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"Justice has its tempo, but is relentless" says Iñigo Barea Egaña in reference to the uneven level playing field we still see in Spain. Few players continue to use bogus self-employed couriers, but we anticipate this will come to an end soon. Just Eat Spain has played an essential role in driving our very much needed path to profitability in the segment I lead in 2023, and the overall Just Eat Takeaway.com position, while seeing step-change growth in our new verticals value proposition, across groceries, pharma, cosmetics and others. Our unique employee-only logistics know-how, fully compliant with the Rider Law, has been and remains an essential differentiating factor giving our partners the service reassurance they require. 👉 Read the full interview in El Periódico de España, here: https://lnkd.in/ecMYjxhd

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Meta has closed the Facebook page of El Grupo Informático without prior notice or justification due to an alleged copyright infringement. The page had more than 120,000 active followers. On June 4th, Meta notified us via email that the page had been closed for posting "copyright-protected content," specifically a video. The editorial team is not aware of having published any video (since, among other things, we are not engaged in audiovisual production), and Meta has been unable to provide more details when we requested them. Additionally, our attempt to contact a representative from Meta Spain has been completely unsuccessful. The only response received after filing the appeal was from an inefficient AI. We consider that the closure of an entire page by Meta without prior notice is disproportionate and violates the freedom of expression and information, leaving us in a state of defenselessness and helplessness. https://lnkd.in/dfqWW9Pb

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Our CEO Joaquin Lippincott wrote about exactly this last week: the economics of genAI reinforces the position of tech giants. Where can startups win in this environment? We already see that OpenAI continuously releases new services that challenges startups that had put a wrapper on ChatGPT. And on the infrastructure side, the big guys offer a thousand input or output tokens for less than a penny, making it difficult for anyone else to build a profitable business in the "pick and shovels" side of the business. You can read his full writeup here: https://lnkd.in/g8prC26k https://lnkd.in/gjzutqxT

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Barcelona (com um ecossistema de Startups avaliado em 39 mil milhões de euros em 2022), Madrid (com 24,3 mil milhões de euros em 2022), e também Valência, Bilbao e Málaga. Espanha continua a “bombar” nas startups, (apesar das críticas destrutivas que a política produz todas as semanas). “With approximately 11,000 active startups in 2022, and extraordinary investment numbers, the technology entrepreneurship ecosystem continues to accelerate its growth and strengthen its place among the most important in Europe. A unique feature of the Spanish ecosystem among its European peers is that there are two main hubs, Barcelona and Madrid, among a large group of cities and regions that are successfully fostering technology startups, like Valencia, Bilbao or Malaga, to name just the larger ones”.

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🏠Muppy raises €2.3m to continue leading the Spanish flexible rental market with their AI-powered platform. Muppy plans to manage over 1,500 rooms by 2025, with an estimated portfolio value exceeding €200 million. The recent funding round led by international and national investors aims to solidify Muppy’s market dominance in Spain and expand into Portugal. Noteworthy contributors include prominent figures from Logoplaste, The Carlyle Group Europe, Grupo Prisa SA, and Capgemini Spain, signaling strong market confidence in Muppy’s business model and growth trajectory. Read more about how Muppy intend to scale their operations off the back of the successful seed round in the article below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dgNeUh_W #Spain #AI #rental ---- 💡 Follow PropTech Connect for daily #RealEstate and #PropTech news and insights.

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As chief commercial officer at PortaOne, Roman Khalenkov has been involved in a lot of MVNO startups. In this presentation from the 2024 PortaOne Barcelona Meetup, Roman breaks down the keys to success, the most common mistakes, and the top 5 myths that he hears over and over among entrepreneurs and telecom businesses that are unsure how to approach this burgeoning sector. You’ll hear the truth behind the regulatory environment, the relationship between MVNOs and the MNOs that maintain their network infrastructure, the level of technical knowledge a hopeful MVNO startup needs to have on staff, and what kind of customers an MVNO can go after (spoiler: yes, they can be rich!). Best of all, you’ll learn exactly what an MVNO needs to do to stand out from its competitors, and you’ll hear inspiring examples of entrepreneurs who found a unique niche and thrived. #MVNO #MNO #mvnostartup #mvnos #portaswitch https://lnkd.in/dr9mCjhT

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🚀 Investment in early-stage Spanish technology companies reached new heights in 2023, exceeding 1 billion euros, according to the Spanish Tech Ecosystem Report 2024 by GoHub Ventures. 📈 Venture capital investment in Spain's tech sector has stabilized, returning to pre-pandemic trends. Following the slowdown in 2020 and the subsequent liquidity-driven surge, investment levels now surpass those of 2019. Spanish startups raised 2.2 billion euros across over 850 funding rounds in 2023. 🌟Early-stage rounds, those raising up to 15 million euros, attracted the most capital. Pre-seed (up to 1 million), seed (up to 4 million), and series A (up to 15 million) rounds collectively exceeded 1 billion euros in 2023, matching 2021 and surpassing 2022. 🌍The report ranks Spain seventh in Europe for venture capital investment. In early-stage investment, Spain ranks fourth. It also ranks fourth in the number of funding rounds. Regarding exits of over one billion dollars, Spain is seventh in Europe, with eighteen unicorn-status companies. 💻 In 2023, 47% of VC-backed investments in Spain went to SaaS (Software as a Service) companies, reflecting a global trend. SaaS has overtaken marketplaces and e-commerce as the leading business model in Spain for the past two years, indicating the maturity of the Spanish tech industry. 🌿 Climate tech and digital health companies saw significant VC fundraising in 2023, attracting 404 million euros and 226 million euros, respectively. Additionally, the Spanish startup ecosystem's maturity is evident in the emergence of a new generation of founders with experience from unicorn companies like Glovo, Cabify, Jobandtalent, Fever, Wallbox, TravelPerk, and Factorial. Over ninety entrepreneurs from these companies participated in funding rounds in 2023. Read the complete news article➡ https://lnkd.in/eVe5bYhH #Investment #SpanishTech #EarlyStage #VentureCapital #GoHubVentures #SaaS #Innovation #Startups #DigitalTransformation 🌟📊🚀

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ECIJA has provided comprehensive legal counsel for “Desde el Mañana,” the latest series from Disney Streaming, covering all aspects of audiovisual production, including service agreements, production contracts, distribution deals, and more, along with comprehensive tax advisory services. Leading the project were ECIJA partners Javier López Gutiérrez, Raul Rojas, Carmen Aguado, and Helena Suarez Jaqueti (pictured by order), who ensured the successful execution of legal and fiscal strategies to support the production and distribution of Disney Streaming’s exciting new series. Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/dtHYPtSN #IberianLawyer #legaladvisor #entertainment

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The much awaited yearly Spain Ecosystem Report by Dealroom.co Kfund Wayra SpainCap Endeavor Spain GoHub Ventures BBVA Spark Enisa con el emprendimiento innovador There are many insights to discuss about, the most interesting for me are the following: 1. The value of Spanish tech is growing faster than other key ecosystems like France or Germany. We are catching up! 2. There is more than just Madrid and Barcelona as tech hubs. Valencia, Bilbao or Málaga are thriving. 3. If we take out the "lunacy" years of 2021-2022, the investment deployed in Spain follows a positive trend, with +2B invested in 2023. 4. There is still a lot to do, to ensure more female-led projects are funded, only 12% of VC investment since 2019 was made into their startups. 5. The future looks promising, Spain is where France was 5 years ago. If we do things right with support from all stakeholders we can create incredible value in terms of jobs and local wealth. 6. More and more collaboration with international funds is happening, as our local VC firms mature and achieve more relevant size and reach.

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Fieldfisher has joined Tech Barcelona as a corporate partner, with the main objective of bringing Fieldfisher’s experience and knowledge in all legal areas, especially in the technology sector, to the ecosystem of companies and institutions represented by the association. According to Carlos Perez, partner in charge of Fieldfisher’s Tech & Data practice in Spain, “the objective of this agreement is to become the legal partner for technology companies that need legal advice both nationally and internationally, in any practice area and anywhere in the world. In addition, we want to serve as a bridge between our contacts and technology hubs that can attract companies interested in setting up in Barcelona.” For Miquel Martií, CEO of Tech Barcelona, “the incorporation of Fieldfisher reflects the shared commitment to promote a favorable environment, also in legal terms, for the growth of startups and corporations, both local and international, thus consolidating Barcelona’s position as a key hub for technological innovation.” Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/eV6__cBp #IberianLawyer

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Deep dive of the Iberian VC landscape by ticket size and vertical focus.

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🌟 Discover Catalonia's thriving #technologysector at The Next Web (TNW) Conference in Amsterdam! 🌐 Catalonia is home to 2,000 innovative startups in Internet & Mobile Software and Services, eCommerce, and Big Data. Notably, Barcelona has solidified its position as the 4th leading EU hub for investment rounds.. With a robust ecosystem fostering innovation, Catalonia attracts significant global tech investment. In 2019, Barcelona and Catalonia saw a 21% increase in foreign tech companies, including major projects from the US, Germany, France, and the UK. This vibrant environment supports industry giants like HP, Amazon, Meta, Nestlé, Bayer, Roche, or BASF in driving groundbreaking innovations. Ranked among Europe's top hubs for technological innovation, Catalonia is set for ongoing expansion. Events like TNW Conference, happening this week in Amsterdam, provide an ideal platform to connect with industry leaders from around the globe and explore new avenues for collaboration. This year, our office director Paul Barreveld, is at the event, fostering Dutch-Catalan collaborations, highlighting the dynamic opportunities within Catalonia's thriving #technologysector!🚀 💼 #Innovation #TechInvestment #Catalonia #Barcelona #StartupEcosystem #R&D #TNW

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Customers' data privacy and consent are paramount, especially in matters concerning the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing. It's crucial for organizations to ensure that consent is freely given, informed, and specific to the purposes for which it's being sought. Transparency and accountability in data handling are fundamental principles upheld by GDPR regulations. Let's hope this serves as a wake-up call for all organizations to prioritize ethical data practices and respect customers' rights to control their personal information. #DataPrivacy #GDPRCompliance

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Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the NielsenIQ Consumer Event for our clients in Barcelona. I performed a demo showcasing the key benefits of our #PanelOnDemand service and how integrating Retail Measurement Data with Consumer Panel Data through our #Discover application unlocks the #Fullview for our clients. 🚀📊 NielsenIQ unique proposition combines Data, Technology, and Expertise to deliver the #FullView to our clients, empowering them to make strategic, collaborative and informed decisions. 💡📈   #fasterinsights #maximizeefficiency #oneapplication #Discover #Consumerpaneldata #retailmeasurementdata #ConsumerInsights #NIQ #NIQSpain

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These are thrilling days for Forward Forever, as we’ve embarked on our yearly company trip. This time we headed to Girona, Spain 😎 The remainder of our trip is dedicated to team bonding and discovering the city’s charms, but today marks our FF Hackathon Day; a day where innovation meets practicality. It’s an opportunity for our Team to connect, share ideas, and develop solutions that enhance business efficiency. It will be exciting to see these ideas turn into reality with our Customers!   Here's a list of the topics our folks are exploring today:   1) Quarterly "What's new in Power Platform and Fabric" training for select customers Cost-effective and high-quality concept for continuously delivering relevant platform knowledge to our Customers. These sessions will serve as an informative platform to keep our customers well-informed and engaged with the continuous evolution of Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric. In addition to delivering insights about the platform, we will also showcase some of the work we've done recently. It’s also an opportunity for customers to plan and adapt their strategies according to the latest technological advancements and best practices.   2) Fabric latest features and architecture best practices Three of our hackathon teams delved into the comprehensive capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, focusing on three key areas: - Testing limits of data orchestration with Dataflow Gen2, the low-code data transformation tool - Data pipelines orchestration with Dataverse data - Notebook features and data orchestration practices. Notebooks are an interactive tools for pro code development, data analysis, and visualization. Together, these components form a framework for both low-code and pro-code data science and engineering projects, enabling efficient collaboration and streamlined development processes.   3) Copilot studio and integration to support services Using Copilot Studio low-code development capabilities to provide an intelligent chatbot that connects to a support service knowledgebase, integrating advanced AI capabilities to enhance customer support. Knowledgebase can be customer-specific, universal or a combination of both.    4) Solution localization (2024 Hackathon Winner!) Investigating a framework that supports multiple languages, enabling the development of apps that cater to a varied audience, facilitating easier entry into new markets and offering an enhanced inclusive user experience.   5) Conceptual low-code implementation for financial reporting Evaluating concepts for financial reporting with the Power Platform, and investigating the strengths and weaknesses compared to other available solutions for similar needs. Blog post to follow! Very happy to see the passion and expertise of this Team 😍

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Looking for investment during South Summit? You have never fundraised and don’t know which investor you should approach? Want to know if the perfect investor for you invests in Spain? Luckily I've made this resource for you. 60+ Venture Capital Investors w/ name, type of VC, funding stages, sectors, contact Email, avg check size, etc. like: - kfund - Kibo Ventures - Samaipata - Seaya... As well as others. -- To get it, do 3 things: 1. Like this post 2. Comment "VC" 3. Connect with me And I can send it over to you.

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