Analysis

March 14, 2023

Spain is hoping to lure global tech talent — but what’s missing?

Are these new policies wishful thinking — or can stock options and immigration reform fight the country’s lower salaries and red tape?


María Muñoz

In December 2022, Spain approved the so-called “Startup Law” — a move widely celebrated by the Spanish ecosystem. Finally, Spanish tech was getting the kind of policy support long championed by countries like the UK and France.

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