Spain's startup ecosystem features a diverse range of industries, from real estate to renewable energy. The country is home to both well-established companies and newer ventures.
For instance, renewable energy company Zelestra has secured over $557M in funding. Other companies like Multiverse Computing are tackling complex problems in the quantum software field.
Below is our list of 100 Spain startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Cristobal Viedma, Marieta Viedma |
| Funding Amount | $182.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, 500 Global, Bessemer Venture Partners, Reach Capital, JME Ventures |
ONUM builds a platform that gives companies control over their data through real-time observation, filtering, and orchestration. Their tools allow teams to enrich and route data streams efficiently, optimizing for performance and cost.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Pedro Castillo |
| Funding Amount | €37.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Dawn Capital, Kibo Ventures, AWS Startup Loft Accelerator |
Multiverse Computing creates quantum and quantum-inspired software to address complex challenges in industries like finance, manufacturing, and energy. Their platform provides businesses with powerful algorithmic tools for optimization and simulation without requiring in-house quantum expertise.
| Headquarters | Donostia-san Sebastián, Pais Vasco, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Alfonso Rubio Manzanares, Enrique Lizaso, Román Orús, Samuel Mugel |
| Funding Amount | $344.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Gaingels, CDP Venture Capital, Redstone.VC, JME Ventures, Inveready |
Reveni developed a platform for e-commerce stores that provides instant refunds to customers. This system helps merchants prevent return fraud while improving the overall post-purchase experience for shoppers.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Fernando Pedraz |
| Funding Amount | $16.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | JME Ventures, Inveready, Fin Capital, 13books Capital, Big Sur Ventures |
Seedtag applies advanced AI to understand consumer interests based on the content they are viewing. This allows brands to deliver effective, privacy-first advertising at scale without the use of cookies.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Albert Nieto, Jorge Poyatos, Pablo López Torres |
| Funding Amount | $301.2M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Advent International, Oakley Capital, Acurio Ventures, Adara Ventures |
Idealista operates a leading online real estate platform that features property listings for buying, selling, and renting. Their platform also provides users with tools for property valuations and market analysis to guide their decisions.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Founders | Andrés de la Morena, Bernardo Hernandez, Fernando Encinar, Jesús Encinar |
| Funding Amount | $426M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Apax Partners, Oakley Capital, Tiger Global Management, Accenture, Bonsai Partners |
Zelestra builds renewable energy projects, offering customized solutions to clients in the energy industry. Their model emphasizes local employment, creating jobs in the communities where they operate.
| Headquarters | Algorta, Pais Vasco, Spain |
| Year Founded | — |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $557.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Santander, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, BNP Paribas, Bci Bank |
Using graphene, INBRAIN Neuroelectronics is building the next generation of brain-computer interfaces for therapeutic use. These intelligent neural platforms are designed to treat complex neurological conditions by precisely decoding and modulating brain activity.
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| 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 |
Remuner builds variable pay software that automates sales commission systems. The platform helps companies align employee incentives with business goals, making compensation plans more transparent and effective.
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| 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 |
Nova operates a talent network platform that connects professionals with employers. Their marketplace helps companies discover and recruit qualified candidates for open roles.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Andrea Marino, Christian Mischler, Lars-Henrik Friis Molin, Ramón Rodrigáñez Riesco |
| Funding Amount | $3.7M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | CDP Venture Capital, BY Venture Partners, Crowdcube, Doha Tech Angels, Talent Venture Group |
90 Additional Spain Startups Worth Following
Our top 10 picks offer a glimpse into the energy buzzing through Spain’s startup community. But they are just one part of a much bigger story being written by founders across the country.
This next group of companies includes everything from brand new AI ventures to established players in biotech, and together they have raised over $20 billion. Here is a look at the other 90 startups shaping Spain's ecosystem.