The video games sector is known for generating a very significant volume of revenue both at present and in the future. Which companies have managed to attract investors? Which investors have been most active in Spain?

In the wake of an investment boom, there is a growing body of opinion that the video games sector is unattractive due to a lack of corporate takeover candidates, while others venture capital is are active in seeking new opportunities.

In the last year, several initiatives have emerged in the food distribution sector with new models. Several of them have attracted the attention of investors and are ready to take on the big players such as Mercadona, Carrrefour and Eroski.

The Bilbao startup Brandcont has been selected by 500startups, one of the most prestigious American accelerators in the USA, to be located in Silicon Valley.

In recent months, there have been significant investments in technology companies in the HR sector such as Visier and chequed.com. Technology is also useful for talent management and people assessment.

Axis has a €422m FOND-ICOpyme to support SMEs in their expansion plans, with a long-term vision of the business, from start-ups to medium-sized consolidated companies.

According to pitcbook and McGladrey, with the interconnectedness of IT companies and others with similar skills such as engineers, designers and developers, the industry lends itself particularly well to capital increases.

According to Pitchbook, during the first quarter of 2013, 5,200 MM$ were invested in the US in a total of 46 deals in the IT sector, a decrease of 36% in the number of deals and 67% in the total amount invested.

During 2012, we have seen several operations within the group offers and purchases sector such as offerum, groupalia, ooferton, etc. Some operations have been international and others of concentration and acquisition of market share.

Yesterday, 30 May 2013, COFIDES announced the signing of an agreement with MARSAN and IZMAR whereby COFIDES offers its financial support for the start-up of a factory for electrostatic painting and logistics solutions for the automotive sector in Celaya (Mexico).

According to Capital & Corporate's study, of the transactions of purchase of companies cross-border trade has increased the presence of Spanish companies as buyers, from 32% in 2011 to 40% in 2012.

The call for applications opened yesterday, until 5 July 2013, for the SPRI Gauzatu-Industria programme, with the aim of promoting the creation and development of technology-based and/or innovative SMEs.

According to Capital & corporate in its annual report, the MAB (alternative stock market for SMEs) has maintained the levels of activity of 2011 with €8.5 million from 5 new incorporations and just over €30 million in 6 capital increases.

According to Capital & corporate in its annual report, the MAB (alternative stock market for SMEs) has maintained the levels of activity of 2011 with €8.5 million from 5 new incorporations and just over €30 million in 6 capital increases.

Today, Friday, we await the approval of the entrepreneurs' law. The whole business world is expectant about the practical consequences it will have on job creation, business investment, but above all, on scarce financing.

Today, Friday, we await the approval of the entrepreneurs' law. The whole business world is expectant about the practical consequences it will have on job creation, business investment, but above all, on scarce financing.

According to the 2012 report of the Spanish Venture Capital Association (ASCRI), the Spanish venture capital market is dominated by small deals in SMEs with an average amount invested of €4.6MM per deal (15% less than in 2011).

According to the 2012 report of the Spanish Venture Capital Association (ASCRI), the Spanish venture capital market is dominated by small deals in SMEs with an average amount invested of €4.6MM per deal (15% less than in 2011).

Radius, a provider of marketing business intelligence tools for the small business market, has received an investment from BBVA Ventures. The company, based in San Francisco, provides key tools and data on small and medium-sized businesses in the US, helping marketers and sales teams achieve their goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore the potential of the company's sales and marketing efforts to help marketers and sales teams achieve their sales goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore strategic opportunities in international business.

Radius, a provider of marketing business intelligence tools for the small business market, has received an investment from BBVA Ventures. The company, based in San Francisco, provides key tools and data on small and medium-sized businesses in the US, helping marketers and sales teams achieve their goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore the potential of the company's sales and marketing efforts to help marketers and sales teams achieve their sales goals. The alliance will allow Radius to explore strategic opportunities in international business.

According to a report by the Latin American Venture Capital (LAVCA), Colombia ranks fourth in terms of venture capital development in the region. Improvements in the regulatory framework and the ease of access to investors are the basis, among other reasons, for the improvement of the private equity environment [...].

According to a report by the Latin American Venture Capital (LAVCA), Colombia ranks fourth in terms of venture capital development in the region. Improvements in the regulatory framework and the ease of access to investors are the basis, among other reasons, for the improvement of the private equity environment [...].

From Ashton Kutcher to Justin Bieber, a number of celebrities have put their money - and sometimes their personal brands - into tech investments like Fab, Flipboard and Mobli. And it's not just celebrities who invest, but also their agents and managers - people like Lady Gaga's manager, Troy Carter.

From Ashton Kutcher to Justin Bieber, a number of celebrities have put their money - and sometimes their personal brands - into tech investments like Fab, Flipboard and Mobli. And it's not just celebrities who invest, but also their agents and managers - people like Lady Gaga's manager, Troy Carter.

According to a report by cbinsights, Pearson tops the list of education sector companies in acquiring and investing in technology companies, followed by privately owned Blackboard and the Macmillan Group.

According to a study by the Latin American Venture Capital (LAVCA), Colombia ranks fourth in terms of the private equity industry environment in the region. It ranks fourth in terms of raising resources and accounts for 1% of total investment in Latam.

According to a study by the Latin American Venture Capital (LAVCA), Colombia ranks fourth in terms of the private equity industry environment in the region. It ranks fourth in terms of raising resources and accounts for 1% of total investment in Latam.

According to a study by Clipperton finance, startups in the cleantech sector are experiencing a severe funding crisis, although the first quarter of 2013 has been much better than the end of 2012.

In the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by Clipperton finance, the ranking of the most active funds by number of deals was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Index Ventures (USA) and Intel Capital.

In the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by Clipperton finance, the ranking of the most active funds by number of deals was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Index Ventures (USA) and Intel Capital.

According to a report by Clipperton Finance, the ICT sector dominates with two thirds of the total investment volume in the first quarter of 2013. Within IT, consumer Internet is the number one segment in Europe.

Innovation funding in Europe has seen a rebound in value in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012, with total investment of $ 1.4 billion(+24%), according to a Clipperton Finance report on European innovative companies during Q4 2012 and Q1 2013.

Innovation funding in Europe has seen a rebound in value in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012, with total investment of $ 1.4 billion(+24%), according to a Clipperton Finance report on European innovative companies during Q4 2012 and Q1 2013.

The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.

The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.

Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.

Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.

The auction platform sectors are immersed in corporate transactions. This is a sign of their consolidation and maturity.

The auction platform sectors are immersed in corporate transactions. This is a sign of their consolidation and maturity.

See on Scoop.it - venture capital is ESPAÑOL We've been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a great location and climate.

See on Scoop.it - venture capital is ESPAÑOL We've been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a great location and climate.

In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.

In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.

This year has seen several new startups in Europe related to financial services. One of them, FINTONIC, the most recent is the emergence of a personal account manager. Fintonic is a company with 100% Spanish capital whose business model is based on the one that Mint has been running for 6 years in the USA and which currently has more than ten million users.

Latercera Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America Panorama Diario For the eighth consecutive year, Chile is the leading country in the venture capital industry in Latin America, according to the annual Scorecard 2013 report.

This year has seen several new startups in Europe related to financial services. One of them, FINTONIC, the most recent is the emergence of a personal account manager. Fintonic is a company with 100% Spanish capital whose business model is based on the one that Mint has been running for 6 years in the USA and which currently has more than ten million users.

Latercera Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America Panorama Diario For the eighth consecutive year, Chile is the leading country in the venture capital industry in Latin America, according to the annual Scorecard 2013 report.

According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the volume invested.

According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the volume invested.

Formation 8 has just raised its first $ 448 million fund with a special focus. Formation 8 plans to leverage its extensive network of offices and premises in Asia to bring its technology investees to do deals with conglomerates in the region.

Formation 8 has just raised its first $ 448 million fund with a special focus. Formation 8 plans to leverage its extensive network of offices and premises in Asia to bring its technology investees to do deals with conglomerates in the region.

Today, Wednesday 17 April in Madrid, the startups that have been mentored and invested in by Wayra, Telefónica's incubator, will be presented.

Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.

Kyruus, the leading Big Data healthcare company, announced in Q1 2013 the closing of a Series B $ 11M financing. The investment was led by Capital Lux, with participation from Fidelity Biosciences, as well as existing investors Venrock Partners and Highland Capital. The financing brings the total amount raised by Kyruus to 19.6MM$ since its inception in 2010.

According to Reuters, fundraising by private equity firms fell 14 per cent in dollar terms to $4.05 billion in the first quarter of 2013, marking a weak start for an industry that is struggling in the face of investor concerns over weak returns.

According to Reuters, fundraising by private equity firms fell 14 per cent in dollar terms to $4.05 billion in the first quarter of 2013, marking a weak start for an industry that is struggling in the face of investor concerns over weak returns.

This sector of activity is immersed in an active movement both in terms of corporate consolidation operations, such as those carried out by Progenika and Griffols, and by several start-ups seeking to carve out a niche for themselves in the complicated world of healthcare.

This sector of activity is immersed in an active movement both in terms of corporate consolidation operations, such as those carried out by Progenika and Griffols, and by several start-ups seeking to carve out a niche for themselves in the complicated world of healthcare.

According to techcrunch, Mosaic announced today that it has received regulatory approval for its next crowdfunding process for solar projects in California for a total of 100MM$. As we understand it, the crowdfunding movement is mainly oriented towards startups with a technological or innovative component and towards design or creative projects such as Kickstarter. Mosaic is a good example of the opportunity that exists to focus these platforms on a specific niche and more traditional investment projects such as renewable energy, real estate or SMEs.

According to techcrunch, Mosaic announced today that it has received regulatory approval for its next crowdfunding process for solar projects in California for a total of 100MM$. As we understand it, the crowdfunding movement is mainly oriented towards startups with a technological or innovative component and towards design or creative projects such as Kickstarter. Mosaic is a good example of the opportunity that exists to focus these platforms on a specific niche and more traditional investment projects such as renewable energy, real estate or SMEs.

From a Pitchbook study of 67 funds dedicated to the sector, the median IRR has been 10.02% from 2007 to the present. The best funds in the top quartile (25% best) have obtained a 12.15% return.

From a Pitchbook study of 67 funds dedicated to the sector, the median IRR has been 10.02% from 2007 to the present. The best funds in the top quartile (25% best) have obtained a 12.15% return.

The other day, in a meeting I had with the founder and director of a well-known start-up incubator, I was confronted with his opposition to any kind of subsidy for the creation of companies. And he was also consistent with his opinion, he had set up 5-7 companies in the last year and had not asked for public support for any of them.

New Jersey is known as "The Garden State". The reason for that name is not known for certain, but one thing that has certainly flourished is the amount of money invested by venture capitalists in the Healthcare sector in the state. According to the PitchBook Platform, venture capitalists have invested a total of $3.27 billion in New Jersey-based companies since the beginning of 2007, 58% of which was poured into Healthcare companies.

New Jersey is known as "The Garden State". The reason for that name is not known for certain, but one thing that has certainly flourished is the amount of money invested by venture capitalists in the Healthcare sector in the state. According to the PitchBook Platform, venture capitalists have invested a total of $3.27 billion in New Jersey-based companies since the beginning of 2007, 58% of which was poured into Healthcare companies.

According to the PitchBook Platform, 199 US-based business or productivity software companies have received venture capital funding since the beginning of 2010. During this time, the total capital invested calculated annually has increased substantially, more than doubling from $ 332 million in 2010 to $ 797 million in 2012.

According to the PitchBook Platform, 199 US-based business or productivity software companies have received venture capital funding since the beginning of 2010. During this time, the total capital invested calculated annually has increased substantially, more than doubling from $ 332 million in 2010 to $ 797 million in 2012.

ABRA INVEST has collaborated with HEMOSOLVE (exploitation of the "sclerosing microfoam" for the treatment of haemorrhoids) through the design of a development plan for its own clinics and agreements with other prestigious institutions.

ABRA INVEST has collaborated with HEMOSOLVE (exploitation of the "sclerosing microfoam" for the treatment of haemorrhoids) through the design of a development plan for its own clinics and agreements with other prestigious institutions.

From Pitchbook's research on the North American market for ".private equity"It appears that the % of debt used in operations is starting to increase due to the larger size of operations and that PE is focusing on companies with proven sales growth.

In recent years, venture capital funds have made a big splash in the marketing software sector, both in terms of number of deals and capital invested.

From Pitchbook's research on the North American market for ".private equity"It appears that the % of debt used in operations is starting to increase due to the larger size of operations and that PE is focusing on companies with proven sales growth.

In recent years, venture capital funds have made a big splash in the marketing software sector, both in terms of number of deals and capital invested.

Según ASCRI , en España, unas 3.530 empresas están actualmente participadas por Capital Riesgo, de las cuales el 91 % son Pymes. La pyme representa el 99% de las empresas europeas y proporciona 2 de cada 3 empleos en el sector privado. En la actualidad, dada la poca expectativa de crecimiento en los mercados locales […]

The technology company Anpro21 has closed its first round of investment to internationalise "Brand Rain", a brand reputation monitoring and analysis system. Anpro21 is a Spanish technology company dedicated to the capture, processing and analysis of information. In 2011, it incorporated artificial intelligence systems and advanced software to develop a new system for [...]

Cadenas IRIS produces and markets drive chains throughout Europe and the rest of the world from its factory located in the heart of industry in the north of Spain. Drawing on its industrial tradition and a wealth of experience accumulated over the years, IRIS produces drive chains for the motorbike, industrial, quad and karting sectors.

The market is agile and is looking for solutions to the underlying problems. New financing mechanisms are appearing to alleviate the credit shortage, especially to help SMEs to enter foreign markets and to innovate.

ABRA INVEST, a service company specialising in alternative financing and SME growth, collaborates with businessmen, family SMEs, entrepreneurs, universities, etc. in the incubation and acceleration of new business initiatives, supporting them throughout the start-up process, from the definition of the idea to marketing and financing.

According to www.ascri.org , in Spain, some 3,530 companies are currently owned by Venture Capital, of which 91 % are SMEs. SMEs represent 99% of European companies and provide 2 out of 3 jobs in the private sector.

The technology company Anpro21 has closed its first round of investment to internationalise "Brand Rain", a brand reputation monitoring and analysis system. Anpro21 is a Spanish technology company dedicated to the capture, processing and analysis of information. In 2011, it incorporated artificial intelligence systems and advanced software to develop a new system for [...]

Cadenas IRIS produces and markets drive chains throughout Europe and the rest of the world from its factory located in the heart of industry in the north of Spain. Drawing on its industrial tradition and a wealth of experience accumulated over the years, IRIS produces drive chains for the motorbike, industrial, quad and karting sectors.

The market is agile and is looking for solutions to the underlying problems. New financing mechanisms are appearing to alleviate the credit shortage, especially to help SMEs to enter foreign markets and to innovate.

ABRA INVEST, a service company specialising in alternative financing and SME growth, collaborates with businessmen, family SMEs, entrepreneurs, universities, etc. in the incubation and acceleration of new business initiatives, supporting them throughout the start-up process, from the definition of the idea to marketing and financing.

If you are developing a new business idea, this is good news for you. In Spain, as in other countries, accelerators of technological or innovative start-ups are being born. The origin of these accelerators is very varied, but we are missing SMEs. In order to have critical mass and potential, it would be necessary for SMEs to join together through sectoral associations, employers' associations or similar. 

If you are developing a new business idea, this is good news for you. In Spain, as in other countries, accelerators of technological or innovative start-ups are being born. The origin of these accelerators is very varied, but we are missing SMEs. In order to have critical mass and potential, it would be necessary for SMEs to join together through sectoral associations, employers' associations or similar. 

Corsica Partners, with its investment capacity, enables technical developers to grow by financing their projects. At the same time, Corsica offers its investors attractive returns with very measured risks.

According to Europa Press, Banca March, the European Investment Fund and Oquendo Capital are jointly preparing the launch of a fund, with a fundraising target of EUR 100 million, to finance projects of small and medium-sized companies in Spain and Portugal.

Corsica Partners, with its investment capacity, enables technical developers to grow by financing their projects. At the same time, Corsica offers its investors attractive returns with very measured risks.

According to Europa Press, Banca March, the European Investment Fund and Oquendo Capital are jointly preparing the launch of a fund, with a fundraising target of EUR 100 million, to finance projects of small and medium-sized companies in Spain and Portugal.

In 2012, although Venture Capital invested 22.51Tbp1T less, its investment was balanced towards SMEs in growth and with an innovative component, the start of a trend that should be consolidated in 2013.

In 2012, although Venture Capital invested 22.51Tbp1T less, its investment was balanced towards SMEs in growth and with an innovative component, the start of a trend that should be consolidated in 2013.

In 2008, two BBVA executives took the leap into entrepreneurship and set up www.comunitae.com, the first P2P lending platform in Spain. The idea arose from observing this business model in the USA and the UK with the world pioneers www.zopa.com and www.prosper.com.

In 2008, two BBVA executives took the leap into entrepreneurship and set up www.comunitae.com, the first P2P lending platform in Spain. The idea arose from observing this business model in the USA and the UK with the world pioneers www.zopa.com and www.prosper.com.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and AXIS, a venture capital company of the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), today presented the EAF-Isabel La Católica Fund, which makes €20 million available to business angels to invest in start-ups.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and AXIS, a venture capital company of the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), today presented the EAF-Isabel La Católica Fund, which makes €20 million available to business angels to invest in start-ups.

Twelve thousand former students of the Polytechnic University of Valencia have already launched P2P lending and are offering loans to the thirty thousand current students of this university to help them cope with the significant increase in the price of university tuition fees. They will give them loans of up to 2,000 euros at an interest rate of 8% and a repayment period of one year.

The Managing Director of Recyship, European project Life 07 ENV/ 000787, Miguel Ángel García Molina, participated in the last few hours in the presentation of Comunal, the new fund for entrepreneurs designed by Caja Navarra. Comunal will be endowed with five million euros distributed in three main lines of investment.

MICROWAVE has just been born with the illusion of being a reference in investment in the Basque Country for projects in their initial stages in the ICT sector and in this way to achieve the achievement of 5-7 new initiatives in a first phase.

Since 13 November, the Catalan company Anpro21 has been offering a free analysis of the evolution of the perception of the political brands participating in the Catalan autonomous elections. From the Brand Rain blog, it will be possible to follow indicators on the perception and reputation achieved by each party during the development of political branding.

Twelve thousand former students of the Polytechnic University of Valencia have already launched P2P lending and are offering loans to the thirty thousand current students of this university to help them cope with the significant increase in the price of university tuition fees. They will give them loans of up to 2,000 euros at an interest rate of 8% and a repayment period of one year.