Barcelona has emerged as one of the top 5 tech hubs in Europe. Trailing behind Berlin, Amsterdam, London, and Paris, Barcelona has become the place to watch.
Barcelona is currently home to more than 1,900 startups according to data provided by the Government of Catalonia. The industries that are attracting the highest number of newcomers in Barcelona are Health&Medical, eCommerce, Fintech, and Business. It’s no surprise that Spanish investors are betting big on health. Spain took one of the toughest hits during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, that’s why a lot of tech companies have shifted their focus to optimizing the health sector.
In 2022, there are 102 startups that are showing big promise and are more likely to weather the financial storm. The companies have been divided into 20 industry fields: eCommerce, Fintech, Business, Medical/Biotech, Health/Fitness, Travel, Housing&Real Estate, Logistics, Food&Drink, Jobs, Transport&Auto, Hospitality, Education, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Media&Entertainment, Energy, IOT (Internet of Things), Gaming, and Information.
It’s always sunny in Barcelona, that’s why scores of tech professionals are choosing it as a top living/working destination. These are the tech companies to keep an eye on!
Spot them on our Barcelona tech map!
E-Commerce
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
51 - 200 employees
€70M funding
Colvin is an online flower shop that aspires to empower people to make their lives vibrant with field-fresh flowers and plants.
2. Wallapop
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
201 - 500 employees
$193M funding
Wallapop recently grew into a scaleup. It’s a local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods in an effort to promote a more conscious way of consumption.
3. Privalia
Founded in 2006
Based in Barcelona
1,001-1,500 employees
$295.1M funding
Privalia is an online-fashion outlet offering daily sales on top brands. The company was acquired by Veepee in 2016, a worldwide leader in flash sales.
4. Worldcoo
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€2.9M funding
Worldcoo is a company that raises funds for non-profit organizations by partnering them with firms and their customers in order to fund projects with a huge impact on society.
5. Deliberry
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€3.5M funding
Deliberry is an online food marketplace that allows users to shop from a variety of supermarkets and stores in their region.
6. Shopery
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€3.1M funding
Shopery helps brands and corporations scale up their marketplaces through SaaS technology.
7. Clintu
Founded in 2014
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1.5M funding
Clintu is an online platform where users can order cleaning services for their home or office, home renovation, moving, painting, and more.
8. Deporvillage
Founded in 2010
Based in Manresa, Barcelona
51-200 employees
€12.4M funding
Deporvillage is an online sports retailer and leader in sports eCommerce in Spain, specialising in cycling, running, and outdoor products.
FINTECH
9. ID Finance
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$69.9M funding
ID Finance is a leading fintech platform that uses data science and credit scoring to transform consumer digital finance in these markets.
10. Verse
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$37.6M funding
Verse is a peer-to-peer payments platform that allows users to share payments easily, instantly, and with no hidden fees. It was acquired by Square in 2020.
11. Mitto
Founded in 2019
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3.5M funding
Mitto is a debit card and app that makes it easier for users to consume in a more conscious way by offering discounts on sustainable brands and services.
12. NEO
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$5.8M funding
Part of the NEO Group, NEO is a B2B corporate bank platform providing a SaaS solution for cash management and FX hedging.
13. Novicap
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$3M funding
Novicap is a company offering capital solutions to drive businesses forward by unlocking cash and improving their cash flow.
14. Goin
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$8.2M funding
Goin is an app offering users the ability to manage and invest their money with no prior knowledge in the field of finances.
15. Coverfy
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$4.7M funding
Coverfy is an insurtech startup that allows users to manage all their insurance from their mobile devices, save on policies, get free advice, and declare claims.
16. Quipu
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3.8M funding
Quipu is an invoicing and financial management cloud-based software for freelancers and small enterprises.
17. Unnax
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$9M funding
Unnax is an open banking provider that offers bank aggregation services, payments, and data gathering services in a secure and safe way.
18. Polaroo
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1.6M funding
Polaroo is an app and platform offering B2B Saas & payment methods for scaleups focused on recurrent expenses.
19. Reloadly
Founded in 2018
Based in Barcelona
11 employees
$7.7M funding
Reloadly is a company focused on enabling mobile payments across the world by building airtime APIs for developers and their brands.
20. Finboot
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona and London
11-50 employees
$2.5M funding
Finboot is the startup behind MARCO, an enterprise-grade blockchain agnostic SaaS application, their aim is to accelerate digital transformation through blockchain.
BUSINESS
21. Typeform
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$187.3M funding
Typeform is a no-code SaaS platform with user-friendly tools that help companies grow their business by engaging with their audience by creating forms, quizzes, and surveys.
22. Red Points
Founded 2011
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$86M funding
Red Points is a tech company that protects brands and content by scanning the internet and identifying all violations and infringements.
23. Holded
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$26.6M funding
Holded is a tech company that creates business management software that makes task management easier.
24. ForceManager
Founded 2011
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$16.5M funding
ForceManager is a CRM with a full-service WebApp created for sales teams to facilitate a range of work styles including home, office, or the field.
25. Signaturit
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$11.7M funding
Signaturit offers companies a simple and secure way of signing e-documents with legal validity, without installing any additional applications.
26. Whisbi
Founded in 2008
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
€17.4M funding
Whisbi is a personalised live commerce platform helping companies to stay relevant for their customers.
27. Validated ID
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€5.9M funding
Validated ID provides secure and user-friendly Digital Identity solutions, to legally ensure the validity of electronic documents and transactions.
28. Woffu
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
€540K funding
Woffu is a cloud-based platform for HR departments that optimises time management and enable communications within a company.
29. Blueliv
Founded in 2009
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$8.4M funding
Blueliv, an Outpost24 company, is a cyber threat intelligence provider that reduces cyber risk.
30. GetApp
Founded in 2010
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$1.1M funding
GetApp is a recommendation engine for small business regarding their software choice.
31. Factorial HR
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
501-1000 employees
$100M funding
Factorial HR provides small and medium-sized companies with intuitive HR solutions by automating and centralizing administrative tasks.
Founded in 2007
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3.8M funding
Dexma is a cloud-based AI software that combines Big Data Analytics with Energy Efficiency to help facility managers, energy auditors, and building owners to optimise energy consumption and costs. In 2020, Dexma became part of Spacewell.
33. Agroptima
Founded in 2014
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3.8M funding
Agroptima is an agricultural management software and mobile app that helps farmers control their farms easily and on the go.
34. hubtype
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$1.9M funding
Hubtype is a customer service automation platform that helps brands build conversational strategies through conversational apps that go beyond chatbots.
35. Doist
Founded in 2007
Based in Barcelona
51-100 employees
$40K funding
Doist specializes in productivity software by creating tools that simplify and organize the workday.
36. Stuart
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona, Paris
1,001-1,500 employees
€23.5M funding
Stuart is a last-mile B2B delivery platform that empowers businesses across all industries with fast and reliable on-demand delivery solutions.
37. Dexoc
Founded in 2009
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
Dexoc is a custom software development company that also focuses on web and mobile app development.
MEDICAL & BIOTECH
38. Anaconda Biomed
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€39M funding
Anaconda Biomed is a biotech startup that develops the next generation of catheters to perform efficient mechanical thrombectomies.
39. Mediktor
Founded in 2011
Based in Barcelona
51-100 employees
$15.8M funding
Mediktor is an AI-based medical assistant for triage and pre-diagnosis. The technology combines artificial intelligence and natural language recognition with patient data.
40. Capital Cell
Founded in 2014
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1M funding
Capital Cell is a pan-European crowd investing platform for biotech and life science companies.
41. Top Doctors
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
€15.8M funding
Top Doctors is an online medical platform providing trustworthy and up-to-date data to help users choose the best medical professionals.
42. Elma Care
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€7.6M funding
Elma aims to make health care accessible for anyone by leveraging existing technologies which provide enhanced, affordable, on-demand, and remote healthcare in Spain.
Founded in 2011
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$143.9M funding
Minoryx is a biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel treatments for severe, orphan diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) with high unmet medical needs.
Founded in 2010
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
€49.1M funding
STAT-Dx is a medical company that supports timely, efficient patient care while optimizing laboratory and hospital processes and operations. Acquired by Qiagen.
Founded in 2018
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€2.1M funding
ABLE Human Motion is a medical startup developing lightweight, easy-to-use, and affordable exoskeletons that restore the ability to walk for people with lower-limb paralysis.
46. SOM Biotech
Founded in 2009
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€9M funding
SOM Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the accelerated development of drugs for orphan indications through AI technology.
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
2-10 employees
$583.3K
Senolytic Therapeutics (STX) is a pharmaceutical company that develops novel class medicines by targeting damaged cells. STX’s mission is to advance from therapies to clinical trials and improve the human condition.
Founded in 2018
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€2M funding
VEnvirotech is a biotech company that produces bioplastics, biodegradable in the environment and compatible with the human body.
49. Amelia Virtual Care (previously Psious)
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$13M funding
Amelia Virtual Care, previously named Psious, is a virtual reality platform designed to improve mental health.
50. Durcal (previously Safe365)
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$14M funding
Durcal is a mobile app that helps you track your relatives, children, and elders with an intelligent geolocation system.
Founded in
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$5,475,677 funding
Rob Surgical is a biotech company that develops best-in-class robots for minimally invasive surgery.
HEALTH & FITNESS
52. Emjoy
Founded in 2018
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€3.5M funding
Emjoy is a personalized app offering audio sessions aiming at normalizing female pleasure, and guiding women toward a more fulfilling sex life.
53. PromoFarma
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$7M funding
PromoFarma is an e-commerce marketplace that connects consumers with pharmacies and providers of health, beauty, and personal care products.
54. B-wom
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
2-10 employees
$1.1M funding
B-wom is a health company that helps women with personalized care plans to prevent or reverse symptoms, and improve their physical and emotional well-being.
55. Andjoy
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$517,732K funding
Andjoy is a subscription-based wellness platform that allows users to access more than 2,000 gyms and more than 40,000 monthly activities.
56. WeFitter
Founded in
Based in Barcelona
11 employees
$827.7K funding
WeFitter is a mobile solution that uses an API to help digital health platforms improve users’ health by combining wearable data with gamification and AI.
TRAVEL & LEISURE
57. TravelPerk
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
501-1,000 employees
$408.2M funding
TravelPerk is a travel platform pioneering the future of business travel. It’s an all-in-one platform that gives travelers freedom and helps companies manage their expenses.
58. Nautal
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
€3.7M funding
Nautal is an online platform that enables users to rent all types of boats for different amounts of time.
59. TropicFeel
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€10.7M funding
Tropicfeel creates light and sustainable travel gear while promoting conscious, responsible, and respectful travel around the world.
60. Aervio
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$2M funding
Aervio is a travel management platform integrating AI technology to provide an intuitive and streamlined travel management system.
61. Immfly
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$2.7M funding
Immfly is a digital services and inflight entertainment platform that passengers can access using their personal electronic devices.
HOUSING & REAL ESTATE
62. Badi
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
51-100 employees
$46.9M funding
Badi is an online room rental platform that allows anyone to list, find, and book rooms safely from anywhere in the world.
63. Housfy
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
€52.7M funding
Housfy is a digital alternative to real estate agencies, eliminating commissions and broker fees. It’s a peer-to-peer platform where sellers and buyers can connect directly online.
64. Lodgify
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$7.3M funding
Lodgify is a SaaS startup focused on building vacation rental software that enables property owners and managers to independently manage and market their businesses online.
65. ProntoPiso
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€22.8M funding
ProntoPiso is an online platform for real estate agents to connect and streamline the process of selling homes.
66. Trioteca
Founded in
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$1.1M funding
Trioteca is a digital platform that advises and assists people to obtain the best mortgage in Spain.
LOGISTICS
67. iContainers
Founded in 2007
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$8.3M funding
iContainers is a digital freight forwarder offering an easy platform to quote, book and manage ocean shipments. In 2019, the company merged with Shipa Freight.
68. Boxmotions
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3.8M funding
Boxmotions is a company that offers on-demand storage rooms for individuals and comprehensive logistics for companies.
FOOD & DRINK
69. Mr.Noow
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
2-10 employees
$3M funding
Mr.Noow is a mobile app that allows users to examine restaurant menus, place orders, and pay, as well as view menus from outside the venue.
70. TAPP Water
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$6.7M funding
Tapp water is a manufacturing company that helps people to get clean and healthy water from the tap, with a minimum environmental impact.
GAMING
71. Socialpoint
Founded in 2008
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$44.7M funding
Socialpoint is a game developer and publisher, specializing in mobile gaming. Dragon City, Monster Legends, and Tasty Town are some of their most popular titles.
JOBS
72. CornerJob
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
501-1,000 employees
$57M funding
CornerJob is a job matching platform that enables users to find geolocated job offers, apply to them, and chat directly with recruiters. The company was acquired by Eurofirms in 2019.
73. Outvise
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1.2M funding
Outvise is an on-demand talent platform connecting companies with freelance experts and interims.
ENERGY
74. Holaluz
Founded in 2010
Based in Barcelona
501-1,000 employees
$15.9M funding
Holaluz is the first Spanish energy company with 100% renewable energy and is the market leader in solar panels.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
75. Xceed
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€3.1M funding
Xceed provides a cloud solution for consumers to browse and join music events, and for businesses to better manage and promote them.
76. Acqustic
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1.2M funding
Acqustic is a digital platform that connects companies and individuals with artists to request their services.
TRANSPORT & AUTO
77. Wind Mobility
Founded in 2017
Based in Barelona
51-200 employees
$72M funding
Wind Mobility is a micro-mobility startup that provides fast and easy access to short-distance transportation in urban areas.
78. Yego
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$2.7M funding
Yego is a vehicle-sharing platform providing users with electric vehicles (scooters, mopeds) for urban areas.
79. Cooltra
Founded in 2006
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$109.6M funding
Cooltra is a company that provides sustainable electric mobility on two wheels. Scooters can be rented for a few minutes, days, or months.
80. Iomob
Founded in 2017
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$820K funding
Iomob is a software solution that creates marketplaces for mobility. The platform lets cities and large transport companies create Mobility-as-a-Service solutions connecting buses, trains, cars, bikes, scooters, and more.
81. BusUp
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$9.5M funding
BusUp is a mobility service provider that specializes in efficient and flexible corporate commuting services, they offer shared corporate shuttle services.
82. Carnovo
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$9.8M funding
Carnovo is aiming to make the automotive purchase process faster and more transparent for both car dealers and buyers. It allows users to compare the best offers made by official dealers.
HOSPITALITY
83. Byhours
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$18.5M funding
BYHOURS is an online platform where companies and individuals can book meeting rooms sold by the hour.
84. ReviewPro
Founded in 2008
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$6.8M funding
ReviewPro provides professionals in the hospitality sector with guest experience software solutions in one powerful platform. ReviewPro is part of the Shiji Group.
85. Stayforlong
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$268.2K funding
Stayforlong is an online platform for booking accommodation that offers discounts for stays longer than three nights.
EDUCATION
86. ABA English
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$15.4M funding
ABA English is a leading digital academy for learning the English language, pioneering the human Digital Learning approach.
87. World Mastery
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€3M funding
World Mastery records and distributes e-learning content from celebrities in the Sports and Arts sector to professionals.
88. Qustodio
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$2.5M funding
Qustodio is an online platform that offers parental control tools to keep the kids’ screen time safe and balanced on every device.
89. vLex
Founded in 1998
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$5.2 funding
vLex is an online platform that helps professional, academic, and governmental markets with legal research by connecting them to an extensive collection of legal content.
INTERNET OF THINGS
90. Worldsensing
Founded in 2008
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$23.4M funding
Worldsensing is a global IoT pioneer that focuses on monitoring large-scale critical and civil infrastructure through IoT remote technology.
MARKETING
91. Beabloo
Founded in 2008
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€10.4M funding
Beabloo is a tech company that develops omnichannel solutions to personalize the customer experience in retail spaces and improve the impact of marketing campaigns.
92. Spaceboost
Founded in 2014
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€4M funding
Spaceboost is a tech company that helps advertisers turn their data into autonomous, powerful, and profitable ad campaigns on Google and Bing.
93. Photoslurp
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€900K funding
Photoslurp is a visual commerce platform that enables brands to integrate user-generated content across the shopping journey and increase e-commerce sales. In June 2022, Photoslurp merged with Flowbox.
94. Marfeel
Founded in 2011
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$5.6M funding
Marfeel is a content intelligence platform that helps publishers create, optimize, and monetize their websites.
95. Adsmurai
Founded in 2014
Based in Barcelona
201-500 employees
$7.8M funding
Adsmurai is a platform that offers services and product solutions for automating and scaling social media advertising across different platforms.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Founded in 2015
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
€1.5M funding
Insikt Intelligence builds Artificial Intelligence tools for understanding and combating online terror, hate, and disinformation.
97. Wide Eyes
Founded in 2013
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$300K funding
Wide Eyes Technologies offers visual artificial intelligence solutions for the fashion industry to maximize sales conversion and improve customer engagement.
Founded in 2011
Based in Barcelona and Vienna
51-200 employees
Catchoom (now Partium) offers AI-powered image recognition solutions for retail.
99. Gestoos
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$3M funding
Gestoos is an AI platform that is reinventing the world of interaction by developing Artificial Intelligence solutions that respond to human movement and behaviour.
100. Hemav
Founded in 2012
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$3.9M funding
Hemav is a technology and artificial intelligence company that offers the agricultural sector a proactive digital monitoring tool, by offering remote sensing services using proprietary unmanned aerial vehicles.
101. Verbio
Founded in 1999
Based in Barcelona
51-200 employees
$971.4K funding
Verbio is a tech company that combines speech and cognitive technologies to provide the ultimate customer experience.
INFORMATION
102. Civiciti (by Scytl)
Founded in 2016
Based in Barcelona
11-50 employees
$38.6M funding
Civiciti, acquired by Scytl, provides users with an end-to-end data encryption channel to ensure the privacy of citizen identities.
