Payflow’s mission is simple yet meaningful: to improve financial well-being for all workers. Born right here in Barcelona, this fast-growing fintech startup is now the leading Pay-on-Demand and Flexible Compensation company in the EU and Latam and the most complete financial wellness platform on the market. Through its intuitive app, Payflow offers a suite of … [Read more...]
10 Top Barcelona Fintech Startups To Watch
Financial technology, better known as fintech, is an emerging industry that uses technology to provide powerful and exciting financial services. Billions are being invested in this emerging sector every year, with fintech startups even now competing with traditional banks, which can often struggle to keep up with digital innovation. Barcelona is home to some of the most … [Read more...]
The 15 Most Disruptive Barcelona Healthtech Startups
Barcelona's healthtech startup ecosystem is in great shape. In fact, there are currently about 200 healthtech startups in the region, with 19% having reached advanced stages of funding (series A, B, C). The Catalan capital, which is ranked 8th in the world for its standard of healthcare, also boasts 4 of the 10 best hospitals in Spain. Moreover, the region is home to some of … [Read more...]
Barcinno Insiders: Review of MWC/4YFN 2023
MWC and 4YFN once again brought close to 100K people and the latest tech to Barcelona. From robot dogs and alcohol-free Vermut to a giant Hyperloop mock and smartphones seemingly defying physics, it’s been one fascinating show. And while there’s been some fun Twitter banter on whether it’s really MWC pulling the crowds or rather 4YFN, the truth is: They both play a major part … [Read more...]
How Barcelona Can Become the World’s Leading Blockchain Hub
This is a guestpost by GLOCAL students from the University of Barcelona - Jonny Amon, SzuTung Chen, Spencer Long & Ilayda Tenim - based on a report they made during their internship at PEMB. We can all agree that Barcelona has emerged as an international hub for tech startups in Europe. Between the city’s investment in various collaboration groups, a growing network of … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona Startups Are Focusing on Online Channels to Improve Conversion
As one of the most vibrant, innovative cities in the world, Barcelona is well on its way to becoming Europe’s digital epicenter. The Catalan capital is fast turning into a hub for tech entrepreneurs, with 29% of Spain’s startups residing in Barcelona. Barcelona’s startup community largely started growing between 2017 and 2018. But just a couple of years into its … [Read more...]
Female Entrepreneurship in Barcelona
Barcelona’s startup ecosystem is teeming with talented founders, all of whom have an insatiable appetite for entrepreneurship. International Women’s Day feels like an opportune moment to highlight the achievements of some of the most innovative and influential female founders in our city. Catalonia has a long history of producing empowered, fearless women. At the beginning of … [Read more...]
2022 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide (MWC22)
MWC is back! And, true to form, Barcinno is here for the 8th year to share your complete guide to all the official (and unofficial) Mobile World Congress parties and events for 2022. In less than a week’s time, around 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 183 countries will arrive in Barcelona for #MWC22, which runs from Monday, 28th February to Thursday, 3rd March 2022. If … [Read more...]
9 Barcelona Blockchain Startups You Need to Know
The sky's the limit for blockchain. Everybody talks about it, but few seem to (truly) get it. But with the industry continuing to grow exponentially, this doesn’t matter – or is it a sign that things are getting out of control? As technologist, entrepreneur and investor Kevin Rose shared on the Tim Ferris podcast: “When Uncle Harry is asking you if they should be buying … [Read more...]
10 Innovative Barcelona Startup Gift Ideas
With less than 4 weeks until the winter holidays, the end-of-year rush is on. We’re all busy getting work done and ensuring we end the year on a high. So amidst all that stress, in good spirits, I decided to save you one big headache - what gifts to buy for your loved ones? Obviously, the decision should always be personal, but a little inspiration doesn’t hurt. All my 10 … [Read more...]