The Estrellan Damm venue in Barcelona was so full it left people standing on the sides, all of them there to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Startup Grind. The monthly event has been growing steadily over the two years, and gathered well over 200 people Thursday evening, where Trovit founder Iñaki Ecenarro spoke on his experiences and the €80 million sale of Trovit in … [Read more...]
The Crowded Boat Rental Market – CEO: “someone will die”
A market that has been growing more and more crowded the last years in is the on demand marketplace for boat-rentals. There is a long history for yacht rentals in southern Spain, and there are hundreds of small companies controlling a small amount of boats. However, the last years there has been big changes in the sector, and startups as Boatbureau and Nautal has totally … [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...]
10 Barcelona Startup Experts That You Should Be Following On Twitter
It can be hard stay on what's happening in Barcelona's startup ecosystem, especially if you're new in town or your Spanish is not that good yet. That's why we've gathered the key people to follow on Twitter that (often) tweets in English, so you can stay on top of things at all times: Adriana Freitas @adrianafreitas : must have a time machine. At least it seems … [Read more...]
Reimaging Barcelona Through Technology
Reimaging Barcelona Through Technology The travel apps that are ripping up the rule book Change in the travel industry is often vivid in retrospect, imperceptible in the moment. Mass tourism in the late 20th and early 21st century can be loosely grouped into three main periods: discovery, familiarity, and now boredom. Barcelona is heading towards the … [Read more...]
Check Out This Week’s Hottest Startup Jobs In Barcelona
There are tons of interesting jobs in the Barcelona startup ecosystem. That's why every week we want to feature the three different jobs in our own database, to inspire you to get in touch with the companies in need for fresh talent. XING Spain is growing and we need a talented Ruby Backend Developer! You may or may not now Xing, but you probably should! It's a … [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...]
Startup Builder Antai On 2016, And How They Don’t Like The Rocket Internet Of Spain Stamp
The number of startup accelerators and incubators in Spain keeps growing every year, but venture builders are somewhat more rare. People outside Barcelona, know Antai mainly from Wallapop, in Barcelona however, the venture builder is known for several companies including Deliberry, Glovo (merger between JustBell and Glovo), Shopery and CornerJob. We sat down with Marc … [Read more...]
Get The Best MWC Hotel Discounts For 2016 With Barcinno & HotelsCombined
We know finding a decent hotel to a good price is a hassle coming to a new city during a big event like MWC 2016 and 4YFN. That's why Barcinno want to make the process a bit easier for our readers. HotelsCombined has more than 4,800 accommodations in Barcelona and they're offering the best MWC hotel discounts for 2016. Their technology cuts through availability and prices … [Read more...]
The 2016 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide
👉 Click here for our latest guide: 2024 MWC & 4YFN Parties & Events Guide For the 3rd consecutive year, Barcinno has your guide to the 2016 Mobile World Congress parties and events calendar taking place when the greatest mobile show on earth - MWC16 - rolls into town on February 22nd, 2016. To stay up-to-date on all of the MWC16 Parties action, sign up for Barcelona's … [Read more...]