Peter Cohan, Boston-based Venture Capitalist, professor, and author, will be in Barcelona this week for EADA Business School’s annual International Week. Peter has an extensive entrepreneurial background and currently writes weekly columns for both Forbes and Inc. His most recent book, Hungry Startup Strategy, focuses on creating a successful start-up with limited … [Read more...]
Spain’s Top Financial Minds Head To Valencia To School Entrepreneurs At Forinvest 2.0
Some of the most recognized names in the finance game are in Valencia this week attending the 3-day Forinvest at the Feria Valencia. Forinvest is the annual financial convention showcasing the latest and greatest in financial products and services, investment vehicles, and insurance technology. This year’s Forinvest 2.0 is centered on entrepreneurship with Wednesday’s … [Read more...]
Softonic Receives €82 Million Investment From Partners Group
La Vanguardia reported yesterday that the Swiss investment management conglomerate Partners Group finalized the purchase of 30% equity in Catalan startup Softonic for €82 million. The deal gave a new current valuation of the Barcelona-based download giant of €275 million. Softonic is already a global force without the recent cash infusion. With more than 350 employees … [Read more...]
Keiretsu @ Gild Presents 4 Barcelona Startups to Local Business Angels
Keiretsu Forum, the international network of business angels, has been operating in Spain since 2007 and their members have invested more than €7 million into 24 startups. Keiretsu private investors et al. gathered at Gild International for an evening of networking and startup presentations. Those presenting included: InAtlas – a geolocated R&D mapping application … [Read more...]