We’re super impatient when it comes to potentially groundbreaking technologies that are almost a reality but not quite yet. That’s why we’ve taken it upon us to find three Barcelona startups that we can’t wait to see grow – and change our reality. What these startups have in common is that they’re early-stage, they’re 100% focused on gearing up for … more of this 'Top startups' post
The food industry is an ideal field for experimentation, and Barcelona startups are on the front line. They’re coming up with more and more innovative ideas on how to reduce food waste by foodsharing, how to become as efficient at food delivery as possible, and how to create diet plans, for example. Their responses to the growing demand for food-related apps are useful … more of this 'Top startups' post
Travel tech startups, from Barcelona and around the globe, are taking off at an incredible rate and changing not just the way we book our trips or pick out destinations, but our entire concept of travelling. Prominent trends in the travel tech industry typically rely on using artificial intelligence, machine learning, chatbots and cloud computing to make the travel experience … more of this 'Top startups' post
This year, Barcelona made the Eu-startups annual list of hottest European startup hubs once again. And not just made it, but came fifth for the third year in a row, bested only by the humongous ecosystems of London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. The ranking itself is great news and definitely something to talk and tweet about. But which Barcelona startups … more of this 'Top startups' post
Now that virtually every startup wants a slice of the delivery cake, the question is no longer what to order for lunch, but which delivery app to use. We’ve been on a mission to find the best food delivery service in Barcelona, and we’ve finally found the one! We put four different delivery apps to the test and rated them … more of this 'Top startups' post
Is it just a fad, or is it a new revolutionary way of living and consuming that’s taking over the world? The effect of the sharing or collaborative economy can be seen very clearly in a wide range of industries from tourism to entertainment, and it’s constantly on the rise. Barcelona as a startup hub is proving to be an … more of this 'Top startups' post
Another month has gone by, and we’ve selected another batch of Barcelona startups that just closed funding rounds to serve as living proofs of the undiminished vitality and amazing potential of our city. From biotech to virtual reality, IoT and social networking apps, Barcelona startups are at the top of every technology in every industry. Peptomyc Magical things happen … more of this 'Top startups' post
Good news from the startup world are a daily phenomenon in Barcelona, and this hasn’t changed in the past few weeks. Let’s see lately which Barcelona startups had some wonderful news to share and achievements to be proud of! We’ll explain a bit about what each company does, just so you can get a taste of the incredibly diverse startup … more of this 'Top startups' post
If you’re a parent, you probably had a mini heart attack when you saw the title of this post. You must’ve gone: Oh my God, what sort of technological crap are they trying to shove down my kid’s throat this time? We get it, you don’t want your kid to be attached to a screen all the time. But what … more of this 'Top startups' post
Barcelona is a city where we receive good news from the startup world on a daily basis: a huge investment here, a notable award there. There’s always something to talk about. For this month’s episode of New Discoveries, we’ve rounded up our favorite startups that have achieved something significant in the past few weeks, and had some exciting news to … more of this 'Top startups' post
We have conversations with robots on our phone. This is our reality. In case you’ve been living under a rock: a chatbot is essentially a piece of software capable of communicating with humans through messaging apps with the help of AI technology. There are endless uses for these always available non-human helpers, from hotel reservations and guided museum tours to … more of this 'Top startups' post
Three startups in Barcelona that have made it their mission to help us get fit and live healthier with the help of state-of-the-art tech solutions. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had days when we suddenly woke up feeling motivated as ever, and decided to make an abrupt lifestyle change, getting rid of all our old habits and adopting new, better … more of this 'Top startups' post
Living and working in Barcelona, a city that has such a vibrant startup scene, we stumble upon new, exciting projects almost every day. Here are the five Barcelona startups we discovered this month that became our favorites because they’re innovative, different, trying to do something important and noble, or just plain fun. Pick the one you identify with the most, and … more of this 'Top startups' post
It hasn’t even been that long since summer has officially arrived, but some of us are already starting to panic. How are we going to survive the summer heat in Barcelona? When are we going to have time to finally book our vacations? What are we going to do when we start itching to get out of the city? As … more of this 'Top startups' post
If you liked the first installment of our foodie startups series, you’ll love this one. We’ve gathered five more foodtech startups born and raised in Barcelona that are changing the way we eat, drink, and spend time with other people who love food just as much as we do. And they’re using technology to create all kinds of new food experiences. … more of this 'Top startups' post
You may not even realize it, but every time you book a trip online, you’re probably going through a travel tech company that was born as a startup right here in Barcelona and has its headquarters somewhere in the city. Not only do these fast growing companies cater to a traveler’s every need, they’re also contributing to the development of … more of this 'Top startups' post
Barcelona tech startups are constantly coming up with new solutions to make our lives better and easier (see how they are revolutionizing our food habits), and they are disrupting the fashion industry too. How long before we all ask for fashion advice through apps and have robots pick out our outfits? We’re already ordering doing a large portion of our … more of this 'Top startups' post
If you consider yourself a foodie, or just someone who enjoys a good meal as if it were a hobby, you probably think about your tummy all the time. Luckily, there are a few Barcelona startups that also think about our tummies, and have created apps, machines, services or products that are different from what we’re used to, and offer … more of this 'Top startups' post
If you’ve read the first part of our apps that changed our lives series, you’ll know that the main keywords we used were comfort, speed and efficiency. This time will be no different: we’ve selected five more websites and mobile apps by startups conceived and born in Barcelona that are making our lives easier day by day. Apps that we … more of this 'Top startups' post
Seeing the tech companies born in our beloved Barcelona grow and succeed is the best feeling ever – but we aren’t just insanely proud of these successful Barcelona startups, we actually benefit from using their products and services every single day. The next mobile apps are making such a difference that it’s safe to say they’ve changed our idea of … more of this 'Top startups' post
Let’s admit, we’re all sort of addicted to Twitter. If you’re going to spend hours browsing through tweets while you’re making your daily commute, why not read something valuable instead of going through Kanye’s raging rambles? Some of our favorite Barcelona tech startups actually tweet stuff that’s either funny or useful, or both at the same time. We’ve selected five of … more of this 'Top startups' post
Whether you’re truly tech-savvy or suffering from a mild case of computer illiteracy, you have to admit there are times when you are forced to rely on the smartness in your phone to get you out of situations where your own brain and confidence fail. When you visit or move to a new city, this is bound to happen with … more of this 'Top startups' post