# Spain

Founders, motive matters. What’s yours?
Opinion
September 19, 2023
Founders, motive matters. What’s yours?
There’s nothing wrong with being a mercenary founder — as long as your investors and cofounder feel the same
Tessa Clarke
Founders, at some point you might need to fire your friends
Opinion
September 18, 2023
Founders, at some point you might need to fire your friends
You should never keep someone because you like them
JooBee Yeow
The 10 fastest growing Spanish startups
Analysis
August 10, 2023
The 10 fastest growing Spanish startups
Here are the 10 fastest-growing Spanish startups over the past 12 months, based on Dealroom headcount data
Alexandra Bacon
Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo
News
July 24, 2023
Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo
The PP's victory in last night's election has ended the rule of a government with a strong pro-tech record. What can startups expect from the new party in power?
Zosia Wanat and Tim Smith
8 Spanish startups to watch, according to investors
Analysis
July 10, 2023
8 Spanish startups to watch, according to investors
VCs from Mundi Ventures, Seaya Ventures, Seaya Andromeda and JME Ventures shared the Spanish startups they’ve got in their sights
Alexandra Bacon
1,600 workers set to lose their jobs as Getir prepares to exit Spain
News
June 29, 2023
1,600 workers set to lose their jobs as Getir prepares to exit Spain
The news comes just a week after Getir announced it was exiting France
Miriam Partington and Tim Smith
Did US hustle mentality ruin Typeform?
Analysis
May 31, 2023
Did US hustle mentality ruin Typeform?
Typeform was once the jewel in the crown of Spanish tech, but new data and accounts from former employees suggest that the company has lost its way
Tim Smith and Anna Freeman
YC alum SolarMente raises for subscription solar panel service
News
April 13, 2023
YC alum SolarMente raises for subscription solar panel service
The €50m debt and equity raise came entirely from PE firm GNE Finance
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
'Mini-revolt' as TravelPerk U-turns on remote work
Analysis
April 12, 2023
'Mini-revolt' as TravelPerk U-turns on remote work
A group of TravelPerk engineers have sent a signed letter of disagreement to the CEO, Avi Meir, sources tell Sifted
Anna Freeman
Spain is hoping to lure global tech talent — but what’s missing?
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?
Stefano De Marzo
Asabys Partners announces €100m first close for health and biotech fund
News
February 15, 2023
Asabys Partners announces €100m first close for health and biotech fund
It’ll look to back around 12-15 startups in the UK, Europe, Israel and the US
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
'Business-in-a-box' startup Jeff raises €90m in debt and equity
News
February 3, 2023
'Business-in-a-box' startup Jeff raises €90m in debt and equity
Profitability is now the number one priority for the company
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Glovo lays off 6% of staff following fresh fine from Spanish government
News
January 30, 2023
Glovo lays off 6% of staff following fresh fine from Spanish government
The business is also under investigation by the EU for alleged breaches of antitrust rules
Tim Smith
Can tech move Spain and Portugal out of the shadow of dictatorship?
Opinion
January 9, 2023
Can tech move Spain and Portugal out of the shadow of dictatorship?
Tech unicorns are finally solving the social and economic issues that have undermined democracy in Spain and Portugal for generations
Sergio Massano
What’s in store for Spanish tech in 2023 — the experts give their predictions
Analysis
December 30, 2022
What’s in store for Spanish tech in 2023 — the experts give their predictions
What does the year ahead hold in store for Spanish tech? We asked investors, founders and other experts to give their predictions
Tim Smith
Spanish tech in review: The key moments of 2022
Analysis
December 26, 2022
Spanish tech in review: The key moments of 2022
2022 was a big year for Spanish tech, despite an economic slowdown and dropoff in funding for startups
Tim Smith
Spain's digital nomad visa: Everything you need to know
Analysis
November 21, 2022
Spain's digital nomad visa: Everything you need to know
Non-EU residents working for foreign companies will be able to more easily move to Spain from early 2023
Tim Smith
Spain’s fastest growing startups outside of Madrid and Barcelona
Analysis
November 16, 2022
Spain’s fastest growing startups outside of Madrid and Barcelona
Success stories are increasingly coming from every corner of Spain
Tim Smith
Heura raises €20m as Europe’s alternative meat sector gathers pace
News
October 25, 2022
Heura raises €20m as Europe’s alternative meat sector gathers pace
It's been a busy month for Europe's alternative meat startups
Freya Pratty
Investment into Spanish startups at record levels in 2022
Analysis
July 26, 2022
Investment into Spanish startups at record levels in 2022
Investment into Spain is still growing, despite wider economic worries
Tim Smith
Italian proptech Casavo raises €400m Series D to expand into France
News
July 19, 2022
Italian proptech Casavo raises €400m Series D to expand into France
Casavo’s latest raise, comprised of €100m equity, sees it roughly double its valuation and expand into France
Amy O'Brien
Insight and Northzone back AI heart disease prediction tech Idoven
News
June 21, 2022
Insight and Northzone back AI heart disease prediction tech Idoven
Idoven's algorithm could soon be running in millions of smart watches around the world
Tim Smith
13 under the radar Spanish startups from outside Madrid and Barcelona, according to VCs
Analysis
June 10, 2022
13 under the radar Spanish startups from outside Madrid and Barcelona, according to VCs
It’s not all happening in the country’s two major cities
Tim Smith
Top early-stage investors in Spain
Analysis
June 3, 2022
Top early-stage investors in Spain
Sifted and Dealroom spotlight the top ranked funds in the country
Tim Smith

# Spain

Founders, motive matters. What’s yours?

Founders, at some point you might need to fire your friends

The 10 fastest growing Spanish startups

Hung parliament leaves Spanish startups' hopes for pro-scaleup policies in limbo

8 Spanish startups to watch, according to investors

1,600 workers set to lose their jobs as Getir prepares to exit Spain

Did US hustle mentality ruin Typeform?

YC alum SolarMente raises for subscription solar panel service

'Mini-revolt' as TravelPerk U-turns on remote work

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

Asabys Partners announces €100m first close for health and biotech fund

'Business-in-a-box' startup Jeff raises €90m in debt and equity

Glovo lays off 6% of staff following fresh fine from Spanish government

Can tech move Spain and Portugal out of the shadow of dictatorship?

What’s in store for Spanish tech in 2023 — the experts give their predictions

Spanish tech in review: The key moments of 2022

Spain's digital nomad visa: Everything you need to know

Spain’s fastest growing startups outside of Madrid and Barcelona

Heura raises €20m as Europe’s alternative meat sector gathers pace

Investment into Spanish startups at record levels in 2022

Italian proptech Casavo raises €400m Series D to expand into France

Insight and Northzone back AI heart disease prediction tech Idoven

13 under the radar Spanish startups from outside Madrid and Barcelona, according to VCs

Top early-stage investors in Spain