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AI and internationalisation: the drivers of Colombian entrepreneurship

The Colombian entrepreneurial ecosystem reached 2,126 startups in 2024, a growth of 24% over the previous year. This is revealed in the ‘Colombia Tech

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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 fe

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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 a

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27 de May, 2025

AI and internationalisation: the drivers of Colombian entrepreneurship

23 de May, 2025

Entrepreneurship with purpose: the Komvida case

20 de May, 2025

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

14 de May, 2025

Technology for a sustainable future: the cleantech breakthrough

7 de May, 2025

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

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7 de May, 2025

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

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14 de April, 2025

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

11 de April, 2025

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

1 de April, 2025

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

Un nuevo desayuno para CFOs organizado por BBVA Spark en la sede de South Summit en Madrid.

20 de March, 2025

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

12 de March, 2025

4YFN 2025: Artificial intelligence attracts the next generation of entrepreneurs

27 de February, 2025

BBVA Spark supports MytripleA with a €30 million financing agreement to boost its growth

25 de February, 2025

The 10 events that will set the entrepreneurial agenda in the first half of 2025

12 de February, 2025

BBVA drives innovation in its wholesale banking by integrating the corporate financing unit for disruptive companies and the digital assets & blockchain strategy

10 de February, 2025

BBVA Spark supports Exoticca's international expansion and technological investment with an additional €25 million in debt finance

28 de January, 2025

Startup Spotlight with Pere Vallès, CEO of Exoticca

18 de December, 2024

BBVA Spark's 2024: 1,500 customers, €500 million in committed credit and a new team in London

10 de December, 2024

Four great uses of APIs for high-growth companies

27 de November, 2024

BBVA Spark finances its first operation in Portugal alongside Casafari

29 de October, 2024

BBVA Spark reinforces its role as a key ally of the LATAM entrepreneurial ecosystem at LAVCA Week

22 de October, 2024

"We wanted to change the way of receiving payments, which for 60 years has depended on the card system"

18 de October, 2024

The art of entrepreneurship comes together at BBVA Spark Summit 2024

18 de October, 2024

Carlos Torres Vila: “The combination with Banco Sabadell will position Catalonia as a European hub of innovation and entrepreneurship”

4 de October, 2024

FINNOSUMMIT 2024: the meeting of people and technology, key to success in fintech

23 de September, 2024

"Argentine entrepreneurs stand out for their talent and natural ability to solve problems"

20 de September, 2024

"Our platform aims to connect the entire distribution chain and transform it into a value chain"

30 de August, 2024

Nearshoring: Keys and Opportunities for Growth in Mexico

17 de July, 2024

"We transform talent assessment into an engaging experience through video gaming"

10 de July, 2024

"We provide the confidence that is culturally lacking in southern Europe with regard to deferred payment"

4 de July, 2024

Much more than balancing accounts: the role of the CFO as a co-pilot for startups and scaleups

2 de July, 2024

Innovation and leadership in Mexico: what to expect from a business future shaped by technological advances

19 de June, 2024

How to strengthen women's role in investment and entrepreneurship

13 de June, 2024

"The best way to get people to reduce their carbon footprint is by giving them incentives"

12 de June, 2024

Financing and support: BBVA Spark’s formula to boost entrepreneurs at South Summit

4 de June, 2024

A solid business model, the key to attracting venture capital to cleantech

29 de May, 2024

The Spanish startup ecosystem is beginning to stand out in the European context despite the contraction in investment

28 de May, 2024

Visibility and role models to promote women's presence in Colombia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

23 de May, 2024

“We help content creators capitalize on the trust they generate among peers”

21 de May, 2024

Colombian entrepreneurship solidifies with an increasing number of players across the country

14 de May, 2024

The vital role of APIs in the future of banking

7 de May, 2024

AI omnipresent, mixed reality, and other disruptive technologies transforming businesses

30 de April, 2024

Venture capital investment stabilizes in Latin America amidst a global slowdown

19 de April, 2024

"In Latin America, we need more investment options, both in terms of capital and debt"

17 de April, 2024

The decarbonization challenge mobilizes investment towards cleantech innovation

5 de April, 2024

"Resistance to change and lack of innovation are the challenges of insurtech in Latin America"

1 de April, 2024

"A company that lacks access to capital will find it very difficult to grow"

26 de March, 2024

Following the journey of a unicorn at BBVA Open Talks: the experiences of successful entrepreneurs on the path to growth

19 de March, 2024

BBVA Spark Colombia marks one year anniversary

12 de March, 2024

Prepared for changes, with a focus on profitability and mastery of technologies: the new role of CFOs

8 de March, 2024

Entrepreneurial women in Latin America: challenges, opportunities, and advice on the path to equality

6 de March, 2024

Fintech entrepreneurship to drive financial inclusion in Latin America

1 de March, 2024

4YFN 2024: the entrepreneurial ecosystem puts the spotlight on AI, deeptech and climatech

1 de March, 2024

"Improving profitability will allow us to grow more in the future"

26 de February, 2024

From Spain to the world: maturity, resilience, and international projection

19 de February, 2024

Colombia, on the innovation podium: Private investment, international vocation and fintech strength

14 de February, 2024

Cobre: "I am passionate about how an infrastructure can change the lives of millions of people and businesses"

12 de February, 2024

Argentina, a place of resilient entrepreneurship

7 de February, 2024

AI in 2024: how entrepreneurs are implementing this technology in their companies

5 de February, 2024

Mexico coming in hot: The startups and entrepreneurs spearheading the country’s technological transformation

1 de February, 2024

Lucas Ranallo, CEO of Complif: "If you want to grow fast, develop a product that puts out a fire within a company"

22 de January, 2024

Entrepreneur events that will shape the agenda in 2024

19 de January, 2024

Outlook for 2024: questions and answers from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

16 de January, 2024

Investment funds also feek funding: Capital calls

12 de January, 2024

BBVA Spark joins Bit2Me's 14 million round of funding

11 de January, 2024

Entrepreneurial Advisory: Key Advantages

9 de January, 2024

Business Budget: how to create it and types

4 de January, 2024

Generative AI, cyber resilience, and digital identities: technological trends that will take center stage in 2024

22 de December, 2023

Business angels: Who are they and what role do they play in the growth of startups?

20 de December, 2023

BBVA Spark’s 2023: international expansion, €250 million in startup financing and more than 800 customers

19 de December, 2023

Company treasury management: What is it and how to manage it?

14 de December, 2023

Crowdfunding, crowdlending and equity crowdfunding: these are the new forms of participatory financing

7 de December, 2023

"AI can speed up the process for a radiologist analysing a mammogram"

5 de December, 2023

What is a company merger and what types are there?

3 de December, 2023

Flexible financing: solutions to take your business to the next level

28 de November, 2023

Guide for entrepreneurs: tools for business innovation

24 de November, 2023

Quirno Lavalle, Menta: "The Argentine fintech ecosystem has a lot to contribute to the world"

21 de November, 2023

Optimising liquidity: How to use advance invoicing to drive growth

16 de November, 2023

Why Financial Risk Management Is Vital in Uncertain Times

14 de November, 2023

Sebastian Kreis, Xepelin's CEO: "For entrepreneurs, the scarcest resource is conviction"

10 de November, 2023

How to find the right funding? Types of debt on the road to profitability

8 de November, 2023

Scalability, the engine that drives high-growth startups

2 de November, 2023

Entrepreneur and investor perspectives at the Valencia Digital Summit 2023

31 de October, 2023

Happy workforce, assured growth: services to boost and improve employee wellbeing

26 de October, 2023

Cost control: how to manage financial resources wisely

24 de October, 2023

"Fintechs address the need for a payment and credit infrastructure for unbanked customers"

20 de October, 2023

Bank reconciliation: what is it and what are its benefits?

18 de October, 2023

Artificial intelligence is flourishing, including with entrepreneurs: applications and measures to avoid risks

17 de October, 2023

Sunhero raises 3 million in BBVA Spark debt to drive household electrification

16 de October, 2023

Mundimoto and BBVA Spark reach 6 million euro financing agreement

13 de October, 2023

What is a capital investment and how do you make one?

10 de October, 2023

From entrepreneur to investor: the winning combo for the entrepreneurial ecosystem

5 de October, 2023

Accounts payable management: strategies for managing them effectively

3 de October, 2023

The feasibility study and why you should conduct one before launching your startup

2 de October, 2023

"We need to be open-minded about artificial intelligence"

28 de September, 2023

How to validate a business idea in five steps?

27 de September, 2023

Health and entrepreneurship: startups that drive innovation in the wellness industry

26 de September, 2023

Corporate accounting: what it is and examples

20 de September, 2023

Business growth strategies for taking your business to the next level

18 de September, 2023

Accounts receivable: how to manage them without dying in the attempt

14 de September, 2023

Financial software, your best ally when it comes to balancing your startup’s accounts

12 de September, 2023

Back to school 3.0: edtech startups putting innovation to work for students

7 de September, 2023

Pricing strategy: what it is, examples and types

5 de September, 2023

What is an ERP system and what is it for? Examples and benefits

30 de August, 2023

Non-dilutive funding: how to access capital without giving up control of your business

24 de August, 2023

Corporate financial planning: what it is and how to do it

18 de August, 2023

Long-term debt: what it is and how to manage it

10 de August, 2023

Adapting to change and globalisation: a snapshot of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Argentina

8 de August, 2023

"Data-driven hyper-personalisation will give every user the best shopping experience"

4 de August, 2023

Business financial analysis: what’s it good for?

1 de August, 2023

MVP for entrepreneurs: what a minimum viable product is and how to build one

28 de July, 2023

Traveltech innovation shapes the travel industry’s journey

27 de July, 2023

What are perks and what do they offer startups?

24 de July, 2023

Startups to pack in your suitcase this summer

14 de July, 2023

“Real estate transformation is the next big opportunity in Latin America”

5 de July, 2023

Capital call lines, a tool to boost investments in startups

29 de June, 2023

How venture debt boosts high growth companies

29 de June, 2023

The ranks of female startup founders on the rise in the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem

26 de June, 2023

Snapshot of the state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Barcelona from BBVA Open Summit 2023

16 de June, 2023

BBVA Open Summit 2023: investors, founders and other stakeholders come together to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem

5 de June, 2023

Electric mobility hits the ground running: the race—and the bumps in the road—for a critical sector for the future of the planet

1 de June, 2023

Runway: the key indicator to measure startup viability

26 de May, 2023

Juan Ignacio García, CEO of Boopos: "The practical applications of AI cannot be ignored"

18 de May, 2023

High-flying entrepreneurs: space travel to the 'new space' sector

16 de May, 2023

How to control working capital to build more resilient startups

11 de May, 2023

Expert advice on how to internationalise your company in Spain and Latin America

5 de May, 2023

Corporate Venture Capital establishes itself in Latin America through fintech, sustainability and health care startups

3 de May, 2023

Confirming: What is it and how does it help you manage your invoices?

3 de May, 2023

Entrepreneurship and water, the winning combination for our future

26 de April, 2023

Technology as a muse: inspiring companies' creativity and innovation

25 de April, 2023

Legaltech entrepreneurship, the champion of more accessible legal services

20 de April, 2023

BBVA Spark's recommended books for entrepreneurs and innovators

18 de April, 2023

Discover what dilution is and how it can affect your startup's development

11 de April, 2023

What are growth loans and how they help businesses scale up

5 de April, 2023

What is cash flow and how to control it to ensure the viability of your startup?

3 de April, 2023

Foodtech startups that are bringing the food of the future from the lab to the plate

3 de April, 2023

Technological disruption, decarbonisation and financial control: key ways to attract investment in 2023

27 de March, 2023

What does it mean to pivot a startup and how to achieve it step by step

23 de March, 2023

Sandbox, the fintech laboratory: boosting innovation in Spain and Latin America

21 de March, 2023

Venture debt: What benefits does this type of financing offer to entrepreneurs?

16 de March, 2023

Five Q&As about the unicorn startup and other entrepreneurial species

14 de March, 2023

Customer service in times of ChatGPT: these startups boost your business with conversational AI

9 de March, 2023

The future of the real estate sector is built on the pillars of proptech entrepreneurship

7 de March, 2023

Entrepreneurship by women, for women: the Femtech startup boom

6 de March, 2023

From the 'real' metaverse to the growth of 'scaleups': a look into the future of innovation and entrepreneurship within 4YFN

2 de March, 2023

Web3, DeFi and metaverse: towards a new era of decentralisation

27 de February, 2023

Tips for entrepreneurs in 2023: Jobandtalent, Clara, Colvin and GOIKO's aims

10 de February, 2023

Shadow here, shadow there: meet the cosmetics startups that are colouring innovation

27 de January, 2023

BBVA Spark in 2023: a comprehensive ally to boost growing companies

17 de January, 2023

The laws and regulations that entrepreneurs and investors need to know in 2023

13 de January, 2023

"What can we expect from the sustainable regulatory agenda in 2023?"

9 de January, 2023

The Science Ahead in 2023

5 de January, 2023

PageGroup closes a £80 million sustainability revolving credit Club Deal facility led by BBVA

3 de January, 2023

Clean energy, deeptech and food technology: the technology trends that will shape innovation in 2023

2 de January, 2023

9 Trends Will Dominate Blockchain Technology In 2023

23 de December, 2022

The lights of entrepreneurship shine bright this Christmas

OPEN INNOVATION

22 de December, 2022

Whatever Happened to… Nuclear Fusion?

16 de December, 2022

Halfway to the 2030 Agenda: how entrepreneurs and investors are leading sustainable development

OPEN INNOVATION

13 de December, 2022

Crossing the pond to expand your business: how to internationalise your startup

13 de December, 2022

BBVA, Europe's most sustainable bank for the third year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

12 de December, 2022

Practical guide to boost your startup: keys ways to attract financing

9 de December, 2022

BBVA, Best Global Bank of the Year, according to The Banker

7 de December, 2022

Green hydrogen, the key piece of the sustainable energy puzzle for entrepreneurs and investors

7 de December, 2022

How to attract investment as a startup

5 de December, 2022

Technology and entrepreneurship to break down barriers and promote accessibility

30 de November, 2022

Startup funding avenues

25 de November, 2022

The next revolution is written with blockchain: a snapshot of decentralized finance

24 de November, 2022

Brief investment dictionary for startups

17 de November, 2022

Barrier breaking innovation triumphs in the 2022 BBVA Hackathon

16 de November, 2022

Discover the new unicorn Factorial and other companies revolutionising talent management

15 de November, 2022

Javier Rodríguez Soler: "There is increasing pressure to buy quality carbon credits"

2 de November, 2022

Video game dynamics, the secret skill to boost your company’s productivity

26 de October, 2022

Sow the seeds of innovation and you will reap productivity: the agrotech revolution

14 de October, 2022

BBVA raises to €300 billion its target of sustainable financing

14 de October, 2022

Intellectual Abilities of Artificial Intelligence

13 de October, 2022

The slow fashion catwalk: sustainability is in style and these startups are here to prove it

11 de October, 2022

Latin America's Roadmap to Innovation: the most enterprising cities

5 de October, 2022

BBVA commits to reduce emissions from its oil and gas client portfolio by 30% by 2030

30 de September, 2022

Neuroarchitecture, the cornerstone for building healthy spaces for better living and working

OPEN INNOVATION

27 de September, 2022

Coding the innovation of the future: a portrait of the new programmer

OPEN INNOVATION

27 de September, 2022

A Balancing Act for Solar and Wind Energy to Power Our Homes

27 de September, 2022

Can We Run Out of Water on the Blue Planet?

26 de September, 2022

Carlos Torres Vila to open EduFin Summit 2022, BBVA's global financial education event

23 de September, 2022

A snapshot of support for the healthtech sector

19 de September, 2022

Can Technology Create a ‘Hit’?

19 de September, 2022

Carlos Torres Vila (BBVA) and Larry Fink (BlackRock) call for greater investment in technology to decarbonize the planet

14 de September, 2022

BBVA Switzerland’s New Gen account boosts its international expansion via digital onboarding based on ‘selfies’

8 de September, 2022

The Largest Renewable Power Stations in the World

8 de September, 2022

BBVA collaborates with Cornerstone to implement innovative learning strategies for employees

7 de September, 2022

Tune in to innovation: Podcasts to learn about entrepreneurship and boost creative thinking

OPEN INNOVATION

2 de September, 2022

Global focus, collaboration and favourable taxation: Montevideo's walls to climb to the top of the entrepreneurial ladder

OPEN INNOVATION

30 de August, 2022

Green Agenda: Second Semester 2022

16 de August, 2022

Geeky holiday destinations: off to science and technology hubs

OPEN INNOVATION

10 de August, 2022

The entrepreneurial traveller route: destinations for innovative holidays

OPEN INNOVATION

8 de August, 2022

Mental wellbeing for entrepreneurs: keys to restoring mental health on holiday

5 de August, 2022

What summer plans do startup leaders have? Here are recommendations from entrepreneurs

OPEN INNOVATION

2 de August, 2022

Land of unicorns and fintech empire: this is São Paulo, the largest innovation ecosystem in Latin America

OPEN INNOVATION

28 de July, 2022

BBVA, BME and IDB issue the first regulated bond in Spain registered with Blockchain

21 de July, 2022

Light and Shade in the Life and Work of Mendel

12 de July, 2022

BBVA Spark, the new banking unit for high-growth, innovative companies

7 de July, 2022

From seeds to cryptocurrencies: the 'startups' of Santiago de Chile that succeed beyond its borders

OPEN INNOVATION

6 de July, 2022

BBVA partners with Fifth Wall Climate Fund to invest in technologies to decarbonize the real estate industry

6 de July, 2022

BBVA sets a target for women to occupy 35 percent of its management positions by 2024

5 de July, 2022

Andrew Crosse, the Thunder and Lightning Man

OPEN INNOVATION

1 de July, 2022

World UFO Day

23 de June, 2022

No more food waste: innovation and technology to prevent food from ending up in the bin

OPEN INNOVATION

20 de June, 2022

Designer or programmer? The tools your start-up needs to create digital products

OPEN INNOVATION

25 de February, 2022

The circular economy of your smartphone: the entrepreneurs giving new lives to electronic waste

OPEN INNOVATION

14 de January, 2022

Questions and answers on Spain’s startup law

14 de October, 2021

Carbon bonds: finance as a means of offsetting CO2

OPEN INNOVATION

4 de June, 2020

When innovation begins at home - the keys to intrapreneurship

OPEN INNOVATION

28 de May, 2019

Open Innovation: The story so far

OPEN INNOVATION

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