About Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
The Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain comprises 1.89K companies, including 425 funded companies having collectively raised $560M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 235 are Series A+ funded.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain has seen 209 acquisitions and 13 IPOs. This represents almost 11.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing industrial goods, equipments and manufacturing solutions like machines and softwares.
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector is also known as Heavy Industries or Manufacturing and Production.
Includes companies that provide technologies for industrial manufacturing, packaging, and equipments like industrial air conditioning, industrial automation and industrial safety solutions. Excludes companies that provide machines or equipments for manufacturing, packaging, that are used for commercial purposes and not for industrial usage.
Top Industrial Goods and Manufacturing Companies in Spain
There are 1,889 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing startups in Spain which include Imperia, BCN3D, Solerpalau, Robotnik, Saica Group. Out of these, 425 startups are funded, with 235 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 25 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing startups in Spain. Over the past 10 years, an average of 30 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Esade Business School, IIT Bombay and Imperial College London.
Here is the list of top Industrial Goods and Manufacturing startups in Spain
1. Imperia
Developer of cloud-based demand forecasting software. Its features include article management, sales forecasting and analysis, collaborative planning, portfolio, stock, delivery, and inventory management, demand and load planning, workflow process automation, and ERP integration. It caters to manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
Key facts about Imperia
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Valencia (Spain)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $14.1M
- Investors: Samaipata, Burda Principal Investments and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 18, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 12 of 1,000 Competitors
2. BCN3D
BCN3D Technologies is a manufacturer of desktop 3D printers. It also offers 3D printing software that prepares models for 3D printing. The printer uses multiple filaments such as PLA, nylon, PVA, PET-G, and many others. The offering of the company includes BCN3D Sigmax R19, BCN3D Sigma R19, spare parts, etc. The product of the company has applications in multiple industries including engineering, schools, manufacturing, service bureau, healthcare, research, and many more.
Key facts about BCN3D
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Castelldefels (Spain)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6.31M
- Investors: , JME Venture Capital and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 05, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 59 Competitors
3. Solerpalau
Manufacturer of ventilation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. They offer a wide variety of products including extract fans, heat recovery units, and axial flow fans. The company also provides accessories and support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their product line caters to diverse needs, from bathroom ventilation to large-scale industrial projects. They offer tools and resources to assist in product selection and installation.
Key facts about Solerpalau
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Spain
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
4. Robotnik
Developer of mobile service industrial robots. It is focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing autonomous mobile robots and manipulators in industrial and academic fields such as inspection, industry, agriculture, security, defense, and logistics. It also provides inspections, maintenance, and logistics services.
Key facts about Robotnik
5. Saica Group
Saica Group is a global company that provides sustainable solutions for the production of paper and packaging, as well as waste management. With over 10,000 employees and a presence in multiple countries, including Spain, France, Italy, the United States, and Poland, Saica Group is a leader in the packaging industry.
Key facts about Saica Group
- Founded Year: 1943
- Location: Zaragoza (Spain)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Economy And Finance, Sherpa Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 16, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
25 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain. 60 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing 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 | 25 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 14 |
2022 | 22 |
2021 | 46 |
2020 | 60 |
2019 | 44 |
2018 | 43 |
2017 | 44 |
Stage-wise distribution of Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector companies in Spain
Out of the total 1,889 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain, 425 have secured funding. Among them, 235 have reached Series A or higher, and 226 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,889
Funded - 425
Series A+ - 235
Series B+ - 226
Series C+ - 225
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,889 |
Funded | 425 |
Series A+ | 235 |
Series B+ | 226 |
Series C+ | 225 |
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Funding Trends in the Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
Total funding year-on-year in the Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
The Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain saw a total funding of more than $483M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $86.4M till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $86.4M |
2025 | $66.4M |
2024 | $42.7M |
2023 | $31.2M |
2022 | $20M |
2021 | $30.3M |
2020 | $53.2M |
2019 | $56.2M |
2018 | $52.1M |
2017 | $44M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing in Spain
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain have raised $86.4M in equity funding across 5 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain had raised $30.5M across 4 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 182.89% rise in funding in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6729 | Jun 11, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8287 | May 12, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 8003 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4412 | Mar 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9926 | Jan 12, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing in Spain
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain. Last year, in 2025, a total of 18 acquisitions happened in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 03, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 27, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain
Here are the acquisition trends in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 18 |
2024 | 31 |
2023 | 32 |
2022 | 36 |
2021 | 23 |
2020 | 6 |
2019 | 15 |
2018 | 14 |
2017 | 5 |
IPOs in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing in Spain
In the year 2023, till January 2023, 1 IPO happened in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing sector in Spain:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 09, 2023 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
Sep 28, 2018 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
Jul 21, 1997 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
Jun 26, 1992 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Industrial Goods and Manufacturing in Spain
Most number of Industrial Goods and Manufacturing startups in Spain have been founded by alumni from Esade Business School, IIT Bombay and Imperial College London.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Esade Business School | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
Imperial College London | 1 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | 1 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
University of Manchester | 1 |
University of Oxford | 1 |
Total funding in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Spain
In the last 10 years, Imperial College London graduates' Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Spain have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Cambridge alumni are second, and Esade Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Imperial College London | $522K |
University of Cambridge | $174K |
Esade Business School | $112K |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $58.3K |
IIT Bombay | - |
University of California (Los Angeles) | - |
University of Manchester | - |
University of Oxford | - |
Top News in Industrial Goods and Manufacturing in Spain
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Comexi Launches ML2 Evolution Laminating Machine with Versatile Application Technologiesverpackungsdruck.com•Jul 27, 2026•Comexi
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Lantek Expert CAD/CAM Software Gets New Features for Complex GeometriesCanadian Metalworking•Jul 21, 2026•Lantek
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Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG Partners with Comexi, Enhancing End-to-End Packaging Solutionsverpackungsdruck.com•Jul 20, 2026•Comexi, Heidelberger
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Lantek partners with Tecoi to enhance automation in sheet metal technologyCanadian Metalworking•Jul 06, 2026•Lantek, Tecoi
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Ausa launches new 9-tonne dumper with AI person-detection systemconstructionbriefing.com•Jun 24, 2026•AUSA
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