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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.

Maximising the UK Industrial Strategy: A Guide for Business Leaders, Investors, and Policymakers

Today, the UK government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, a public consultation that asks businesses to' help shape the industrial strategy.’  Timed to coincide with the International Investment Summit, the Green Paper presents the government’s vision for driving long-term economic growth. Yet, while it is being unveiled at a gathering of international investors, the UK must support the creation of a corporate venture capital ecosystem that can support UK innovation that can deliver growth.