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Entrepreneurship in Spain

Spain boasts a vibrant and diverse startup ecosystem, fueled by government support, international investors, and a strong digital economy. The country has become a major hub for tech, fintech, mobility, and e-commerce startups, with Barcelona and Madrid leading the way as top European startup cities. Valencia, Málaga, and Bilbao are also emerging as innovation centers, offering a mix of co-working spaces, accelerators, and investment opportunities. With a growing talent pool, competitive cost of living, and strong access to European and Latin American markets, Spain is an attractive destination for entrepreneurs looking to scale.

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Spain founders in numbers

The cofounder landscape in Spain shows key patterns in startup activity and founder backgrounds. Among entrepreneurs in this region, 51% are exploring startup ideas, while 49% have committed to specific ventures. This mix of early-stage ideation and established projects shapes the Spain startup community. Demographic insights about Spain cofounders reveal a median age of 28.5, with an average of 33.3. The 25-32 age group makes up 38.5% of cofounders in Spain. These age groups bring varied experience levels to the Spain cofounder network. Skills and expertise among Spain cofounders show 27% with technical backgrounds in engineering and technology fields, while 73% bring business expertise in marketing, operations, and product management. This blend of abilities enriches the Spain startup ecosystem and creates potential matching opportunities. Popular industries for Spain cofounders include Human-Machine Interaction, Marine Technology, Beverage and Wellness. Many cofounders in Spain also speak multiple languages, adding global perspectives to the local startup scene.

Commitment Type

More than (51%) of Foundersbase founders in Spain are exploring startup ideas, while (49%) are committed to an idea.

Has idea

Has no idea

Has idea51%

Age

The median age of Foundersbase founders in Spain is 28.5, while the average is age 33.3 with a maximum in the group of founders aging 25-32.

15.3%

18-24

38.5%

25-32

27.5%

33-40

13.2%

41-50

5.5%

50+

Type of Founder

About (27%) of Foundersbase founders in Spain are technical (Engineering, AI/ML), while (73%) are non-technical (Product, Marketing, Operations).

Technical

Non-Technical

Technical27%

Top industry interests

Discover the industries that Foundersbase founders in Spain are most passionate about.

Human-Machine InteractionMarine TechnologyBeverageWellnessExplorationMetalsSupply ChainLongevity Solutions

Top spoken languages

The majority of Foundersbase founders in Spain speaks Spanish (85%).

Spanish

85%

English

78%

French

11%

German

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