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 The Spanish startup ecosystem, while younger compared to other European counterparts, offers entrepreneurs a relatively affordable cost of living and abundant sunshine to attract remote talent. With two strong ecosystems in Barcelona and Madrid, smaller cities like Valencia are also contributing to innovation and talent. Barcelona has given rise to notable companies and unicorns like Glovo, Wallbox, and Letgo, with recent additions like Factorial and TravelPerk joining the unicorn list in 2022. Madrid hosts globally influential IT companies like Telefonica and Amadeus IT Group, showcasing the strength of the ecosystem. 

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 Despite long-term high unemployment rates in Spain, the difficulty in finding quality corporate jobs has pushed more individuals towards entrepreneurship, especially during times of crisis. Programs like the startup visa and the digital nomad visa have been launched to boost local entrepreneurship and attract foreign talent. However, challenges like red tape, high taxes, and a strong bureaucracy need to be addressed to allow startups to thrive. 

 

 The Spanish government's Spain Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy, including the New Startup Law passed in November 2022, aims to position Spain as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Support organizations like ACCIÓ and Barcelona Activa provide coaching, training, and incubation programs to help local startups succeed. Other regions in Spain, including Madrid, the Canary Islands, Valencia, and Malaga, are also actively fostering their local ecosystems through initiatives for growth and innovation. 

 Spain's gaming sector has seen significant growth, and further boosted by events like [MWC Barcelona](https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/), [Smart City Expo World Congress](https://www.smartcityexpo.com/), and [South Summit](https://www.southsummit.io/) play a vital role in promoting the ecosystem globally and bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders every year.

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Revolutionize HR for SMEs with our intuitive tools that automate administrative tasks, centralize data, and provide valuable insights. Streamline operations and enhance efficiency with our user-friendly solutions tailored for small businesses worldwide.

Factorial

TravelPerk is a convenient travel platform for business travelers, offering seamless travel and expense management services. It simplifies the process of booking and managing trips, making it easy for professionals to stay organized and focused on their work while on the go.

TravelPerk

With UserZoom's cloud-based UX Research platform, brands can now test, measure, and monitor online user experience testing with our all-in-one platform.

Userzoom

Letgo is a marketplace revolution: it is mobile, easy-to-use and local. Our goal is to make selling and buying from people nearby a breeze!

Letgo

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Holded

Reby is a European multinational company involved in the design, construction, financing, operation (DBFO), and maintenance of public sharing transport infrastructure. It manufactures its own vehicles, eschewing Chinese-made scooters.

Reby

Wallbox is a global company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy in the electric vehicle industry.

Wallbox

Wallapop is a mobile platform that lets users buy and sell second-hand items in their local area, promoting eco-friendly shopping habits. Join the community to find great deals and give pre-loved items a new home.

Smadex is a leading Mobile Demand Side Platform that helps advertisers reach their target audience on smartphones. Their advanced technology creates personalized banners, targets the right users, and provides transparent insights into ad placements.

Revolutionize eCommerce delivery with customer-selected time slots and eco-friendly vehicle distribution.

We dispatch online travel packages to medium- and long-haul destinations (Asia, America, Europe). Our product offers an innovative and adaptive platform that has changed the way trips are bought.

Exoticca

Lodgify is a user-friendly SaaS for vacation rental businesses, enabling the creation of personalized websites with integrated booking functionality. Easily manage reservations and boost bookings with a simple "Book now" button.

Lodgify

Digital protection and anti-piracy. Red Points strives to offer creators and intellectual property rights holders an effective response to the distress suffered as a result of the piracy of works and content on the Internet.

Red Points

Bynder boosts ROI by automating content formatting, making it easy for users to find, create, and use branded materials anytime, anywhere. Streamline publishing processes, reduce time to market, and enhance company-wide abilities with intuitive features for all campaigns and communications.

Bynder Software

Impress creates invisible aligners for orthodontic treatment, using cutting-edge technology. Their aligners provide a discreet and effective way to straighten teeth without the need for traditional metal braces.

Impress

Utilizing mobile technology, our team of experts from Skype, eBay, and Bain helps individuals secure a job the same day, restoring self-esteem and dignity. Each job not only provides a paycheck but also a sense of purpose. Join us in making a positive impact, one job at a time.

JobToday

Signaturit offers advanced electronic signature solutions for businesses to easily send and sign documents online. Their goal is to bring trust to the digital world, enabling efficient work from anywhere.

Signaturit

Mundimoto is an innovative motorcycle trading platform that connects buyers and sellers seamlessly. It offers a user-friendly interface for browsing, comparing, and purchasing motorcycles, making the buying experience enjoyable and efficient. With a focus on transparency and trust, Mundimoto simplifies the process of motorcycle ownership.

Mundimoto

Marfeel transforms mobile website creation, optimization, and monetization for publishers through innovative ad tech solutions.

Marfeel

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Startup Ecosystem Overview of Barcelona | StartupBlink | StartupBlink

Regional Rank & change	City	Global Rank & Change	Total Score	Quantity Score	Quality Score	Business Score
1st⁰	Barcelona, Spain	38th⁺²	21.982	5.85	13.24	2.89
2nd⁰	Girona, Spain	503rd^-23	0.480	0.20	0.06	0.21
3rd⁰	Lleida, Spain	650th^-28	0.282	0.12	0.04	0.13
4th⁰	Reus, Spain	681st⁺¹⁹	0.261	0.09	0.06	0.12
5th⁰	Tarragona, Spain	707th⁺⁵⁰	0.244	0.08	0.05	0.11
6th⁰	Manresa, Spain	799th^-3	0.189	0.06	0.04	0.08
7th⁰	Granollers, Spain	880th⁺²⁶	0.153	0.06	0.03	0.07

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