Barcelona's startup scene is home to a diverse group of companies in sectors from logistics to biotechnology. The city has produced major players like Glovo, which has secured $1.2 billion in funding.
The ecosystem also includes HR software company Factorial, with $419.9 million in funding, alongside newer biotech firms like INBRAIN Neuroelectronics. These companies represent a mix of established and emerging businesses in the city.
Below is our list of 82 Barcelona startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Gerard Olive, Miguel Vicente, Oscar Pierre, Sacha Michaud |
| Funding Amount | $1.2B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Endeavor Catalyst, Lakestar, Seaya, Bonsai Partners, Bossa Invest |
Factorial builds an all-in-one human resources platform that helps businesses automate tasks like payroll, time tracking, and recruitment. Their software is designed to centralize HR processes, giving companies a single tool to manage their workforce.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Bernat Farrero, Jordi Romero |
| Funding Amount | $419.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Creandum, Endeavor Catalyst, K Fund, Bossa Invest |
TravelPerk, now Perk, built a comprehensive platform that helps companies manage all aspects of their business travel. Their software streamlines everything from booking and trip management to expense reporting and policy compliance.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Avi Meir, Javier Suarez, Ron Levin |
| Funding Amount | $864.7M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Blue Owl, General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, LocalGlobe, EQT |
Typeform builds a no-code platform for creating conversational forms and surveys that feel more like a natural interaction. Their tools use visually appealing designs to help companies better engage their audience and achieve higher response rates.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | David Okuniev, Robert Muñoz |
| Funding Amount | $187.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | General Atlantic, Index Ventures, GP Bullhound, Point Nine, Top Tier Capital Partners |
Remuner builds software that automates variable pay and sales commission systems. Their platform helps companies align business goals with employee incentives through transparent and effective compensation plans.
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Ivan Ruz, Matias Haro, Sergio Gonzalez |
| Funding Amount | $8.8M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Pear VC, Bonsai Partners, Seaya, Wayra, K Fund |
Adsmurai builds a platform to manage and optimize digital advertising campaigns. The technology combines data integration with AI automation, giving brands and agencies real-time performance analysis.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Juan Antonio Robles, Marc Elena, Otto Wüst |
| Funding Amount | $4.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Seaya, Axon Partners Group, Sabadell Venture Capital, BStartup |
Workfully operates a platform that combines recruitment with upskilling to help companies hire skilled talent. They provide training programs to prepare candidates for new roles and connect them with employers seeking specific expertise.
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Stefano Tacconi, Valerio Rossi |
| Funding Amount | $5.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Pitchdrive, Indico Capital Partners, Shilling VC, Secways, B Heroes |
Shalion develops an intelligence platform that powers decision-making for e-commerce brands. Their tools provide analytics for the digital shelf and retail media, helping companies optimize their online performance.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Albert Turbina, Enrique Herreros, German Loewe, Valeria Bellani |
| Funding Amount | $8.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Seaya, Cabiedes & Partners |
011h operates a next-generation platform to design and build sustainable, carbon-neutral residential buildings. They digitize the entire construction process to deliver healthier, higher-quality homes more efficiently.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Alex Valls, Jose Manuel Villanueva, Jose Ojeda, Josep Barberà, Juan Velayos, Lucas Carne |
| Funding Amount | $40.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Seaya, noa, redalpine, BREEGA, Aldea Ventures |
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics develops brain-computer interface therapies using graphene to treat neurological disorders. Their technology creates a less invasive neural platform that decodes brain signals with high resolution for conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Anton Guimera, Carolina Aguilar, Jose Garrido, Kostas Kostarelos |
| Funding Amount | $119.8M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Vsquared Ventures, European Innovation Council, imec.xpand, Asabys Partners |
72 Additional Barcelona Startups Worth Following
Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of what’s happening in Barcelona right now. Founders across the city have raised over $2.5 billion, with many building new things in biotech, AI, and environmental tech.
Some companies are just getting started, while others are already growing quickly. Here is a look at the other startups that are shaping Barcelona's tech scene.
