About Gig Economy sector in Spain
The Gig Economy sector in Spain comprises 569 companies, including 155 funded companies having collectively raised $4.6B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 51 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Gig Economy sector in Spain has seen 34 acquisitions and 3 IPOs. This represents almost 6.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies offering software for freelancers to manage their businesses and for companies to manage their freelance/contingent workforce.
Gig Economy sector is also known as Freelance Economy or On-demand Economy.
Companies offering freelance business management, project bidding solutions, project management tools, financial solutions for freelancers, networking platforms, contingent workforce management for businesses, freelance payroll, freelance recruitment platforms, etc are included in this sector. Job Boards, generic employee management solutions, generic collaboration tools, etc are excluded.
Top Gig Economy Companies in Spain
There are 569 Gig Economy startups in Spain which include Glovo, Cabify, Jobandtalent, Barkibu, DIA. Out of these, 155 startups are funded, with 51 having secured Series A+ funding, and 3 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 22 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Columbia University and Harvard University.
Here is the list of top Gig Economy startups in Spain
1. Glovo
Online marketplace offering multi-category grocery products. The product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, oil, honey, snacks, bakery products, beverages, meat, seafood, dairy products, and much more. It also offers food from restaurants.
Key facts about Glovo
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Barcelona (Spain)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.16B
- Investors: Seaya, Cathay Innovation and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 584 Competitors
2. Cabify
Cabify is an app-based platform offering ride-hailing services. Users can book their ride by providing location, passenger details, and more. It offers features like real-time tracking, in-app payments, door-step service, and more. Also, it offers ride-hailing services for corporates. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Cabify
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $517M
- Investors: Rakuten Capital, Seaya and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 249 Competitors
3. Jobandtalent
Cloud-based platform for on-demand staffing. Employers post jobs with screening criteria to find eligible candidates' matches. Candidates create professional profiles on the platform providing job preferences. The platform will search across the job boards to find suitable job matches and notify candidates every time a job matches their professional profile. The matching algorithm identifies and recognizes linguistic patterns within the structure and phrasing of job adverts and CVs. The product is available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Key facts about Jobandtalent
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $1B
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Kibo Ventures and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 10, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 346 Competitors
4. Barkibu
Provider of health insurance and veterinary services for pets. It offers pet insurance that cover all visits, tests and treatments that your pet needs when visiting the vet due to an accident or illness.
Key facts about Barkibu
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: A Coruna (Spain)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Investors: K Fund, Mundi Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Sep 28, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
5. DIA
Online store offering multi-category grocery products. The product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, beverages, snacks, frozen food, grains, cooking oils, spreads, and more. The application is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Key facts about DIA
- Founded Year: 1979
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 332 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Gig Economy sector in Spain
64 Gig Economy startups in Spain were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 12 |
2021 | 38 |
2020 | 64 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 34 |
2017 | 34 |
Stage-wise distribution of Gig Economy sector companies in Spain
Out of the total 569 Gig Economy companies in Spain, 155 have secured funding. Among them, 51 have reached Series A or higher, and 45 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 569
Funded - 155
Series A+ - 51
Series B+ - 45
Series C+ - 39
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 569 |
Funded | 155 |
Series A+ | 51 |
Series B+ | 45 |
Series C+ | 39 |
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Funding Trends in the Gig Economy sector in Spain
Total funding year-on-year in the Gig Economy sector in Spain
The Gig Economy sector in Spain saw a total funding of more than $4.48B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.48B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $524M |
2024 | $168M |
2023 | $586M |
2022 | $378M |
2021 | $1.48B |
2020 | $132M |
2019 | $516M |
2018 | $354M |
2017 | $156M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Gig Economy in Spain
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Gig Economy companies in Spain have raised $104M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2024), Gig Economy companies in Spain had raised $9.43M across 4 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 1006.23% rise in funding in Gig Economy companies in Spain as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Gig Economy companies in Spain:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8190 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Series F | 1136 | Apr 10, 2025 | ||
Seed | 9432 | Feb 24, 2025 | ||
Seed | 2088 | Sep 16, 2024 | ||
Series B | 3990 | Jun 10, 2024 |
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Top Investors in Gig Economy in Spain
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Gig Economy companies in Spain based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Gig Economy companies in Spain:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Valencia (Spain) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Madrid (Spain) | ||
Salamanca (Spain) | - |
M&A activity in Gig Economy sector in Spain
In the year 2024, till August 2024, 2 acquisitions happened in Gig Economy sector in Spain. Last year, in 2023, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Gig Economy sector in Spain.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Gig Economy sector in Spain:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 02, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 21, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 29, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Gig Economy sector in Spain
Here are the acquisition trends in Gig Economy sector in Spain:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Gig Economy in Spain
In the year 2014, till August 2014, 1 IPO happened in Gig Economy sector in Spain.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Gig Economy sector in Spain:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 29, 2014 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Gig Economy companies in Spain
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Gig Economy in Spain
Most number of Gig Economy startups in Spain have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Columbia University and Harvard University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 3 |
Columbia University | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
IESE Business School | 1 |
London Business School (LBS) | 1 |
MIT Sloan School of Management | 1 |
Total funding in Gig Economy companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Spain
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Gig Economy companies in Spain have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford Business School alumni are second, and Columbia Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $728M |
Stanford Business School | $687M |
Columbia Business School | $41M |
Columbia University | $41M |
IESE Business School | $2.35M |
MIT Sloan School of Management | $2.35M |
Technical University of Munich | $2.35M |
Harvard University | $1.34M |
London Business School (LBS) | $1.33M |
Harvard Business School | $1.22M |
Top News in Gig Economy in Spain
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Glovo Startup Campus 2025 Partners GITEX Nigeria to Offer Slot to Nigerian StartupBusiness Post Nigeria•Aug 12, 2025•Glovo,
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Glovo Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Highlights Quick Commerce VisionRetail Technology Innovation Hub•May 15, 2025•Glovo
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Moeve enables food delivery from stations via Glovo partnershipMobilityplaza•Mar 06, 2025•Glovo, Moeveglobal, Exolum
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Seur Grows with Online Boom, Nearing €1 Billion in RevenueExpansion•Mar 05, 2025•SEUR, GeoPost, Vinted, Wallapop
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Glovo and NIPOST Collaborate to Address Logistics Gaps in Nigeria’s Digital EconomyInvestors King•Feb 19, 2025•Glovo, Nipost
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Glovo Partners Fg, Nipost To Accelerate E-commerce Industry GrowthIndependent•Feb 04, 2025•Glovo, Nipost
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Glovo Says It Will Spend 100 Million Euros This Year To Regularize RidersEl Referente•Jan 27, 2025•Glovo
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