This is a guestpost by GLOCAL students from the University of Barcelona - Jonny Amon, SzuTung Chen, Spencer Long & Ilayda Tenim - based on a report they made during their internship at PEMB. We can all agree that Barcelona has emerged as an international hub for tech startups in Europe. Between the city’s investment in various collaboration groups, a growing network of … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona Startups Are Focusing on Online Channels to Improve Conversion
As one of the most vibrant, innovative cities in the world, Barcelona is well on its way to becoming Europe’s digital epicenter. The Catalan capital is fast turning into a hub for tech entrepreneurs, with 29% of Spain’s startups residing in Barcelona. Barcelona’s startup community largely started growing between 2017 and 2018. But just a couple of years into its … [Read more...]
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...]
Sneak Preview of Ironhack’s Brand New Bootcamp in Barcelona
If you asked a linguist what language to learn 10 years ago he might have said Chinese, Spanish or Arabic, but today that's all changing. Due to our digitalized world increasingly intertwined with rapidly advancing technology, the most effective way to truly communicate as broadly as possible is through the ability to both understand and write code. HTML, CSS, Javascript, … [Read more...]
Wayra Accelerator Calls For New Startups In Barcelona
There's yet another chance to grow you startup in hyper speed together with Wayra, Telefónica's (Telefonica Open Future_) accelerator here in Barcelona. The program has a special emphasis on IT-based projects based on the Internet of Things, Cloud technology, network infrastructure and Big Data The deadline to apply is 8th of May. Wayra's director Julian Vinué … [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...]
Barcelona Investment News: Startup Quizlyse Raised €175.000
Quizlyse, the Barcelona startup that transforms content on your website into an engaging quiz, recently raised a round of €150.000 from VentureCap through their Venturcap II fund, according to Expansion. The rest of the round, €25.000, came from angel investor Byron Pastor. He is not only playing a role as an investor in the startup going forward, Byron will continue to work … [Read more...]
Catalan NGO Hope Projects is Funding Super Early Stage Startups …On One Condition
The NGO called Hope Projects is looking for new startups for its program in Barcelona. It's a relatively new program started in 2013 with it's main focus on creating jobs for people with all kinds of backgrounds, either you hold a Phd, or holding a hammer, your the kind of person their aiming on helping. They already have four startups in their program, and Mireia Castaner, … [Read more...]
IESE Venture Fund Plans to Invest €1 million Into 10 Startups
A group of students from the IESE Business School plan to invest between €800.000 and €1 million in 10 startups over the next two years. These are not your typical students living with their parents, but students within the IESE General Management Program, where many are directors and executives in larger companies, according to Expansion. The program requires 15 years of … [Read more...]
Recapping The Third Edition of the Google Launchpad Program for Startups in Barcelona
For the third time, Google Launchpad hosted a successful program for entrepreneurs and startups in Barcelona. Together with local incubators and accelerators, 13 startups have been developed to launch or have been pre-accelerated in the famous global event. This year was different as Incubio was the main partner of the event, last time in april Itnig had that role. The … [Read more...]