Crowdfunding is getting more and more accepted as good way to fund your startup, and now we have many praised products and companies funded this way, such as Pebble, Oculus Rift, Formlabs 3D printer, the list goes on. Also in Barcelona, many promising projects are currently undertaking crowdfunding campaigns, and we thought we would give you the chance to invest, or at least … [Read more...]
Virtual Personal Trainer – Mammoth Hunters Closed A Round Of €324,210
The round was closed through the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, and went better than the founders expected. The startups goal was to raise €300.000. Mammoth Hunters offers a personal trainer through their app, which is especially designed for people that have little or no time to go to the gym. This last round is the second of two funding rounds for the startup, … [Read more...]
Watly Is Crowdfunding To Put Europe On The Global Tech Map
Watly is the Barcelona startup that (among several features) creates electricity, purifies water and connects you to the internet, all through their solar powered Watly computer. Just months before they start selling the first Watly's, they’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo. The founder and CEO of Watly, Marco Attisani explains to Barcinno that the … [Read more...]
Crowdcube in Spain: €3 Million in Funding for 20 Startups
Looking back at their numbers after only one and a half years in business, Crowdcube Spain has already managed to fund 20 companies through their crowdfunding platform. These 20 investments equal a total of €2,973,130. Their largest single crowdfunding event included 73 investors over three days investing over €450.000 in Hemav Drones located in Barcelona in late … [Read more...]
7 Venture Capital Firms Investing In Barcelona Start-ups!
Before we present the venture capitalists and angel investors that are looking to invest in Barcelona start-ups, let’s give you a few tips for you to choose the right investor. Did I just say that YOU can choose? Yes, I know we are in trying times, but you do NOT want the wrong investor. Signing an investor to your start-up is almost as big a commitment as having a baby with … [Read more...]
Spanish Government Admits Error – Removes Limit On Crowdfunding Investments
Spain's growing, but delicate startup ecosystem can breathe a collective sigh of relief as the Spanish government has reversed it's decision to limit the amount of money a professional investor can invest on a crowd-funding platform in Spain. While the rest of the continent is experiencing explosive participation in crowdfunding activity, it seemed for a minute there that … [Read more...]
Business to the Music: Future Music Forum
Barcelona is known for the February event of the World Mobile Congress. But that’s not the only annual event hosted in this dynamic city. Every industry has to innovate, so does the music industry. But in which direction? Today a spotlight on Future Music Forum, which will be held this September 18th and 19th for the fourth time. Future Music Forum is an international music … [Read more...]