27/02/2026
🚀 How Hexa Finance Enabled Hikitalo’s Expansion into Cardiff
At Hexa Finance, we’re dedicated to delivering practical, accessible financial solutions that help businesses grow across Wales and the wider UK. Today, we’re excited to share how we supported Hikitalo, a fast‑growing wellness brand founded by Will Jenkins, as they prepare to open their third location and their first urban sauna in Cardiff, launching April 2026.
đź“Ť About Hikitalo
Built on Will’s passion for the power of saunas to bring people together and support both physical and mental wellbeing, Hikitalo has quickly become a stand‑out name in the Welsh wellness space. With two South Wales locations already thriving, expanding into the capital was the natural next step.
🔥 What the Cardiff site will offer
The new city‑centre venue will feature:
• Three wood‑fired saunas reaching 85–100°C
• Three contrasting plunge pools
• A mixed‑use wellbeing space including an ice bath
• Capacity for up to 36 people per hour
All designed to introduce Cardiff to the restorative benefits of heat therapy and community in a modern, accessible setting.
đź’ˇ The Funding Solution
To make this expansion possible, Hikitalo required straightforward, fast business finance to support a full fit‑out — from construction and groundwork to installation of new saunas and the wider mixed‑purpose environment.
Hexa Finance worked closely with Will and Niki Haggerty‑James from BCRS Business Loans to arrange the right funding solution, ensuring a smooth process and keeping the project on track for its planned spring launch.
đź—Ł Feedback from the Founder
Will shared:
“Traditional lenders were unable to support our expansion, but Hexa Finance and BCRS believed in our vision from day one. This funding has allowed us to secure the right location, grow our team, and bring the benefits of sauna to even more people.”
🤝 Our Perspective
Sharon Bromage, Senior Growth Advisor at Hexa Finance, added:
“Supporting ambitious Welsh businesses like Hikitalo is exactly why we do what we do. Will’s vision for wellness and community is inspiring, and it’s been a pleasure to help bring this next chapter to life.”
Read our full Case Study: https://buff.ly/ha7tB6F
