and install energy-efficient solutions like an air heat pump and solar panels. This funding came from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund and the Green Business Loan Scheme, which offers loans for Welsh businesses and for energy efficiency projects.

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Who this is best for

  • Small businesses & SMEs
  • Organisations based in Wales
  • Projects aligned with business grants
  • Teams seeking funding around £260,000 (specific case study) - Funds available from £1,000 to £10 million for schemes

Who should not apply

  • Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
  • Organisations based outside Wales
  • Large enterprises above SME thresholds
  • Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

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Official source

Funding body
Development Bank of Wales
Last verified
17 Sept 2026

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