BME Growth is a market specifically designed to enable small and medium‑sized companies in a growth phase to access the advantages of capital markets, with regulations, processes, and costs adapted to the characteristics of this type of business.
Going Public: Benefits for SMEs
Growing requires more than ambition: it requires continuous access to financing.
BME Growth enables companies to obtain equity on a recurring basis, supporting their expansion at every stage of development. Through capital increases—both at the time of listing and afterwards—companies can finance their growth flexibly, without relying exclusively on debt.
In addition, being a listed company provides a strategic advantage: shares become an additional financing tool. They can be used as currency in corporate transactions, facilitating acquisitions and inorganic growth.
The existence of a market for the shares provides liquidity to shareholders and flexibility in decision‑making, allowing them to remain involved in the project or divest when they deem it appropriate.
Listing on BME Growth strengthens a company’s visibility, credibility, and market positioning.
Being a listed company means operating under transparency and governance standards recognized by the market, which builds trust among investors, clients, suppliers, and financial institutions, facilitating business relationships and access to new opportunities. This recognition also has a positive internal impact, helping attract and retain talent.
Moreover, companies on the market benefit from greater media exposure and increased attention from investors and analysts, which enhances their visibility and strengthens their brand.
This visibility naturally complements the company’s commercial and communication strategy, amplifying its reach.
Companies benefit from a daily market valuation that provides a continuous and objective reference for their performance. The share price is determined by investor supply and demand, incorporating expectations of growth, profitability, and broader market conditions.
This valuation, built transparently in the market, becomes a reliable benchmark for the company and its shareholders.
Having a market value facilitates strategic decision‑making—from bringing in new investors to executing corporate transactions—helping finance growth and enabling acquisitions.
One of the main attractions of the market is the ability to buy and sell shares easily, providing liquidity to current shareholders and potential investors.
The existence of an organized market allows shares to be converted into cash whenever desired, offering flexibility and facilitating entry and exit from the company’s capital.
To strengthen this liquidity, companies may rely on a liquidity provider, who continuously places bid and ask prices throughout the trading session, supporting trading activity and contributing to greater price stability.
Funding Ladder
BME supports companies through every stage of their growth, offering progressive access to the capital markets according to their development and financing needs. Through its different markets, companies follow a natural pathway that allows them to evolve and access new resources as they grow.
How to List on BME Growth: Requirements and Procedure
- Requirements
- Admission Procedure
- Shareholder Dispersion
Companies seeking admission to BME Growth must be public limited companies that meet certain requirements.
Transparency
Is a key element in building trust in the market. BME Growth has a regulatory framework adapted to the needs of companies, ensuring a high level of quality in the information disclosed. It is supported by specialized figures such as the Registered Adviser, who guides the company in meeting its obligations and ensures the proper dissemination of information to the market.
Reporting
The company undertakes to submit the half-yearly and annual information required by BME Growth.
Disclosure commitment: SMEs seeking to list on the BME Growth market undertake to provide the information required by the market. The aim is to ensure that investors have a comprehensive, detailed and up-to-date view of the company’s situation.
The information that companies listed on this market are required to disclose is provided through their registered adviser.
Shareholders
BME Growth requires a minimum level of shareholder dispersion, ensuring a sufficient investor base and adequate liquidity for the shares. At least €2 million must be held by retail investors, meaning those with a stake of less than 5% of the capital.
Success Stories
Find out how various innovative SMEs have navigated their journey into and growth within the capital markets. We hear from executives at companies that have used markets such as BME Growth as a springboard for funding, visibility and expansion.
Last bell rings
Inorganic growth may be one of the main reasons for listing on BME Growth. BME Growth offers you a platform to acquire other companies and pay part of the price in shares, which does not happen if the company is private.
José María Huch, CFO de Atrys
BME Growth is a natural environment for growing medium-sized companies with transparent, quality management and opportunities for participation.
Constantino Fernández, Altia
BME Growth provides prestige, transparency and liquidity, as well as the opportunity for continued growth and access to capital, if that is what the company requires.
Macario F. Fernández, Executive Chairman of EIZinc (Asturiana de Laminados)
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Frequently Asked Questions
To list on BME Growth, a company must follow an incorporation process that includes preparing the required documentation, meeting certain requirements, and appointing a Registered Advisor. This advisor supports the company throughout the process and ensures compliance with applicable regulations both before and after listing.