Alteryx is a company that provides tools for intuitive workflows for data blending and advanced analytics. This company founded in 2010 has received a total of $163M in 4 rounds of funding, yesterday it just announced its latest round,...
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Crowdfunding boom and foreign investment drive growth in startup investment in the first half of 2015
According to a study by Venture Watch, investment in Spanish startups in the first half of 2015 has grown by 134% compared to the same period last year, partly due to the closing of large deals that are not very typical in our country. Among the fastest growing sectors is the fintech sector, which accounted for 4 of the 15 largest deals in Spain.
Crowdlending for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects gets financing
The Spanish crowdlending platform for energy efficiency projects Ecrowd has just received its first round of funding of €156,000, joining the wave of platforms specialising in the renewables sector that have received funding in the last year. It seems that energy efficiency and renewables are finding in crowdlending a new funding opportunity.
Gaitek: aid for Basque companies wishing to develop new products or new technology-based companies
Do you need help to develop new products or launch your technology-based company? Spri, the Basque business development agency, provides grants for this type of project. The 2015 call was open between February and March. We can help you to participate in the 2016 call.
Investment analysis of Inveready
Inveready is one of the largest seed capital funds in our country, which was created in 2008, in the midst of the crisis and so far has raised 5 funds worth more than €60M.Inveready is committed to technology-based companies, especially in the field of ICT and biotechnology. Normally its investments range from 200k to 200M.
Food companies concentrate to compete in the marketplace
Faced with strong competition in the food sector, both food distributors and producers are opting for growth through mergers and acquisitions. In the last half of 2015, we have witnessed several acquisitions in the Spanish food sector by international companies that are attracted by the quality of Spanish products and see Spain as an opportunity for growth.
M&A transactions in Mexico grow in the third quarter of 2015
According to a study conducted by TTR , in the third quarter of 2015 the volume of mergers and acquisitions in Mexico has grown by 62% compared to the same period last year. This is due to the fact that there have been several large deals of more than $500M.
Biotech operations: Minoryx, Suanfarma, Ability Pharma and Oryzon Genomics
According to data provided by Ascri, in the first half of 2015, biotechnology, with 24 transactions, is the sector with the second highest number of transactions. In the last month, we have witnessed several operations for an amount equal to or greater than €10M.
H2020 PPP in the field of Big Data
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are European initiatives that support R&D&I in areas of particular relevance to Europe's economy and industrial leadership. To do so, it brings together funds from different areas of H2020 and leverages private sector investment.
ECONOVA closes investment round with the help of ABRA INVEST
The Econova group has closed a financing round with private investors. The funds raised will allow the group to complete the biomass supply project to a German energy group. Econova has been advised by ABRA INVEST for the successful completion of the operation.
Spain leads European energy M&A market in the second quarter of 2015
According to a report by EY, in the second quarter of the year Spain is at the forefront of M&A deals in energy, with 7 deals worth $3,100M, and of the 5 largest European deals by volume in the quarter, three are Spanish. The largest deal involved Madrileña Red Gas, which was sold by Morgan Stanley to the consortium of companies formed by Gingko, PGGM and EDF.
New funds for the ICT sector, promoted by Carlos Blanco, Hotusa Ventures and Octopus
Technology startups in our country are growing considerably, and are even being able to grow and compete in the international market. Venture capital is playing an important role in this phenomenon. In recent days we have heard news about the creation of new funds that we would like to share with you.