The lights of entrepreneurship shine bright this Christmas
Christmas lights fill the streets of the city, candles light reunions and innovation rekindles the spirit of startups and entrepreneurs. BBVA also brings its own brightness to the table, shining a light on emerging companies by supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This year, that light has brightened with the creation of BBVA Spark, the new business unit that supports high-growth companies and guides entrepreneurs on their upward trajectory, providing an array of solutions and a solid support ecosystem. We grow to help other companies grow.
Ignite your inspiration with the best stories of 2022
We want to be the spark that ignites the flame of innovation in large projects!
🌎 Are you looking for a Christmas travel destination? Latin America welcomes you with open arms
In 2022, we travelled to São Paulo to get a closer look at its unicorns, explored the fintechs that are driving ‘bancarización’ (banking for financial inclusion) in Mexico City and learned about the diversity of startups in Santiago, Chile. All this has served to illustrate the innovation map of the
region and fill our luggage with inspiration.
🚀Have your Christmas spirit awakened by technology with impact
The lights of entrepreneurship allow us to take a glimpse into a more fair, equitable and sustainable future. To reach this goal, we told the story of the path taken by women scientists who take the leap into entrepreneurship, delved into the technologies that reduce the digital divide and met startups that help reduce food waste.
🎼 Listen to the tune of technology as it’s playing loud for all to hear
If innovation and entrepreneurship were a Christmas carol, technology would be its melody. Exploring the different corners of the metaverse while delving into its challenges and opportunities to imagine new horizons, diving deeper into quantum computing and discovering the potential of NFTs are just some of the experiences at your fingertips when discovering the hottest topics of 2022.
🛷Listen to the tune of technology as it’s playing loud for all to hear
Technology is present everywhere and allows companies in different sectors to move up the ladder. Healthtech, proptech or edtech are some of this year’s most popular terms. However, we cannot overlook the development of the agricultural sector, which, thanks to the seeds of innovation, is already reaping more efficient and sustainable fruits.
🧁Taste the favourite sweets of startups and entrepreneurs
Like a seed, every innovator must water their startup. Tips on how to make the transition from startup to scaleup, the benefits of integrating API or the toolbox to create digital products are some of the sweets we have shared in 2022 to sweeten the evolution of any project.
The light bulbs we’ve turned on…
Throughout 2022, we have helped innovation and entrepreneurship shine even brighter at BBVA Spark.
18 startup pilots
+220k persons of our community
+400k visits to the website
5ª BBVA Open Summit Edition
43 digital and physical events
We want to turn on the lights of entrepreneurship
Startups, scaleups or unicorns can find the stimulus they need to boost their business with BBVA Spark. In 2023, we look forward to continuing to support them in achieving their goals.
We offer specialised financing and banking products.
- Venture debt: to obtain financing without reducing shareholding.
- Growth loans: to help companies expand into other markets.
- Capital lines: to streamline investment processes and gain liquidity.
We promote the connection with investors to facilitate access to leading funds.
We provide access to the BBVA ecosystem through Open Innovation, events, accelerators, innovation hubs, etc.
- BAT Accelerator Tower
- Barcelona Health Hub
- Startup Valencia
In addition, companies receive support from specialised bankers and advisors who understand the specific needs of each startup and offer the best solutions to drive the success of the project.
Our wishes for a bright future
To continue helping the great community of entrepreneurs, investors and innovators in 2023, we have lit some candles.
⭐ We will encourage investment to reach startups and entrepreneurs who want to scale their startup to new levels.
⭐ We will help make major technology trends a driver of change and progress to foster the creation of more sustainable and inclusive environments.
⭐ We will contribute to the maturing of entrepreneurship ecosystems around the world.
At BBVA, we want the flame of entrepreneurship to keep growing and to become the best ally to accompany the companies of the future.
