COFIDES boosts the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Spain with 1,1 million euros for Bridge for Billions

 

 

 

FIS and Bridge for Billions seal a strategic agreement for entrepreneurial digitalization

 

In a key move for the development of the business fabric national, the Fondo de Impacto Social (FIS), under the management of COFIDES, has granted a loan of 1 million euros and technical assistance of 100.000 euros to Bridge for Billions en MadridThis investment seeks to optimize the digital infrastructure and training system of the Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (OAEs) throughout Spanish territory.

 

This operation aligns with the strategy of FIS to support projects that combine a high social impact with financial sustainability. The capital injection will allow Bridge for Billions perfect its technology platform by integrating Artificial Intelligence to personalize learning, enhance mentoring, and improve the accuracy of quality measurement in early-stage incubation programs.

 

Scalability of the Conecta España program

 

The additional technical assistance of 100.000 euros will be specifically allocated to the internal training The team is already validating solutions with future user organizations. Thanks to this support, the social entity will be able to scale its program. Conecta España, with the ambition to positively impact 1.000 ventures over the next three years, thus consolidating its leadership in the sector.

 

With a ten-year track record and a presence in EE. UU., América Latina, Europa y África, Bridge for Billions has graduated 7.000 entrepreneurs globally. España It is positioned as its main market with almost 2.000 graduates, surpassing markets such as Guatemala y Estados Unidos.

 

 

Investment Concept	Amount / Objective
FIS Loan	1.000.000 €
Technical Assistance	100.000 €
Goal Entrepreneurs (3 years)	1.000 projects
Entrepreneurs who graduated in Spain	2.000 people

 

Institutional commitment to economic inclusion

 

The signing of the agreement was attended by Elena Rodríguez, general secretary of Inclusiónwho emphasized that the goal is "to consolidate a solid, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in our country." For his part, Ángela Pérez, president and CEO de COFIDESHe emphasized that this initiative is a social transformation tool capable of generating opportunities where none existed before.

 

 

Finally, Pablo Santaeufemia, CEO and founder of Bridge for BillionsHe emphasized the importance of recognizing entrepreneurial training as a public good"The support of FIS This allows us to strengthen these organizations and scale solutions that benefit thousands of entrepreneurs in España"The executive concluded."

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about boosting the entrepreneurial ecosystem

• What is the main objective of COFIDES financing?
  Strengthening the digital infrastructure and mentoring systems of Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (OAEs) to promote economic inclusion in Spain.
  
• What technological innovations will be implemented?
  Artificial Intelligence solutions will be integrated to personalize learning and improve the measurement of the impact of incubation programs.
  
• What reach does Bridge for Billions expect to have with this support?
  The organization plans to scale its Conecta España program to support 1.000 new businesses within three years.