Bold, a Colombian fintech, secures an $11.7 million debt facility from BBVA Spark’s venture arm. The funding supports expansion of lending services for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Colombia. The company plans to scale its merchant lending operations with the new capital.
BBVA returns to Colombia’s international bond market after a hiatus. The bank issues new debt securities to fund expansion and strengthen its balance sheet in the region.
BBVA Colombia returns to Colombia’s capital market after a 12-year absence by issuing **COP 250 billion in sustainable bonds** through the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC). The funds support environmentally friendly projects, marking the bank’s first green bond issuance in the country. This move follows BBVA’s broader strategy to expand sustainable financing in Latin America.
BBVA earns the 2026 title of Colombia’s top foreign exchange (FX) bank. The institution leverages a robust local presence, digital innovation, and integration with BBVA’s global FX network to deliver market-leading liquidity and services. Its combined strengths position it as a leader in Colombia’s FX sector.
