Spain’s Innovation Surge: VC and CVC Driving Growth

Spain is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most investable innovation hubs. With a ten-fold increase in venture funding, 17 unicorns, and a sophisticated blend of public and corporate capital, Spain offers deep opportunities for investors, innovators, and corporate venture arms. From clean energy and AI to biotech and quantum, this article shares insights from UK–Spain discussions at the Spanish Embassy in London, highlighting where strategic growth and partnerships are already delivering results, and where the next big bets will be.

Why CVCs Must Lead with Strategic Communication

Corporate venture capital is more than capital, it’s capability, insight, and strategic advantage. But to scale innovation and deliver returns, CVCs must treat communications as core infrastructure. I attended GCV Symposium in London this week and discussed why strategic comms is critical to trust, growth, and investor value.

How Deepfake Scams Threaten Financial Institutions

I explore how deepfakes and generative AI pose rising threats to financial institutions, with verified case studies and strategic recommendations. It follows the deepfake of a Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, David Kostin. A must-read for business and investment leaders focused on trust, risk, reputation, and AI governance.