Barcelona startup directory
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David Okuniev
Co-founder and former co-CEO of Typeform, the Barcelona-based online form and survey platform. A designer by background, he co-created Typeform's conversational form experience that grew into a global SaaS product.
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Delfos Energy
AI-powered asset performance management ('virtual engineer') platform for wind, solar, hydro and battery storage assets. Global HQ in Barcelona. Raised about EUR 6.3M in 2024.
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DoinGud
DoinGud is a Web3 community organization and NFT platform founded by Manu Alzuru, built around social impact applications of blockchain technology and the Ethereum ecosystem. It is the founding organization behind ETHBarcelona, Spain's largest Ethereum festival, which it has produced since the inaugural 2022 edition in Barcelona. DoinGud operates as a community-driven initiative supporting DAOs, creators, builders, and activists working at the intersection of decentralization and positive social change.
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Enric Asunción
Co-founder and CEO of Wallbox, the Barcelona EV-charging company that listed on the NYSE. A former Tesla charging engineer, he co-founded Wallbox in 2015 to build smart home and public charging hardware and software.
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ETHBarcelona 2026
A multi-day Ethereum festival with 2,500+ attendees and 100+ speakers, blending conference, culture, and a paired hackathon. For web3 founders and developers it offers protocol-level networking, builder-community access, and a hackathon to prototype and recruit.
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European Blockchain Convention 2026
Leading European blockchain and Web3 conference in Barcelona, bringing together 3,000+ crypto founders, investors, and enterprise blockchain leaders. Features startup pitching, regulation panels, and fintech innovation talks. Covers DeFi, tokenization, and institutional digital assets. Particularly relevant for Web3 startups seeking European market visibility.
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Factorial
Factorial is an all-in-one HR & business management platform built for SMBs and mid-market companies. Founded in 2016, it unifies time tracking, payroll, recruitment, performance reviews, and document management into a single cloud product. The company hit $100M ARR in 2024 and achieved a $1B valuation backed by Atomico, Tiger Global, and CRV. In 2025 General Catalyst injected $120M to fund expansion into Germany, France, and Italy. As of 2026 the company employs ~2,000 people and is exploring a $200M round at a $2B valuation.
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Flanks
Flanks is a Barcelona-based WealthTech platform that aggregates multi-custodian investment portfolio data for banks, wealth managers, and advisory firms. Founded in 2019 by Joaquim de la Cruz, Álvaro Morales (ex-Global Head of Santander Private Banking), and Sergi Lao, it is regulated as an AISP by the Bank of Spain. In early 2026 Flanks launched an AI Financial Advisor co-pilot, was selected by CaixaBank to power its GlobalView private banking aggregation, and introduced EDX — Europe's first standardised financial data exchange protocol. Over 100 institutions managing €37B+ in portfolios use the platform. Total funding: €14M (Series A, February 2025).
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Founder Institute Barcelona
Local chapter operator of Founder Institute's pre-seed acceleration program. Founder Institute Barcelona is an event organiser based in Barcelona, Spain. Organising events in the Events, Pre-Seed, Startup Education space.
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Founder Institute Barcelona 2026
Barcelona chapter of the global Founder Institute pre-seed program for idea-stage and early-stage founders. Application deadline: November 18, 2026. Structured cohort model designed to move founders from concept to traction and funding readiness.
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French Tech Barcelona
Concierge-style soft-landing hub integrated with local partners such as SeedRocket and Pier01. Strong on mobile, gaming, and impact startups, with frequent networking to fast-track community access.
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French Tech Barcelona Afterworks (MWC week)
Community networking evening hosted during MWC week in Barcelona, typically held at Pier 01 and connecting French founders and partners. Features informal pitches, drinks, and structured introductions with the Franco-Spanish startup community. Valuable for French startups expanding into Southern Europe or seeking MWC-week side networking.
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Gartner Conferences
Organizer of Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo events for CIOs and enterprise technology leaders. Gartner Conferences is an event organiser based in Barcelona, Spain. Organising events in the Events, Enterprise IT, CIO Strategy, Digital Transformation space.
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
Enterprise IT leadership conference in Barcelona where global CIOs and technology executives shape annual strategy and procurement priorities. Strategic venue for enterprise SaaS startups selling high-ticket AI, cybersecurity, and data-management platforms.
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Global Startup Pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2026
Travel-tech startup pitch competition at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona. Application deadline: April 1, 2026. Live pitch date: June 16, 2026. Format typically selects seed and scale-up companies for investor and corporate jury exposure.
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GLOBALS
Organizer of GLOBALS Tech Festival in Barcelona, focused on helping scaleups achieve international expansion and sustainable growth. The event convenes hundreds of growth-stage founders, cross-border investors, and expansion strategists for workshops, matchmaking, and case studies on scaling European startups into global markets.
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GLOBALS Tech Festival (GSTF) 2026
High-energy scaleup festival at The Social Hub Barcelona, scheduled as a pre-MWC gathering for founders, operators, and investors. Focused on international expansion, B2B growth, and cross-border execution in Europe and Latin America.
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Glovo
Glovo is a Barcelona-based on-demand delivery platform founded in 2015 by Oscar Pierre and Sacha Michaud. The app enables users to order food, groceries, pharmacy items, and courier services with rapid delivery, operating across more than 25 countries in Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. In 2022, German delivery giant Delivery Hero acquired a majority stake, valuing Glovo at approximately EUR 2.3 billion. The company has built a strong presence in markets underserved by competitors like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, and has invested heavily in quick-commerce through its own dark stores. Glovo is Spain's most prominent tech unicorn and a key reference point for Barcelona's startup ecosystem.
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GSMA / MWC & 4YFN
Organizer of MWC Barcelona and associated startup programming including 4YFN. GSMA / MWC & 4YFN is an event organiser based in Barcelona, Spain. Organising events in the Events, Connectivity, Mobile, Startup Ecosystem space.
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Health Revolution Congress 2026
Billed as Southern Europe's largest digital health congress, drawing 3,000+ attendees and around 450 companies to the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. For healthtech founders it is a concentrated dealmaking venue with keynote stages, a startup exhibition, and direct access to hospitals, pharma, and investors active in digital health.
