Nonlinear transport plays a vital role in probing the quantum geometry of Bloch electrons, valley chirality, and carrier scattering mechanisms. The nonlinear Hall effect, characterized by a nonlinear scaling of Hall voltage with longitudinal current, has been explored to reveal the Berry curvature and quantum metric–related physics. In this work, we extend the study of nonlinear transport to spin and valley degrees of freedom. Using bilayer graphene devices with ${\mathrm{Fe}}_3{\mathrm{Ge}\mathrm{Te}}_2$ contacts, we observe a second-order nonlinear spin current exhibiting spin-valve-like behavior. By tracking magnetic moment precession under an in-plane magnetic field, we identify a significantly enhanced critical magnetic field required for in-plane rotation, suggesting out-of-plane valley polarization induced by ferromagnetic proximity. These findings offer deep insights into the interplay of valley and spin in second-order nonlinear transport, opening avenues for promising device applications.

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• Spin current
• Spin-orbit coupling
• Transport phenomena
• Valley degrees of freedom
• Valleytronics
• Bilayer graphene
• Spin valves
• Transport techniques