The Startup Ecosystem of Barcelona

Barcelona has 1318 startups in our sample database which represents about 53% of Spain’s sampled startups. Barcelona is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Spain.

CITY RANKING

While Barcelona decreased by 3 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Spain

Regional Ranking

7th
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1
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

40th
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3
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Barcelona

Our startup ecosystem map for Barcelona includes a sample of 1318 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Barcelona is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Barcelona’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 13 and in Social & Leisure, and Energy & Environment. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Barcelona
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Paack
Exoticca startup icon
Exoticca
Impress startup icon
Impress

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Barcelona
Heura Foods startup icon
Heura Foods
Incapto Coffee startup icon
Incapto Coffee
Agroptima startup icon
Agroptima

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#13 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 357 startups for Foodtech.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#20 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Barcelona is ranked 20 globally. There are 196 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

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Energy & Environment
#23 worldwide

Energy & Environment is ranked 23rd in the world. Our database contains 185 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Barcelona's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Barcelona there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Social & Leisure, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Barcelona.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Barcelona is Spain's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Western Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Barcelona is ranked 40th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Paack and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Glovo and Regus Plaza Catalunya.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Barcelona
With a large variety of initiatives, Barcelona's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Barcelona offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Barcelona's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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ESADE EWorks Accelerator

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Startupbootcamp IOT & Data Barcelona

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MOBILE WORLD CAPITAL

Coworking Spaces

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Wework Barcelona / Ciutat de Granada

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Avinguda Diagonal 371

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Wework Barcelona / Carrer Llacuna

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