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Cdti approves 17 projects in the ICT sector in October

Cdti approves 17 projects in the ICT sector in October

17 Spanish companies in the ICT sector received funding from the Cdti in October. Among the subsectors in which they operate, energy and industry 4.0 stand out. The Cdti, which depends on the Ministry of Economy, finances innovation and technological development of Spanish companies, with a budget of 1,792 million euros for 2016.

Tecnocom's turnover has grown by 5% so far this year and its shares have appreciated by 197%.

Tecnocom's turnover has grown by 5% so far this year and its shares have appreciated by 197%.

Tecnocom is a Spanish technology company listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange since 1987. In 2006, Tecnocom began a corporate expansion process with the aim of becoming a leader in the Spanish information technology market. It currently offers consultancy and outsourcing services for the development, maintenance and support of computer applications for different sectors such as banking, insurance, public administration and industry. Although it operates in the international market, 80% of its sales come from national clients.

Ysios invests in French cardiac device maker CorWave

A month after announcing the closing of its second fund, Ysios has invested in French company CorWave. Thus entering a market that is moving a lot of money, cardiac assistance devices. This round is the first French investment by Ysios, which in addition to Spain has invested in the US, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden.

BBVA continues its commitment to Fintech, invests in Hixme Inc.

BBVA continues to believe that a technological renovation of the banking industry is necessary to be able to face the new business models in the financial sector, although for the moment the results of its investees are not being satisfactory. Proof of this is that in February this year it expanded its fund to invest in fintech to $250M, has carried out 4 operations so far this year and has announced that it intends to invest in Latin America in a short period of time.

Venture capital invests in BPOs to grow companies and increase their value.

The BPO is a highly fragmented industry, where in order to grow and compete in the market, acquisitions must be made. Private equity is aware of this fact and enters BPO companies to provide them with liquidity, grow through acquisitions and then sell at a higher value. Some investors, who entered the sector early, such as Talde or 3i, have already successfully divested. Others like Carlyle and Pai Partners have just invested.