About startup landscape in Spain
Spain has over 69,058 startups across the country. Of these, 12.7K are funded companies that have collectively raised $145B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 4,186 investors have participated in 21,817 funding rounds, with 536 startups securing early-stage funding and 186 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,434 new companies have been founded, raising over $1.08B in funding. Startups in Spain have witnessed 3,083 acquisitions and 822 IPOs, while 6,520 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,696 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 | |
Provider of business management software for human resources and finance | Barcelona (Spain) | 2016 | Series D | $369M | |
SaaS-based operations management solution for the hospitality and aviation industry | Madrid (Spain) | 1987 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spain
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $1.69B has been raised in 158 equity
funding rounds across Spain. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $2.64B had been raised across 198 rounds in Spain. So, 2026 has seen a 35.99% 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 | 5371 | Jul 14, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 1271 | Jul 14, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9745 | Jul 13, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 7979 | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7073 | Jul 08, 2026 |
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- 69.1K+ Total Companies
- $145B+ Total Funding
- 12.7K+ Funded Companies
- 820+ 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 July 2026, 95 acquisitions happened in Spain. Last year, in 2025, a total of 304 acquisitions happened in Spain.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spain:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 |
IPOs in Spain
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
Jul 16, 2026 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
Jul 15, 2026 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jun 26, 2026 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 13, 2026 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) |
Top News about startups in Spain
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Wallbox Launches New Pulsar Pro to Simplify EV Charging ReimbursementBusiness Wire•Jun 18, 2026•Wallbox
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Glovo Exits Bosnia and Herzegovina, Causing Market Chaos and Delivery DelaysPressMedia•Jun 14, 2026•Glovo
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B&Q Marketplace Enhances Seller Profiles and Introduces Dedicated Seller PagesChannelX•Jun 05, 2026•Bq
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Wallbox Deploys First Supernova PowerRing Fast-Charging System in EuropeBusiness Wire•Jun 03, 2026•Wallbox
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Inditex Reports €1.375 Billion Profit for Q1 as Sales Increase 5.8%Fashion Network•Jun 03, 2026•Inditex
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