MWC and 4YFN once again brought close to 100K people and the latest tech to Barcelona. From robot dogs and alcohol-free Vermut to a giant Hyperloop mock and smartphones seemingly defying physics, it’s been one fascinating show. And while there’s been some fun Twitter banter on whether it’s really MWC pulling the crowds or rather 4YFN, the truth is: They both play a major part … [Read more...]
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Blockchain Executive Program at ETS: My Experience
Blockchain is omnipresent. Whether it’s because a stablecoin crashes (like TerraUSD), another NFT sells for a record amount, or a new blockchain project gets announced – the media are all over it. This is especially true whenever crypto prices enter a freefall or start a bullish rally. So amidst all the hype and excitement, why not try to find out what’s behind it? That’s … [Read more...]
9 Barcelona Blockchain Startups You Need to Know
The sky's the limit for blockchain. Everybody talks about it, but few seem to (truly) get it. But with the industry continuing to grow exponentially, this doesn’t matter – or is it a sign that things are getting out of control? As technologist, entrepreneur and investor Kevin Rose shared on the Tim Ferris podcast: “When Uncle Harry is asking you if they should be buying … [Read more...]
10 Innovative Barcelona Startup Gift Ideas
With less than 4 weeks until the winter holidays, the end-of-year rush is on. We’re all busy getting work done and ensuring we end the year on a high. So amidst all that stress, in good spirits, I decided to save you one big headache - what gifts to buy for your loved ones? Obviously, the decision should always be personal, but a little inspiration doesn’t hurt. All my 10 … [Read more...]
2020 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide (MWC20)
👉 Click here for our latest guide: 2024 MWC & 4YFN Parties & Events Guide MWC20 has officially been cancelled! You can find their official statement here. As a result, some events & parties listed below might get cancelled too. To help you have more clarity, we're adding information to each event to indicate whether it will stake place or not based on the … [Read more...]
Reloadly is Ready to Solve Mobile Top-up Needs Worldwide After Raising $750.000 in Seed Round
Last month, Reloadly closed a little over $750.000 in a seed funding round. Their main investors are Bbooster, TheVentureCity, Wayra (Telefónica) and Nero Ventures, all specialized global accelerators of tech ecosystems. If you haven’t heard about them yet, we give you a 3-minute read about the company and why they are disrupting the top-up industry. TasS, as we … [Read more...]
Halftime Report: Official List of 2019 Barcelona Tech Events
We're right in the middle of summer in Barcelona, which is once again marked by the annual migration - with locals leaving the city while tourists arrive en-masse and take over. Of course, the startup and tech scene never really takes a break, but most of us use this slow period to catch up with less urgent stuff and to prepare for the second half of the year. If you're … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Carts Guru Raises €900K
Barcelona based startup Carts Guru raised €900K in a new funding round in April 2019, raising the total seed funding amount to €2.15M this year. The objective of the last round was to accelerate growth, develop the product, build a dynamic work environment, and attract new talent to the team. The new investment round will enable Carts Guru to further establish themselves as … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup News May 20 2019
Hello and happy Monday! The Barcelona startup ecosystem is buzzing as we head into summer. A few items to note before we get into the weekly update: June 4th: Startup Grind Barcelona with Typeform Startup Grind is back with another of its awesome monthly events. This time they’ll be welcoming Paul Campillo, the storyteller and mastermind behind Typeform’s recent rebranding. … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup News May 13 2019 – Barcinno
Hello and happy Monday! Let’s jump right into it, shall we? Tue, May 13th: SGBCN hosts Lina Chong The ever-popular Startup Grind BCN series is back this month on Tuesday, May 14th. This time they are featuring a fireside chat with Lina Chong, the Investment Director at Target Global. Of course, as usual, this will be preceded by a brief open-mic session and followed up by … [Read more...]