The banking firm will tap fintech entrepreneurship specialist Anthemis Group’s expertise to foster startups aligned with its innovation goals.

Financial services firm BBVA has joined forces with venture capital and advisory firm Anthemis Group to create a UK-based fintech startup studio intended to build BBVA’s profile in the financial innovation ecosystem.

Anthemis was founded in 2010 to nurture financial services businesses by providing access to funding, information and expertise. The partnership is expected to help pre-seed stage startups launch projects and find business opportunities as they prepare to secure capital.

A team representing BBVA and Anthemis will be appointed…