Background

WFM is a private equity and venture capital fund manager. Its activities are focussed on the investment of private equity and venture capital and it currently manages over £11 million of funds targeted at SME businesses in Wales.

The current funds under management the HSBC Enterprise Fund for Wales and the follow-on HSBC UK / Finance Wales Fund for Wales.

With the funds under management, WFM typically invests in a range of development capital opportunities. As such, WFM is ‘hands on’ with its portfolio, usually taking a seat on the board, and integrally involved in the corporate and funding strategy. We have the capability to provide follow on investments as the company grows.

WFM is actively seeking to raise and manage larger funds capable of continuing our financing strategy and allowing investment in SME businesses across the UK.

WFM was founded in late 1994 as part of the YFM Group. It was acquired by Watershed Private Equity LLP on 22 July 2008.