The buyer is the French e-commerce giant Vente-Privee, which has taken full control of the Barcelona-based ecommerce giant Privalia. The rumors have been spinning for some time, but according to Novobrief, the employees of Privalia got the official news of the acquisition this week. It’s not known how much Venter-Privee had to put on the table, and rumors were swirling … [Read more...]
Will Barcelona-Based Verse Be The Whatsapp Of Transactions?
As the banking industry is undergoing dramatic changes, and new Fintech and banking startups is providing us with smarter and better solutions every month, three young founders from Barcelona are doing their part by making transactions as easy as it could be. Verse is a free real time payment app that lets you send and receive money from your friends through the app, no … [Read more...]
Belron & L Marks Are Seeking Startups From Spain To Join Their UK Accelerator
Global auto and glass expert Belron, together with the startup investment fund L Marks, is launching a new UK accelerator program called Drive. The globally-oriented program is designed to validate innovative new business models in international markets. Each startup chosen for the Drive Accelerator will be partnered directly with one of Belron's participating countries - USA, … [Read more...]
Introducing Our Newest Barcinno Channel Partners: Xing and Casumo
Every month, Barcinno partners with outstanding companies in the Barcelona Startup Ecosystem to share their value, build a buzz for their brand, and show off their culture. Barcinno reaches a wide global audience that is interested in Barcelona's tech scene so becoming a partner ensures your company is always front and center. This month is no different and we're ecstatic to … [Read more...]
4YFN 2016 Recap – The Best And Biggest So Far
The week came and went in a second, the event we all had been looking forward to for a year, is now only a memory, and we have to start looking forward to next year. 12,000 visitors, 450 startups and tons of great keynotes, competitions, party's and so much more! To those of you that were not lucky enough to participate, here is a review of the three days. Monday - … [Read more...]
Pixoneye Takes Home The Digital Media Award At 4YFN 2016
Pixoneye is a startup from Israel which gathers pictures from your phone and turns your personal memories and moments into a treasurechest for marketers and brands. Hold on, it's not as scary to the invasion of your privacy as it sounds... The startup had a fantastic pitch, making the audience laugh and at the same time making some very valid points about their business. … [Read more...]
Barcinno & BTV: Live from 4YFN at The Mobile World Congress
Together with Barcelona Television, Barcinno will be broadcasting live from the 2016 4 Years From Now Event inside the Mobile World Congress. Tune into Barcinno at 15:00 CET each day (February 22th-24th) to watch live action from the 4YFN event! … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Digital Nomads: Launching A Startup From Different Continents
The concept of digital nomads is an increasingly well-known phenomenon in tech-circles. Freelancers take their laptops across the world, and code their way into the Caribbean sunset, without worrying about a boss hanging over their shoulder or counting their vacation days. Shadi Halloun and his team, have taken it to the next level. For about a year, they have been working … [Read more...]
MyTwinPlace Offers Free Housing To Entrepreneurs Worldwide
MyTwinPlace, the global community of 35.000 travelers that share their homes with each other, is now adding another feature to their platform: they're going to house entrepreneurs. Through their new program "MyTwinPlace For Entrepreneurs" they want to provide free housing for entrepreneurs when they're out on the road, traveling to meet with investors, prospects and … [Read more...]
4YFN 2016 – Barcelona’s Biggest Startup Event Of The Year
The annual highlight for all techies and entrepreneurs in Barcelona is closing in. 4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2016 arrives in just six weeks, from the 22-25 of February. In a room full of Mazdas (Mazda's showroom in the Born), Esteban Redolfi and his team presented this years event, which includes over 450 startups, 500 investors, 400 exhibitors and 235 speakers. It's the … [Read more...]