Become a Partner
The Cardiff Capital Region Invest Partnership Programme is an opportunity for businesses to be part of our incredible region’s future through our strategic placemaking partner status.
Together, we can open doors for our people and businesses, be seen on the world stage and promote the region as a landmark destination for capital investment and foreign direct investment through our key cluster sectors.
We’re developing a more integrated approach to promoting our region, meaning we can offer partners – like you – the option to engage across a full year of programmed activity. This is your chance to help CCR to amplify our investment opportunities and build a region where future
generations can thrive.
The Cardiff Capital Region Invest Partnership Programme means you can enjoy stronger collaboration and greater visibility year-round.
Read our Partnership Programme Brochure to find out more and complete the form opposite to register your interest.
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Our Partners
Headline Partner
Invest in Cardiff leads the development and delivery of the city’s economic development strategy, driving forward major regeneration, inward investment, and growth opportunities across Wales’ capital.
As Cardiff enters a significant period of transformation ahead of UEFA Euro 2028, Invest in Cardiff is helping shape a city with unprecedented alignment of new infrastructure, strong market demand, and major investable development opportunities. This includes the multi‑million regeneration of Atlantic Wharf with a new 16,500‑capacity arena, the rollout of Cardiff Crossrail to enhance citywide connectivity, and the creation of innovation-focused districts such as the Cardiff Investment Zone and Cardiff Parkway employment campus.
With rapid population growth, a skilled young workforce, and strong commitments to low‑carbon, sustainable development, Invest in Cardiff works with investors, developers, and businesses to unlock long‑term, scalable opportunities in one of the UK’s fastest‑growing capital cities.
By 2028, Cardiff will be even more connected, sustainable, and globally competitive and Invest in Cardiff is the gateway to being part of that success.
Principal Invest Partner
AIS Utilities is a UK-based Independent Connection Provider (ICP) specialising in turnkey utility connections across electricity, gas and water. From initial application and design through to construction, metering and commissioning, they offer a one-stop solution for residential, commercial and generation clients. With accreditations under schemes such as NERS and GIRS, AIS Utilities handles everything from feasibility studies and diversions to permanent connections, ensuring compliance, deadlines and quality standards are met.
Cardiff University is one of the UK’s leading teaching and research universities. A member of the Russell Group, we are known for our cutting-edge research, diverse programmes of study, and vibrant student community. Together, we can create a better future for all.
Geldards LLP is one of Wales’s leading full-service commercial law firms. From our Cardiff HQ, our 300-strong team delivers strategic legal advice that powers business innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across the Cardiff Capital Region and beyond.
Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, is a leading provider of partnership and open-market housing. The company has expertise in housing-led regeneration including new-build, affordable and build to rent, open market housing, refurbishment and retrofit, later living and strategic land. With offices across England, Scotland and Wales, Lovell offers a full range of residential solutions to its partners as both contractor and developer.
Morgan Sindall Group plc is a leading UK Construction & Regeneration group with annual revenue of £3.6bn, employing around 7,200 employees and operating in the public, regulated and private sectors. It reports through six divisions of Construction, Infrastructure, Fit Out, Property Services, Partnership Housing and Urban Regeneration.
Principal Invest Partner
AIS Utilities is a UK-based Independent Connection Provider (ICP) specialising in turnkey utility connections across electricity, gas and water. From initial application and design through to construction, metering and commissioning, they offer a one-stop solution for residential, commercial and generation clients. With accreditations under schemes such as NERS and GIRS, AIS Utilities handles everything from feasibility studies and diversions to permanent connections, ensuring compliance, deadlines and quality standards are met.
Cardiff University is one of the UK’s leading teaching and research universities. A member of the Russell Group, we are known for our cutting-edge research, diverse programmes of study, and vibrant student community. Together, we can create a better future for all.
Geldards LLP is one of Wales’s leading full-service commercial law firms. From our Cardiff HQ, our 300-strong team delivers strategic legal advice that powers business innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across the Cardiff Capital Region and beyond.
Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, is a leading provider of partnership and open-market housing. The company has expertise in housing-led regeneration including new-build, affordable and build to rent, open market housing, refurbishment and retrofit, later living and strategic land. With offices across England, Scotland and Wales, Lovell offers a full range of residential solutions to its partners as both contractor and developer.
Morgan Sindall Group plc is a leading UK Construction & Regeneration group with annual revenue of £3.6bn, employing around 7,200 employees and operating in the public, regulated and private sectors. It reports through six divisions of Construction, Infrastructure, Fit Out, Property Services, Partnership Housing and Urban Regeneration.
Invest Partner
31ten work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them.
Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what we do, and we collaborate with our clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.
Clarke Willmott LLP is a trusted national law firm with a strong and growing presence in Cardiff, serving clients across South Wales, the South West and beyond. Based in the heart of the city at 2 Callaghan Square, the Cardiff office provides tailored, practical legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses. Its team of experienced solicitors delivers a full range of services including commercial property, social housing, real estate finance, construction, banking and finance, financial litigation, commercial services and private client work.
Since opening in 2015, the Cardiff office has earned a strong reputation for specialist knowledge of the Welsh economy, deep understanding of the impact of Welsh Government and devolution, and a highly client-focused approach. The team is consistently recognised in leading legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with several partners and associates named individually for excellence.
HLM Architects are committed to tackling the key environmental, social and economic challenges faced by regions, cities, towns and estates across the world. The practice transforms neglected areas to deliver sustainable assets that truly work for their communities.
31ten work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them.
Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what we do, and we collaborate with our clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.
Clarke Willmott LLP is a trusted national law firm with a strong and growing presence in Cardiff, serving clients across South Wales, the South West and beyond. Based in the heart of the city at 2 Callaghan Square, the Cardiff office provides tailored, practical legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses. Its team of experienced solicitors delivers a full range of services including commercial property, social housing, real estate finance, construction, banking and finance, financial litigation, commercial services and private client work.
Since opening in 2015, the Cardiff office has earned a strong reputation for specialist knowledge of the Welsh economy, deep understanding of the impact of Welsh Government and devolution, and a highly client-focused approach. The team is consistently recognised in leading legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with several partners and associates named individually for excellence.
HLM Architects are committed to tackling the key environmental, social and economic challenges faced by regions, cities, towns and estates across the world. The practice transforms neglected areas to deliver sustainable assets that truly work for their communities.
Hugh James is a leading full-service UK law firm. Guided by purpose and expertise, we deliver the right outcomes for clients while supporting our people, communities and the planet. With offices across the UK, we provide clear direction through complex challenges.
Savills Cardiff has forged a strong reputation for providing integrated property services to both local and UK-wide businesses and individuals, thanks to our expertise across a wide variety of sectors, and global reputation.
We are the largest property services firm in South Wales, with a team of 100+ on hand, offering unmatched breadth to deliver comprehensive service to our clients.
Our capabilities include residential, rural, and new homes sales, planning and major infrastructure consultancy, business space letting and sales, investment, development, valuation, LPA receivership, property management, economics, building and projects consultancy, and energy brokerage. We handle the acquisition and disposal of all asset classes, ranging from affordable housing to shopping centres, student accommodation, or industrial.
At The Urbanist we bring together town planning, masterplanning, urban design and landscape architecture to ensure we create places that people feel good about.
Our goal is to ensure that our advice, effort and ideas are implemented. This means that our approach is based on striking a successful balance between ideas and fresh thinking and making a strong business case. Our history of consistent project delivery proves that our approach works. The fact that we have many trusted and longstanding client relationships suggest that our clients think so too.
Wates is a leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses and through our award winning Cardiff Living residential development programme with Cardiff Council we are delivering new low carbon energy efficient homes for the future.
Hugh James is a leading full-service UK law firm. Guided by purpose and expertise, we deliver the right outcomes for clients while supporting our people, communities and the planet. With offices across the UK, we provide clear direction through complex challenges.
Savills Cardiff has forged a strong reputation for providing integrated property services to both local and UK-wide businesses and individuals, thanks to our expertise across a wide variety of sectors, and global reputation.
We are the largest property services firm in South Wales, with a team of 100+ on hand, offering unmatched breadth to deliver comprehensive service to our clients.
Our capabilities include residential, rural, and new homes sales, planning and major infrastructure consultancy, business space letting and sales, investment, development, valuation, LPA receivership, property management, economics, building and projects consultancy, and energy brokerage. We handle the acquisition and disposal of all asset classes, ranging from affordable housing to shopping centres, student accommodation, or industrial.
At The Urbanist we bring together town planning, masterplanning, urban design and landscape architecture to ensure we create places that people feel good about.
Our goal is to ensure that our advice, effort and ideas are implemented. This means that our approach is based on striking a successful balance between ideas and fresh thinking and making a strong business case. Our history of consistent project delivery proves that our approach works. The fact that we have many trusted and longstanding client relationships suggest that our clients think so too.
Wates is a leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses and through our award winning Cardiff Living residential development programme with Cardiff Council we are delivering new low carbon energy efficient homes for the future.
Invest Associate
Arup is a British multi-national professional services firm that provides design, engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across various aspects of the built environment. Founded in 1946 by Sir Ove Arup, the company has been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including the Sydney Opera House. Arup employs around 18,000 people in over 90 offices across 35 countries.
GOLDBECK designs and builds future-oriented buildings across Europe as a one-stop shop. Their portfolio covers warehouses, factories, car parks, offices and residential buildings. Since 2002, GOLDBECK UK has grown to 85 employees in Birmingham, Cardiff, London, and Manchester.
Knights Brown is a privately owned construction firm that focuses on delivering high-quality civil engineering and building projects. They operate primarily in sectors such as coastal and port engineering, energy, water utilities, and infrastructure. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in all its projects.
Arup is a British multi-national professional services firm that provides design, engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across various aspects of the built environment. Founded in 1946 by Sir Ove Arup, the company has been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including the Sydney Opera House. Arup employs around 18,000 people in over 90 offices across 35 countries.
GOLDBECK designs and builds future-oriented buildings across Europe as a one-stop shop. Their portfolio covers warehouses, factories, car parks, offices and residential buildings. Since 2002, GOLDBECK UK has grown to 85 employees in Birmingham, Cardiff, London, and Manchester.
Knights Brown is a privately owned construction firm that focuses on delivering high-quality civil engineering and building projects. They operate primarily in sectors such as coastal and port engineering, energy, water utilities, and infrastructure. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in all its projects.
Event Sponsor
CBRE UK is the United Kingdom arm of CBRE, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, and a leading force in the UK property market. The business provides integrated advisory, management, and transactional services across commercial, residential, and mixed‑use sectors, drawing on the strength of CBRE’s global network of more than 500 offices in over 100 countries to deliver deep market insight and cross‑border expertise.
Event Sponsor
CBRE UK is the United Kingdom arm of CBRE, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, and a leading force in the UK property market. The business provides integrated advisory, management, and transactional services across commercial, residential, and mixed‑use sectors, drawing on the strength of CBRE’s global network of more than 500 offices in over 100 countries to deliver deep market insight and cross‑border expertise.