BBVA has recently announced its leadership in a USD 30 million funding round for Olea, with the aim of strengthening its position in global trade finance.

Growth and positioning in global trade finance

The investment in Olea builds on an existing strategic collaboration between BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Olea that began in June 2025. This partnership focuses on extending BBVA’s reach beyond its current operations in Europe, the US, and Latin America through the utilization of Olea’s international trade infrastructure.

Through this strategic transaction, BBVA aims to reinforce its role as a key partner and driving force behind Olea’s development. Additionally, the funding round includes participation from XDC Network, theDock, and SC Ventures.

The financial institution is leveraging AI, data analytics, and blockchain technology to enhance risk management and supply chain financing within these digital solutions.

Furthermore, this move helps BBVA to strengthen its capabilities in Asia, a crucial region for global trade and key for the international expansion of BBVA’s clients. Olea’s integration will provide broader and more agile coverage across trade corridors, particularly benefiting from increased execution capacity in trade flows connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Moreover, this strategic deal enhances BBVA’s value proposition in global trade finance by incorporating new technological and operational capabilities that can be offered globally. This aligns with the bank’s strategy of providing comprehensive trade finance solutions to companies worldwide.

Eva Rubio, Head of Global Transaction Banking at BBVA CIB, emphasized that leading this investment underscores the bank’s commitment to innovation and optimizing global trade on a larger scale. Through collaboration with Olea, BBVA aims to create a more agile, transparent, and inclusive model that effectively connects global liquidity with the needs of companies around the world.