Did you know that Zopa, one of the first fintech businesses in the world, has opened a development center in Barcelona? The UK-based company, known for its unsecured personal loans and peer-to-peer investment products, has recently landed in our city, and they’re building something fascinating. A team of some of the world’s best developers will build the technology to support … more of this ‘Starting a company’ post
If you’ve ever read any of our posts, you’ll know that we’re all for Barcelona. We believe that it’s a city full of opportunities for startups and tech companies of any kind, local or foreign. But, even we have to admit that each case is unique, and Barcelona may not be the right choice for everyone. As the tech map … more of this ‘Starting a company’ post
With such a high demand for the best developers in the game, it’s become commonplace for tech companies to try to attract tech talent by attempting to outbid the competition any way they can. What most of them don’t realize is that a good location can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to recruiting. This is why Haufe-umantis, a … more of this ‘Starting a company’ post
Why Barcelona? Let’s break this down. We keep making claims like “entrepreneurs are choosing Barcelona over Berlin or London” and “Barcelona is turning into a cluster of innovative tech ventures unparalleled in Europe”. But we rarely go into detail about why we’re being so conceited. What is it about Barcelona that makes it an irresistible startup heaven? What’s behind all … more of this ‘Starting a company’ post
The best things about an international city like Barcelona is that it’s like a portal to other parts of the world. You can virtually be anywhere around the globe without ever having to leave the city. And we don’t just mean that you can have dinner at a Lebanese restaurant and feel like you’re in the Middle East for the … more of this ‘Starting a company’ post