AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSME Growth & Investment: SAFO AI Investment S.L. says it has completed its corporate setup in Spain and is expanding European operations from a new Barcelona HQ, focusing on AI, digital transformation, cross-border investment and business advisory for startups and established firms. Circular Economy for Industry: London-based Epoch BioDesign bought a mothballed polymerisation plant in Blanes, Spain, paying €4m to scale AI-designed enzyme recycling that turns nylon and textile waste into virgin-quality recycled polymer for the textile supply chain. Funding & Business Support: Spain-linked tech funding news includes Qatar Development Bank’s €500m Series C investment in Spain-founded Multiverse Computing, with the firm set to establish a regional HQ in Doha. Digital Payments for Families: Google Wallet expands in Spain (and other markets) with family-controlled child balances for in-store tap-to-pay, adding spending limits and parental oversight. Public Procurement Policy: A new EU policy brief argues procurement rules should move beyond lowest-price bidding to better support sustainability and social goals, including gender-responsive contracting. Cyber Risk for SMBs: A ransomware creator behind “Ransom Cartel” was sentenced to 16 years, with victims including medium-sized businesses and a small medical tech startup.
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