AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Cross-Border Growth: Temu’s survey of 152 European small businesses (including Spain) finds 34% started selling in new markets after joining, and 50% added capacity and/or hired staff—Temu says it’s now active in 90+ markets and open to EU sellers. Hospitality Finance Tech: Mews says it has secured an Electronic Money Institution license in the EEA, pushing deeper into regulated financial services for hotels—aiming to modernize the “money layer” behind bookings and rates. Energy & Industry Investment: The EIB approved €9.2bn in financing, with nearly half earmarked to strengthen companies via local banks, including support for SMEs in Spain across security/defence, space, energy and agriculture. Clean Energy Manufacturing: German startup Voodin Blade Technology plans a €100m+ wooden wind turbine blade factory in Navarra, targeting easier recycling versus fiberglass blades. Space Startup Funding: ESA awarded €158.9m to Spain’s PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, alongside other European launcher awards. Tourism Pressure in Barcelona: With overtourism backlash growing, Barcelona is tightening visitor rules while travel experts urge tourists to use public transport and support small shops/markets.
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