Olea, a digital trade finance platform focused on improving efficiency and sustainability across global supply chains, has secured a strategic investment from BBVA as the bank deepens its push into technology-enabled trade finance.
The amount invested was not disclosed. BBVA led the investment round, strengthening both its capital commitment and its existing commercial and technological relationship with Olea.
Founded to modernise global trade finance, Olea develops digital solutions that combine artificial intelligence, data analytics and blockchain technology to improve risk management, execution and access to supply chain finance. Its platform is designed to connect institutional capital with companies operating across complex international trade corridors.
BBVA said the investment will allow the two firms to further develop joint digital trade finance solutions, enhancing efficiency and sustainability for corporates operating across multiple jurisdictions. The collaboration is also expected to broaden BBVA’s execution capacity across major global trade routes.
A key focus of the partnership is Asia, which BBVA views as a critical region for global trade and for the international expansion of its corporate clients. By integrating Olea’s technology, the bank aims to offer wider and more agile coverage across trade flows linking Asia, Europe and the Americas.
The investment builds on a strategic alliance signed in June 2025 between BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Olea. Since then, the partners have worked together to expand BBVA’s global supply chain finance offering and develop solutions for companies navigating increasingly complex international environments.
BBVA said the transaction also strengthens its broader global trade finance proposition by adding new technological and operational capabilities that can be deployed across its international footprint, aligning with its strategy to deliver scalable and comprehensive trade finance solutions to corporates worldwide.
“Leading this investment round reaffirms BBVA’s commitment to innovation and to transforming global trade,” BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking head of global transaction banking Eva Rubio said, “Together with Olea, we are building a more agile, transparent, and inclusive model that connects global liquidity with the real needs of companies.”
Since launch, Olea has facilitated more than $3bn in financing for over 1,000 clients across more than 70 trade corridors. The company combines institutional financial expertise with technology-driven execution to deliver scalable and sustainable supply chain finance solutions.
Olea CEO Amelia Ng said, “This funding marks an important milestone in Olea’s journey. The confidence shown by our new and existing investors is a powerful validation of the business we’ve built – institutional-grade, scalable and ready for the next phase of growth. We are committed to building an efficient and accessible trade ecosystem that connects capital, commerce, and technology.”
The investment further reinforces BBVA’s strategy to position itself as a leader in digital trade finance, supporting global clients with tools that integrate sustainability, innovation and operational excellence across international markets.
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