Keiretsu Forum is the largest international association of private investors and business angels in the world. Established in San Francisco in 2000, their network has grown to over 2,000 members across the US, Europe and Asia and has invested more than $200M in more than 250 ventures worldwide. Here in Spain, Keiretsu Forum members have invested €5.1M in 17 startups … [Read more...]
Startup Weekend Barcelona: 54 Hours To Feed Your Inner-Entrepreneur!
What can you possibly learn in 54 hours? Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the shoes an entrepreneur? Maybe you have a million dollar idea and you want to validate it? Or possibly you're searching for a cofounder to make your product come to life? Welcome to the adventurous world of Startup Weekend Barcelona! Step 1: 60 sec. Pitching - (usually on Friday … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Icebergs Is Ready For Their Close-up
Barcinno and BCN Startup Video had the pleasure of meeting with Albert Pereta, co-founder and Creative Director of Barcelona Startup Icebergs, the visual organization tool for creative minds. While 2013 was a busy year for Icebergs as they launched both their beta and their second generation platform, 2014 is shaping up to be massive. Keep an eye on Albert, Cesar and the … [Read more...]
Quitting, Sucking and Failing Your Way to a Better Life
Last Tuesday, the Barcelona Internet Startups (BIS) group hosted their final major event of 2013 at Garrigues Law with a presentation from entrepreneur Michael Wolfe titled Quitting, Sucking, and Failing Your Way to a Better Life. In front of a packed international audience, Wolfe shared his first-hand insights as a serial entrepreneur and founder in Silicon Valley and … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startups Lawyeah & TutoToons Are Ready For Their Close-up
Another week down and another two Barcelona startups have filmed their 60 Second Startup Video at the Mobile World Centre, site of Jobfluent's 4th Startup Jobfair (it was a packed house and a great event so please disregard the background noise). Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of Barcelona's very own video experts, BCN Startup Video. Matt … [Read more...]
Discover Barcelona’s Educational Technology Startups
In the summer of 2013, a design-oriented, multinational brand manager and ESADE MBA student named Louis Powell took a hard look at Barcelona's tech and startup ecosystem during an internship with itnig. Over the next few weeks, Barcinno will publish his findings and opinions to encourage discussion and a reflection of our community as we head into the new year. Thank you to … [Read more...]
AngelHack Barcelona: Join The Largest Hackathon On The Planet
AngelHack was founded in 2011 on the premise that the top startups of tomorrow will be led by the best developers of today. It began in Silicon Valley, but quickly spread into a global movement inspiring developers, hackers and entrepreneurs around the world to come together to meet new people, learn new skills and build new ideas. Next weekend, AngelHack arrives in … [Read more...]
Knok Launches The Ultimate Travel Hack
Knok, the travel community, has once again set itself apart from the home exchange pack by being the first platform ever to release the ultimate travel hack: Knok Days. Knok Days is an alternative to direct home swapping, allowing Knok to offer its members unlimited flat-rate accommodation worldwide. It's like booking a hotel, but without the cost! The invention of this … [Read more...]
Foundum Unplugged Is Matching Europe’s Hottest Startups With €5B
For the second time in as many years, Foundum Unplugged will be playing matchmaker in Barcelona on November 26th & 27th as they unite Europe’s most promising startups with top VCs and investors managing more than €5 billion in funds. Foundum is the global startup ecosystem platform that connects entrepreneurs with all relevant stakeholders they need to create … [Read more...]
Meet The 3 Barcelona Startups That Dominated Startupbootcamp HighTechXL
Last week, Startupbootcamp HighTech XL held their final selection in Eindhoven with some fantastic startups from all over the world. Having to whittle a selection of 5000 startups down to 10 is no easy feat and with such high-caliber teams, they ultimately decided to make room for eleven. We are feeling proud as Barcelona is home to 3 of the 11 chosen finalists to enter the … [Read more...]