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Spain AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

Barcelona, Madrid, and Iberian AI. Spain is home to 108 AI & tech startups, 23 investors, and 4 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in Barcelona. Total tracked funding to date: $63.6B.

Across 23 cities, the largest startup hubs are Barcelona (47 startups, $3.5B raised), Madrid (30 startups, $57.6B raised), and Unknown (6 startups, $1.0B raised). The most active sectors are Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, SaaS, and Generative AI.

Top Spain startups by total score include TravelPerk, Multiverse Computing SL, Paack, Jobandtalent, and Typeform — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.

Startups
108
Total funding tracked
$63.6B
Aggregated from startup profile totals.
Investors
23
People
4
Startup hubs in Spain
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Top startup cities in Spain
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Barcelona47Search
Madrid30Search
Unknown6Search
Valencia4Search
Malaga2Search
Alicante2Search
Derio1Search
Terrassa1Search
Girona1Search
Elche1Search
Spain1Search
Málaga1Search
Benalmádena1Search
Oviedo1Search
Vila-seca1Search
Spain startups by sector
Based on sector tags on startup profiles in Spain.
Top startups in Spain by score
Ranked by internal profile score. View all 108 in search.
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1TravelPerk

An all-in-one business travel management platform for companies seeking control and traveler freedom.

Barcelona$733.5M76
2Multiverse Computing SL

AI model compression startup

$570.0M74
3Paack

Last-mile delivery platform for e-commerce, specializing in fast and sustainable deliveries.

Madrid$1.0M70
4Jobandtalent

On-demand staffing platform connecting companies with flexible workers.

Madrid$137.0M70
5Typeform

Online form and survey builder with a conversational, user-friendly interface.

Barcelona$187.3M68
6Freepik

Freepik is a leading AI-powered creative suite offering generative AI tools and a vast stock asset library to streamline high-quality content creation for professionals and creative teams.

Malaga66
7ifeel

Data-driven platform for employee mental well-being and organizational culture.

Madrid$56.8M65
8Factorial

AI-powered platform automating HR, payroll, and finance for European businesses.

Barcelona$572.1M64
9TaxDown

AI-driven digital tax platform

Madrid$18.7M62
10Sylentis

Ophthalmic pharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for ocular diseases.

Madrid$135.0M62
11Lodgify

All-in-one vacation rental software for property managers and owners.

Barcelona$30.0M61
12Multiverse Computing

Quantum-inspired AI optimization for complex business problems.

San Sebastián$807.0M61
13Fracttal

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software provider.

Valencia$38.0M60
14SeQura

Transforming the online shopping experience with flexible payment solutions like BNPL and installment payments.

Barcelona$604.8M59
15Sateliot

5G satellite connectivity provider

Barcelona$10.0M57
16Consentio

B2B digital platform streamlining sales and communication for the global fresh produce supply chain.

Barcelona$6.0M55
17Landbot

No-code platform for building conversational websites and chatbots for customer engagement.

Barcelona$15.0M55
18Afori

AI platform for insurance brokers automating back-office tasks and workflows.

Barcelona$105.3M54
19Integra Therapeutics

Biotech company developing next-generation gene writing tools for advanced therapies.

Barcelona$134.8M54
20Delfos Energy

AI-powered virtual engineer platform for predictive maintenance and performance optimization in renewable energy assets.

Barcelona$10.4M54
21VLC Photonics

Pure-play photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and testing house offering turn-key engineering solutions.

Valencia$6.1M54
22Spotahome

Online platform for booking medium to long-term accommodation with virtual tours.

Madrid$1.0M54
23Brickken

Tokenisation infrastructure for financial institutions and businesses to manage real-world assets.

Barcelona$5.5M53
24Mediktor

AI-powered medical assistant for symptom assessment, triage, and pre-diagnosis.

Barcelona$27.6M52
25PLD Space

A Spanish company developing small satellite launch vehicles.

Elche$308.5M51
26Wallapop

Spanish peer-to-peer circular marketplace for secondhand goods

Barcelona$278.0M51
27ONCOMATRYX

Developing Quantum ADCs against the tumor microenvironment for innovative cancer therapies.

Derio$106.8M51
28Hemav

AI-powered drone and satellite data analytics for precision agriculture and land management.

Castelldefels$11.0M51
29Antihero Studios

Creating "Games Worth Sharing". Our team were leads on 8 different $1B/year games

Barcelona$4.5M50
30PortAventura Entertainment, SAU

Operator of a major European family leisure and holiday destination resort.

Vila-seca$103.0M50
31Mouro Capital

Venture capital firm investing in financial services and fintech.

Madrid$400.0M50
32Dcycle

UK- and Spain-based sustainability data platform.

Madrid$1.1M49
33Humara

AI-powered SaaS platform for waste infrastructure, streamlining the design and operation of waste and recycling plants.

Galicia$1.0M48
34EOS-X Space

Developing a space-based solar power system.

Madrid$140.0M48
35Alcyon Photonics

Spanish startup designing high-performance photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and IP.

Madrid$434.0K48
36Aizon

AI-powered platform for optimizing manufacturing operations and quality control.

Barcelona47
3721 Buttons

AI-powered fashion discovery and shopping platform connecting users with influencers and brands.

Barcelona$2.0M47
38Job&Talent

Digital staffing platform connecting companies with flexible and permanent workers.

Madrid$184.0M47
39Hydnum Steel

Developing Spain's first green steel plant, producing high-quality, low-carbon steel using renewable energy and hydrogen.

Abanto y Ciérvana$68.3M47
40INBRAIN Neuroelectronics

Develops advanced brain-computer interfaces for neurological disorder treatment.

Barcelona$19.5M47

Frequently asked questions about Spain startups

How many startups are in Spain?
StartupHub.ai tracks 108 startups headquartered in Spain, with $63.6B in total tracked funding across 23 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Spain?
The top startup cities are Barcelona (47), Madrid (30), Unknown (6), Valencia (4), Malaga (2).
What sectors are Spain startups focused on?
The most common sectors are Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, SaaS, Generative AI.
How many investors are active in Spain?
There are 23 investors tracked in Spain, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporate investors.

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Spain AI startup ecosystem — frequently asked

How many AI startups are in Spain?

StartupHub.ai tracks 108 startups headquartered in Spain, with $63.6B in total tracked funding across 23 cities.

What are the top startup cities in Spain?

The top startup cities in Spain are Barcelona (47 startups), Madrid (30 startups), Unknown (6 startups), Valencia (4 startups), Malaga (2 startups).

Which sectors are Spain startups focused on?

The most common sectors for Spain startups are Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, SaaS, Generative AI.

How many investors are active in Spain?

There are 23 investors tracked in Spain on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Spain investors.

How is Spain startup data sourced?

Every Spain profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.

What is the total startup funding in Spain?

Startups headquartered in Spain have raised a total of $63.6B in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.