Spain is one of EIF’s largest markets, supporting more than 385,000 entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs with equity and debt under InvestEU and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI).
Our equity activity in Spain has expanded through a series of initiatives targeting early-stage companies. These efforts have contributed to building a vibrant startup and venture capital ecosystem, particularly in local hubs. The EIF guarantees help financial institutions provide better access to finance for innovation, growth, and job creation. By the end of 2023, over 290 agreements had been signed with intermediaries across Spain.
MiCuento(My story),a company based in Barcelona that makes personalised children's books, publishes personalised story books on demand. With a library of around 40 titles to choose from, clients are invited to use the names of their children, friends and family to personalise the story.
With investment from EIF‑backed venture capital firm Impact Partners, MiCuento was able to take its first steps in scaling the business - adding creators, designers, software developers, and writers, expanding from a few basic tales to over 40 titles (including 15 tailored for dyslexia).