We’re a mission-driven investor with the capital, expertise and ambition to unlock the UK’s future

We’re a mission-driven investor with the capital, expertise and ambition to unlock the UK’s future

What we offer

Private sector finance
We offer a range of financing tools across the capital structure, including loans, guarantees and equity investments for projects which align with our strategy.
Local government support
We offer a bespoke lending and advisory service in support of regional significant projects, including project development, commercial and financial expertise, and investment.

Our five-year strategic plan to 2030/31

Our long-term strategic plan sets out our ambition and direction, including the sectors we expect to invest in.

Battery

Building UK battery supply chain resilience

Recent global shocks have exposed the fragility of critical supply chains and the risks of reliance on concentrated production.

Alongside the Clean Technology Partnerships Initiative we’ve published a paper exploring both how batteries are central to this challenge, and where the UK has a real opportunity to act.

10 ways our financing is unlocking the UK's future

We have now committed £10bn across infrastructure, places, businesses and technologies to help drive economic growth, strengthen national resilience, and accelerate the transition to clean energy. 
 
It’s a moment to reflect on what our investments are delivering - 79,000 jobs, £18.3bn in private finance, and broadband connections for up to 20 million homes.
 
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Mapping our impact across the UK

Learn about the impact we're having in your area.

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National Wealth Fund backs Tungsten West to unlock critical UK tungsten supply

National Wealth Fund backs Tungsten West to unlock critical UK tungsten supply

The National Wealth Fund is investing up to £71 million in Tungsten West to support the restart of the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon

  • Investment provides UK Government with an exclusive negotiation period for right to procure up to 50% of Hemerdon’s annual production
  • This secures a domestic supply of tungsten, a critical mineral with applications in defence, aerospace and next generation energy
25 August 2026
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DataVita secures £300 million for data centre rollout in Scotland’s AI Growth Zone, with backing from National Wealth Fund and major lenders

DataVita secures £300 million for data centre rollout in Scotland’s AI Growth Zone, with backing from National Wealth Fund and major lenders

A £202 million National Wealth Fund guarantee unlocks a c.£300 million debt facility from a syndicate of lenders including ING, ABN AMRO, Santander, the Scottish National Investment Bank and Siemens Financial Services.

  • Financing will deliver expansion and construction of two data centres in the North Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone, with full capacity of both contracted to CoreWeave under a 15-year agreement
  • Transaction marks the National Wealth Fund’s first support for domestic compute capacity, strengthening the UK’s sovereign AI capability
  • Connection to Scotland’s low-carbon energy mix and use of closed-loop cooling reduces draw on resources[1]
18 August 2026
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National Wealth Fund backs cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds
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Regional and local economic growth

National Wealth Fund backs cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds

West Suffolk Council and The National Wealth Fund have agreed a loan facility to help deliver the new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (AME) in Bury St Edmunds, bringing jobs, innovation and growth to the area.

30 July 2026
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