About startup landscape in Spain
Spain has over 65,084 startups across the country. Of these, 12.6K are funded companies that have collectively raised $143B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 4,104 investors have participated in 21,699 funding rounds, with 529 startups securing early-stage funding and 185 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,021 new companies have been founded, raising over $856M in funding. Startups in Spain have witnessed 3,055 acquisitions and 759 IPOs, while 6,519 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,697 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Spain
Glovo is the top company in Spain, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Spain:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator of an online platform for on-demand delivery services | Barcelona (Spain) | 2015 | Acquired | $1.16B | |
Operator of online real estate marketplace for property rentals and sales | Madrid (Spain) | 2000 | Acquired | $304M | |
App-based marketplace and classified platform for multi-category products | Barcelona (Spain) | 2013 | Acquired | $371M | |
SaaS-based operations management solution for the hospitality and aviation industry | Madrid (Spain) | 1987 | Public | - | |
Provider of business management software for human resources and finance | Barcelona (Spain) | 2016 | Series C | $300M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spain
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $850M has been raised in 105 equity
funding rounds across Spain. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $1.96B had been raised across 144 rounds in Spain. So, 2026 has seen a 56.73% drop in funding in companies of Spain as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spain:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8869 | May 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2358 | May 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7303 | May 13, 2026 | ||
Series B | 5454 | May 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9090 | May 12, 2026 | - |
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- 65.1K+ Total Companies
- $143B+ Total Funding
- 12.6K+ Funded Companies
- 755+ IPOs
- 3.1K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Spain
Europa is the top investor in companies of Spain based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Spain:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Valencia (Spain) | ||
Barcelona (Spain) | ||
Barcelona (Spain) |
Acquisitions in Spain
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 70 acquisitions happened in Spain. Last year, in 2025, a total of 298 acquisitions happened in Spain.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spain:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 11, 2026 |
IPOs in Spain
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Spain. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 6 IPOs happened in Spain.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spain:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 13, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) | |
Dec 18, 2025 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Oct 31, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 19, 2025 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) |
Top News about startups in Spain
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Portable Careers Advance and Expand the Presence of Brazilians in the Global MarketGrupoglobo•Mar 30, 2026•InfoJobs,
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Inetum and Multiverse Computing expand their strategic allianceEl Referente•Mar 16, 2026•Inetum, Multiverse Computing
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Elgato Integrates Voicemod's Voice Changer Technology into its Software PlatformBasic Tutorials•Mar 12, 2026•Elgato, Voicemod
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Zara billionaire Amancio Ortega to draw record dividend of €3.2 billionMoneycontrol•Mar 11, 2026•Inditex
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Inditex defies geopolitical uncertainty with a record profit of 6.22 billionExpansion•Mar 11, 2026•Inditex
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Zara owner Inditex reports 9% sales growth at start of first quarterThe Business Times•Mar 11, 2026•Inditex
