Development Bank of Wales

Development Bank of Wales plc
Native name
Banc Datblygu Cymru ccc (Welsh)
Company typePublic limited company
IndustryFinancial services
HeadquartersWrexham, Wales, UK
Key people
  • Gareth Bullock (Chairman)
  • Giles Thorley (Chief Executive)
Number of employees
275 (approximate)
ParentWelsh Government (100%; formerly Welsh Development Agency)
Websitedevelopmentbank.wales

The Development Bank of Wales (branded as simply Banc; Welsh: Banc Datblygu Cymru) is a Welsh development bank that provides financial support for Welsh businesses and is owned by the Welsh Government. The bank provides loans for businesses to start up, strengthen and grow and also provides equity investments for already established businesses.