Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
Edgar Suites, the French operator of serviced apartments, has appointed Casilda Mulliez as Group Investment Director to lead its growth strategy in France and Spain. This move follows a €70 million investment in the Spanish market and aims to reach 4.000 rooms by 2030. Edgar Suites… Read more
International Financing: Renewable energy company Grenergy has closed its largest financing deal to date, a $457 million agreement led by BNP Paribas. The funds will be used for solar and storage projects in Chile totaling 446 MW and 1,8 GWh. The company specializes in the development of… Read more
Wine Certification: The Spanish Wine Federation and Cajamar have renewed their strategic agreement, initially launched in 2025, to strengthen the SWfCP certification. The alliance will focus on digitalization and measuring sustainability performance, with an eye toward the next edition of the Sector Barometer at Barcelona Wine Week 2027. Read more …
ICEX International Financing and the Provincial Directorate of Commerce of Málaga are organizing an in-person workshop on October 15th to guide Spanish companies on official financial support instruments and the AFIN service, designed to facilitate their global expansion projects. ICEX Spain Export and Investment and the Provincial Directorate of… Read more
Business Demographics: The number of new companies formed in Spain reached 101.347 in the first three quarters of 2026, an 8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to a study by INFORMA D&B. Despite this growth, September saw a slowdown in both new company formations and invested capital, marking… Read more
Innovation and Digital Sovereignty: Wayra, Telefónica's Corporate Venture Capital arm, brought together 250 investors, startups, and corporations in Madrid for its Investors Day 2026 to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The event focused on the challenge of European digital sovereignty and the role of AI and cybersecurity. Madrid… Read more
Cesce Market Analysis is organizing a conference on October 22nd to analyze the economic opportunities and new challenges facing Indonesia. Rafael Loring, the insurer's economist for Asia, will discuss the impact of the new government on the country's stability and growth. The Spanish credit insurance company… Read more
The Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME) and Mapfre held a joint conference to analyze the crucial role of corporate social security as a strategic tool for attracting and retaining talent in SMEs. In an increasingly competitive labor market, human resources experts and… Read more
European Funds for Decarbonization: GreenYellow, a firm specializing in energy transition, is advising Spanish companies on how to access the €1.000 billion Innovation Fund Heat Auction program. The new EU call for proposals, opening in December, seeks to finance industrial heat decarbonization projects, a sector where Spain has already been a leader in… Read more
Geopolitics and Business: Cesce's CEO, Pablo de Ramón-Laca, has warned business leaders and executives in Girona about the new global paradigm, marked by increased conflicts and trade barriers, urging them to place risk at the heart of their strategic decisions. The current international landscape, characterized by volatility and… Read more
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