Wales ScaleUp Index
In 2025 this Wales ScaleUp Index reflects 1,200 scaleup and 610 scaling businesses generating £19.6bn for the Welsh Economy, and employing more than 121k people. Of the 1,200 scaleups, the majority are growing over 30% yoy in either employment or turnover, and almost a quarter are growing by more than 50%. Furthermore, over 370 have broken through £10.2m in turnover or £5.1m in assets, attaining £541m in external investment. These companies are across all sectors and geographies, with Food and Drink and Accommodation, Health and Social Work, and Wholesale and Retail representing the largest sectors. The biggest barriers highlighted by Welsh Scaleups CEOs to their further growth is Access to Markets at home and abroad; Talent and
Access to Finance: ScaleUp Britain wants to make sure that we continue to address these challenges and connect Welsh scaleups to the Money, People and Markets that they need to propel their global ambitions.
