Rent, sell or share anything - without middlemen. That's how Slock.it want to disrupt the world through their IoT-system - an ethereum-based locking system opened with money. The owner of a Slock sets a deposit amount and a price for using the item. Users can find the Slock using the app and then make a payment on the Ethereum blockchain, gaining permission to open or close … [Read more...]
Startup Builder Antai On 2016, And How They Don’t Like The Rocket Internet Of Spain Stamp
The number of startup accelerators and incubators in Spain keeps growing every year, but venture builders are somewhat more rare. People outside Barcelona, know Antai mainly from Wallapop, in Barcelona however, the venture builder is known for several companies including Deliberry, Glovo (merger between JustBell and Glovo), Shopery and CornerJob. We sat down with Marc … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Geenapp Launches “Cost-per-install” Calculator for Apps
Geenapp, the Barcelona startup that let's you earn money for trying new apps, and promoting them through your blog, social media or website, has launched a CPI-calculator. The new feature is supposed to give advertisers a way to monetize the app economy and through Geenapps real-time calculator be able to know much one would need to pay to get a new user on their … [Read more...]
We Put 4 Barcelona Food Delivery Apps To The Test To Find The Best
If you're living in Barcelona, you've probably noticed the increasing presence of food delivery apps hitting the market, and in January they really stepped up their game in terms of marketing. You've seen their billboards while you're waiting for the metro and on the sides of public buses. Their ads have invaded your Facebook feed and their printed materials are likely … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startups TutoTOONS & Signaturit Drop Into Silicon Valley with HandsOn Startup Tour
Between the 6th and the 13th of February, the founders of eight European startups are immersed in a week filled with meetings and talks with some of the most influential companies in Silicon Valley, thanks to this year’s edition of HandsOn Startup Tour. Rodrigo Barros & HandsOn Startup Tour The event was created by entrepreneur Rodrigo Barros, founder and CEO of … [Read more...]
Cyber Security Innovation: An Urgent Call For Cyber Heroes at 4YFN @MWC16
This article was written by Carlos Valderrama, VP of Engineering of a UK Cyber Intelligence firm and one of the foremost cyber security experts in the world with over 15 years experience in Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Malware Analysis and Cyber Intelligence. The original post in Spanish can be found here. Cyber Security Innovation: an urgent call for cyber … [Read more...]
WeGo CITY Will Disprove The Theory of Relativity at 4YFN 2016
Have you ever spent hours preparing your itinerary for a vacation, only to find out later that you visited all the same touristic places as everybody else? WeGo|CITY wants you travel to cities like Barcelona without any preparation at all, as they guide your leisure time and serve up truly personalized experiences. The Barcelona-based startup recently closed a round of €2.4 … [Read more...]
MyTwinPlace Offers Free Housing To Entrepreneurs Worldwide
MyTwinPlace, the global community of 35.000 travelers that share their homes with each other, is now adding another feature to their platform: they're going to house entrepreneurs. Through their new program "MyTwinPlace For Entrepreneurs" they want to provide free housing for entrepreneurs when they're out on the road, traveling to meet with investors, prospects and … [Read more...]
Barcelona Investment News: Startup BoatBureau closed a round of €700.000
The boat rental platform BoatBureau now has the wind at it's back. The Barcelona startup just closed a round of €700.000 from business angels connected to the IESE investment fund for business ideas. Prior to this funding round, BoatBureau had received only public investment from Enisa, ICO and the regional fund IFEM. Did you read? Barcelona Investment News: Startup … [Read more...]
Barcelona Investment News: Startup Quizlyse Raised €175.000
Quizlyse, the Barcelona startup that transforms content on your website into an engaging quiz, recently raised a round of €150.000 from VentureCap through their Venturcap II fund, according to Expansion. The rest of the round, €25.000, came from angel investor Byron Pastor. He is not only playing a role as an investor in the startup going forward, Byron will continue to work … [Read more...]