Entrepreneurship with purpose: the Komvida case

Founded by two women in an attic in Fregenal de la Sierra (Extremadura), Komvida has brought kombucha to the Spanish market, becoming a benchmark for this fermented drink. Read More

CFOs at the heart of strategy: lessons learned and keys to scaling and optimising investor relations

The role of the CFO is no longer just operational. In an increasingly demanding ecosystem, the CFO has become a key player in the evolution of startups and access to capital. At the latest ‘CFOs Network’ organised by BBVA Spark in Barcelona, CFOs from technology companies and… Read More

Technology for a sustainable future: the cleantech breakthrough

Climate technology, also known as ‘cleantech’, continues to gain market share through innovative business ideas that aim to drive decarbonisation and preserve the planet to avoid the most severe impacts of global warming above 1.5 °C.

From startup to global leader: how to scale up without losing control

Pere Vallès, CEO of Exoticca, and Jan de Dreu, from BBVA Spark, explain how to scale a business quickly without losing sight of your goals.

European investment landscape in 2025: the rise of AI and defence innovation

Still far from the record highs of 2021 and slightly down on 2023, investment in Europe shows positive signs and paints a new map of sectoral priorities for VC funds in the region.

BBVA closes its first venture debt financing deal in the UK with Plum, for £15 million

Santiago Muguruza: “Public-private partnerships are key to closing the innovation gap in Europe”

“We created Monnet because we noticed a growing need in the Latin American market”

Founded by Peruvian entrepreneurs Eduardo Luna and Franco Zurita, Monnet Payment Solutions began in 2020 as a fintech specializing in streamlining transactions and returns. Today it offers companies fast payment and collection solutions adapted to the reality of the markets in which they operate.

Insights for CFOs: tips for attracting funding and learnings for leading the growth of a tech company

BBVA Spark has brought together venture capitalists and CFOs in Madrid to address key issues for financial officers of fast-growing companies, from what to look for in a financial partner to best practices for raising capital.