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...]
The Tyranny Of The Small Spanish “VCs”
Start-ups will do anything for money. And by anything, I mean give up huge percentages of equity, board seats, hey, even some close relatives if they could! Investors know this and too many to count are taking advantage of it in Spain. What's the real issue here? Let's take a look at the bigger picture. Of course we all have a price; there is a number for everyone out … [Read more...]
Taking a different approach to financing: Revolving Funds
Money makes the world go round, and even the brightest ideas need investment. One way is finding a venture capitalist, business angels or incubator to generate seed fund for your enterprise in the make. Another less practiced option is taking part in a revolving fund. Well, it's time to pay extra attention to this last mechanism. In these times of fewer options for subsidy, … [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...]