National Wealth Fund
The government-owned investor based in Leeds, financing infrastructure, businesses and technologies that support growth and the move to clean energy.
- Leeds office
- 2 Whitehall QuayLeeds LS1 4HR
- Headquarters
- Leeds
- Companies House
- 06816271
Company profile · Updated 3 Nov 2026 · Sources: Companies House and Leeds Today reporting
About National Wealth Fund
The National Wealth Fund is a government-owned investor based at 2 Whitehall Quay in Leeds. It is wholly owned by HM Treasury but independent in its investment decisions, and it is not a bank. It was formerly known as the UK Infrastructure Bank.
It invests in infrastructure, supply chains, businesses and technologies across the UK that support growth and the move to clean energy. It uses debt, guarantees and, where capacity allows, equity, in sectors including offshore wind, green steel, batteries, AI, semiconductors, defence and life sciences. Private sector projects must be based in the UK and need at least £25 million. Councils can apply through a separate local authority lending route on its enquiry form.
Services
Debt finance
Loans for UK projects needing £25 million or more
Guarantees
Guarantees used alongside debt to bring in private investment
Equity
Equity investment in innovation sectors as capacity allows
Local authority lending
Lending and support for councils on regionally significant projects
Project enquiries
Online form to discuss a project with the fund
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