Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), established in 1857 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is an international financial group that offers a wide range of banking and financial services. It provides retail and wholesale banking, asset management, private banking, and insurance services. The bank's offerings include current and savings accounts, term deposits, various loan products, credit cards, and corporate and investment banking services. BBVA operates in multiple regions, including Spain, Mexico, South America, the United States, Turkey, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, catering to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, institutional investors, and corporations. The merger of Banco Bilbao and Argentaria in 1999 strengthened its market position, allowing for enhanced value creation and diversified risk management. BBVA is also involved in managing pension funds and foreclosed real estate assets, reflecting its comprehensive approach to financial services.

Eduardo Falcon

Associate, M&A

Cara Younger

Managing Director

24 past transactions

Carbonplace

Seed Round in 2023
Carbonplace is a carbon credit transaction network that facilitates the secure and transparent transfer of certified carbon credits. The company has developed a settlement platform aimed at supporting the scalable transfer and settlement of voluntary carbon credits. This platform serves as a central hub connecting various exchanges, marketplaces, and registries worldwide. By partnering with banks, Carbonplace enables their customers to access liquidity in the voluntary carbon market, thereby simplifying the process of purchasing carbon credits. This initiative supports businesses in their efforts to transition toward a net-zero future.

Atom Bank

Private Equity Round in 2022
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.

StepEx

Pre Seed Round in 2021
StepEx enables borrowers to fund their education by selling a proportion of their future income for a defined period. With repayments that are always affordable no-one is forced into bankruptcy. This makes further education and the wealth creation it brings available to everyone at far lower borrowing costs than through traditional unsecured personal debt providers. Corporates can provide funds to match the talent they want in future with the qualifications they need, targeting demographics that are underrepresented in their workforce. Reducing the cost of HR search and selection costs, providing a positive return on an impact (ESG) investment and a crucial advantage in the war for talent. Investors can amplify corporate funding by participating in the only asset class that provides exposure to the labour market, a natural hedge against most macro shocks that impact capital markets. This non-correlated asset class provides higher risk weighted returns than comparable assets.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2021
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.

Solaris

Series C in 2020
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Wollit

Seed Round in 2020
Wollit Ltd is a fintech company based in London, established in 2017, that focuses on enhancing the financial wellbeing of individuals engaged in flexible work, such as those on zero-hour contracts and irregular workers. The company's primary offering is the Wollit Income Promise, an innovative financial product designed to provide income stability by allowing users to take home a consistent amount each month, regardless of fluctuations in their working hours or earnings. By leveraging advanced technology and a commitment to ethical financial solutions, Wollit aims to address the gaps in financial services available to flexible workers, ultimately seeking to transform their financial experiences. The company has attracted investment from prominent technology investors in the UK and a leading global bank, positioning itself to make a significant impact in the fintech sector.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2019
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.

COFCO

Post in 2019
COFCO is the largest supplier of diversified products and services in the agricultural products and food industry in China. It is devoted to utilizing renewable natural resources to provide healthy and nutritious food, high quality lifestyle and services, as well as contributing to improve people’s living standards, social prosperity and stability. COFCO plays a pivotal role as a bridge in the markets of edible oils and foodstuff between China and the world, and serves as the main importing and exporting channel for bulk agricultural products such as wheat, corn, rice and sugar. As an investment holding company specialized in trade and processing of oil and foodstuff as well as other businesses, COFCO continuously strives to upgrade its oil and foodstuff chains, which include those of oils and oilseeds, corn, wheat, rice, wine, tomatoes, dairy products, meat, barley, tea, chocolate and various other products. In light of China's economic growth, return on shareholders’ value and available business resources, COFCO is also involved in the development of real estate, hotels, non-grain bio-energy, packaging, finance and other industries.

Porsche

Debt Financing in 2018
Porsche, founded in 1931 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of premium and luxury sports cars, SUVs, and sedans. The brand is renowned for its commitment to performance, quality, and innovation, particularly in the realms of motorsports and German engineering. In addition to its vehicle offerings, Porsche provides a range of services including vehicle financing, leasing, banking, insurance, and fleet management. The company's Strategy 2025 focuses on the future of sports cars, integrating sustainability and advanced technologies such as electromobility, digitalization, and connectivity. In 2023, Porsche delivered over 320,000 vehicles globally, with significant sales in China, Europe, and North America. The brand's dedication to quality and performance continues to shape its reputation as a leader in the automotive industry.

Solaris

Series B in 2018
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2018
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2017
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.

Openpay

Acquisition in 2016
Openpay, a company that offers a broad range of advanced online payments solutions and functionalities.

Holvi

Acquisition in 2016
Holvi Payment Services Oy is a digital banking provider headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in solutions for entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2011, Holvi offers a comprehensive suite of services including an online sales platform, invoicing system, cash flow tracker, digital current account, and automated bookkeeping, all designed to streamline financial management. The company combines these features with the Holvi Business MasterCard, enabling businesses to manage sales, expenses, and financial reporting in a unified platform. As a licensed Payment Institution authorized by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland, Holvi operates throughout the European Union, focusing on simplifying the financial administration for micro businesses and startups. Since 2016, Holvi has been a subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

Atom Bank

Venture Round in 2015
Atom Bank plc is a mobile banking institution based in Durham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Established in 2013 and rebranded from Crossco (1337) plc in 2015, Atom Bank provides a variety of banking services accessible through smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices. Its offerings include personal and business banking products such as fixed deposits, mortgage options, and various types of loans. The bank's mobile application, launched in March 2014, features advanced security measures like face and voice recognition for user authentication. Additionally, Atom Bank assures customers of continuous support through its 24/7 customer service team.
Bank Of Hangzhou Consumer Finance Company Limited offers consumer loans and credit. It offers loans through online and offline mode. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hangzhou, China.

Catalunya Bank

Acquisition in 2015
Catalunya Bank is a financial institution, provides retail banking services for individuals and businesses in Spain.

Spring Studio

Acquisition in 2015
Spring Studio operates as a design agency. The company provides brand research, design strategy, and design execution services. The company creates Web sites and digital products; and offers other services. It offers crafting solutions for finance, e-commerce, and technology companies. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of April 15, 2015, Spring Studio operates as a subsidiary of Compass Bank.

Madiva Soluciones

Acquisition in 2014
Madiva Soluciones S.L., founded in 2008 and based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in cloud computing and big data analytics. The company focuses on processing unstructured data, aggregating extensive financial information from diverse sources to serve clients in the banking, insurance, real estate, and consulting sectors. As of December 2014, Madiva Soluciones operates as a subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

Simple

Acquisition in 2014
Simple is a web and mobile application that consolidates various banking accounts into a single, user-friendly bank card. It offers built-in budgeting and saving tools, focusing on enhancing financial management for its users. Instead of generating revenue through traditional fees, Simple shares the net interest margin with its partner banks, which fosters a transparent and straightforward banking experience without the pressure of upselling complex products. Since its launch in January 2009 by Alex Payne, Shamir Karkal, and Josh Reich, Simple has grown to serve over 100,000 customers, processing $1.7 billion in annual transactions and achieving remarkable customer growth of 330%. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Social Point

Series B in 2012
Social Point S.L., founded in 2008 in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in developing free-to-play mobile games that emphasize social interaction and engaging gameplay. With a user base exceeding 45 million monthly active players on platforms such as Facebook and mobile devices, the company has garnered a strong reputation in the gaming industry. Notable titles include World Chef, which allows players to manage a restaurant, and tournament games like Social Empires and Social Wars. Additionally, Social Point has created popular dragon-themed games such as Dragon City, Monster Legends, and Dragon Land, which feature 3D platforms. The company focuses on fostering connections among players through its games, which are available on both Android and iOS. As of January 2017, Social Point operates as a subsidiary of Take-Two Invest Espana, S.L.

Traetelo

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Traetelo.com is an International e-commerce website based in Miami, Florida and focused on the Latin American Market. Traetelo is a pioneer in solving all the barriers regarding product selection, payment method, shipping and customs processes experienced by International Buyers who want access to a US long tail of products that are not available in their countries. Traetelo's e-commerce platform sells and internationally distributes an enormous product selection from major US suppliers through partnering shipping companies, providing customers with a one stop shopping solution to buy in the US from Latin America. Traetelo was recognized as a winner of the International BBVA Open Talent 2010, an important award hosted by the Spanish Group BBVA (the 7th largest financial institution in the Western world). This has enabled the expansion of a commercial agreement between the Bank and Traetelo.com through out all South America, bringing exclusive benefits to BBVA's credit card holders in Traetelo.com. The name Traetelo is a Spanish word meaning Bring-it.

Mythos

Seed Round in 2010
Mythos is the ultimate e-commerce solution for SMEs, proffessionals or individuals/entrepreneurs looking to sell online from all the different available platforms, and powered by waves and waves of incentivized word of mouth by users, customers, or simply by people looking to make a living online out of affiliate marketing or MLM marketing with their reviews, buys, shares, likes, and all of their other social activity, whether online or offline.

BBVA

Acquisition in 2007
BBVA is a global financial services group headquartered in Spain, focused on transforming banking through digital innovations and a commitment to providing opportunities for all. The group operates through various subsidiaries, including BBVA Continental in Peru and BBVA USA, which offers a wide range of commercial banking services. These services encompass consumer loans, mortgages, insurance, wealth management, and small business loans, along with merchant processing and securities brokerage. Additionally, BBVA Ventures invests in technology companies that are disrupting the financial services sector, collaborating with entrepreneurs and co-investors across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. The group's wholesale banking and asset management division further enhances its service offerings, providing comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of both individual and corporate clients.
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