Propel Venture Partners

BBVA has a strong presence in the venture capital space through its BBVA Spark and Propel Venture Partners. BBVA Spark, launched in 2023, is focused on supporting high-growth companies, offering a range of financial products and services tailored to the needs of startups and scaleups. BBVA Spark integrates the bank’s Open Innovation initiatives to foster connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, facilitating collaborations between startups and established companies. Since its inception, BBVA Spark has invested €200 million in venture capital funds and provided over €100 million in financing across Spain and Mexico, supporting nearly 500 companies. Propel Venture Partners, established in 2016, is another key component of BBVA's venture capital strategy. Propel focuses on fintech and insurtech investments, with notable portfolio companies like Coinbase, Hippo, and Neon. BBVA has committed over $400 million to Propel, which helps bridge the gap between innovative fintech startups and growth opportunities in the Americas and beyond​.