The following is a guest post by James Burrows, CEO and founder of Rentals United. When the needs of shareholders and investors are replaced with those of customers & staff. It's not even close to being post-pandemic but I thought it would be a good exercise to look back over the past few months and reflect on what I’ve learnt and how Rentals United has … [Read more...]
Leading The Charge: 8 Of The Best E-Mobility Startups In Barcelona
Today’s inner-city transport is increasingly shifting towards a cleaner, more convenient and more sustainable option. With constant innovation and technological advances shaping our future, a fundamental switch towards electric transportation, or ‘e-mobility’, seems inevitable. It’s no surprise then that Barcelona, a leading smart city and a mecca for new trends and … [Read more...]
Startup Grind 2019: The Year in Focus (& What’s Ahead in 2020)
From its inception in 2014, through to its present day status as one of the leading lights on the Barcelona startup scene, Startup Grind Barcelona has captured the imagination of Barcelona’s brightest minds. A community for creative thinkers, a place to find inspiration and to connect with missing links, Startup Grind Barcelona is quite simply one of the best startup events … [Read more...]
2020 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide (MWC20)
MWC20 has officially been cancelled! You can find their official statement here. As a result, some events & parties listed below might get cancelled too. To help you have more clarity, we're adding information to each event to indicate whether it will stake place or not based on the offical communication of event organisers. Just go through our list and check the … [Read more...]
Reloadly is Ready to Solve Mobile Top-up Needs Worldwide After Raising $750.000 in Seed Round
Last month, Reloadly closed a little over $750.000 in a seed funding round. Their main investors are Bbooster, TheVentureCity, Wayra (Telefónica) and Nero Ventures, all specialized global accelerators of tech ecosystems. If you haven’t heard about them yet, we give you a 3-minute read about the company and why they are disrupting the top-up industry. TasS, as we … [Read more...]
10 Inspiring Social Startups From Barcelona
In today’s business environment, Social Responsibility is a growing priority as concerns about climate change, diversity, and business ethics become more prominent topics of discussion. The term Social Entrepreneurship has been given to companies whose missions are not purely monetarily driven but instead incorporate a Triple Bottom Line. This means they put people and the … [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...]
Barcelona Startup Carts Guru Raises €900K
Barcelona based startup Carts Guru raised €900K in a new funding round in April 2019, raising the total seed funding amount to €2.15M this year. The objective of the last round was to accelerate growth, develop the product, build a dynamic work environment, and attract new talent to the team. The new investment round will enable Carts Guru to further establish themselves as … [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 Mobility Ecosystem in Barcelona
E-mobility is the future. And Barcelona is one of the most advanced cities in terms of e-mobility worldwide. Many local players offer a wide range of products from electricity-powered bicycles to kick-scooters and scooters, via both sharing and rental schemes. Here’s a deep-dive into the growing mobility ecosystem in Barcelona! Barcelona’s E-mobility Options: A Guide … [Read more...]