The Founder Institute, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, has helped more than 60 new technology companies launch in our Spanish chapters. Since its launch in 2009, FI has contributed greatly to the local startup ecosystem while providing mentorship from some of the top entrepreneurs in the technology industry.
Applications are currently open for the Barcelona and Zaragoza semesters of the Founder Institute.
While all of the Spanish Founder Institute graduates are exceptional, there are a few who stand out. The graduates featured below have all achieved significant milestones in the past year, building meaningful and enduring technology companies aimed at improving the lives of people all over the world.
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Aomm.TV, and Founder Maria Cebrian (Madrid Founder Institute) Aomm.tv is the leading Spanish speaking yoga and pilates online platform, offering classes that can practiced anywhere, anytime from any device connected to Internet. With over $650,000 in seed funding, they are looking to disrupt the online education marketplace. |
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BeOnPrice, and Founder Rubén Sánchez (Madrid Founder Institute) BeOnPrice offers a solution for hotel managers to fill room vacancies with maximum efficiency. They have secured over $5MM in funding, including a hot Series A. |
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Bookaport.com, and Founder Abel Ruiz (Madrid Founder Institute) Bookaport is an online platform for finding and booking nautical adventures like sailing and cruises. They graduated from the Bolt Accelerator and were named as a Finalist at Premios Emprendedor XXI La Caixa. |
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ECrowd, and Founder Matthieu Van Haperen (Barcelona Founder Institute) ECrowd is a debt Crowdfunding platform for large ticket projects, from 50.000€ and upwards. Earlier this year, they received an investment of over $150,000 in angel funding from Crowdcube. |
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GasPort, and Founder Francesc Ribas (Barcelona Founder Institute) Gasport is a mobile platform which saves drivers time and money when they refuel at gas stations by locating gas stations and streamlining payments. They graduated in Spring and are already attracting national attention. |
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Genial.ly, and Founder José Manuel Roldán Marín (Cordoba Founder Institute) Genially is a tool that allows users to create all kinds of online content (images, posters, presentations, etc.) with interactivity without requiring programming skills. They raised over $300,000 in an early angel round and are expanding rapidly. |
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Gotaki, and Founder Francisco Otazo Hernández (Barcelona Founder Institute) Gotaki is a travel aid service which aggregates reviews and pieces of local advice to help users build their perfect itinerary. They graduated in Spring and are building a customer base. |
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Harbur, and Founder Dimitrios Kapanidis (Barcelona Founder Institute) Harbur is an operations platform for developer teams helping them focus on product development. They have attracted big B2B clients such as OneBox and BPulse. |
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kampoos, and Founder Oriol Miró (Barcelona Founder Institute) Kampoos is a service where users can find and reserve spots in sports camps and leagues. They have successfully raised over $100,000 in angel funding. |
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LOANEED, and Founder Victor Hugo Pascual Lopez (Barcelona Founder Institute) LOANEED is a fintech platform and social network for P2P, P2B, B2P & B2B loans that connects investors with those seeking loans. They graduated in Spring and have secured over $10,000 in funding. |
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Lumumba Technologies SL, and Founder Eduard Jubany Tur (Barcelona Founder Institute) Lumumba is a multicultural clothing company. They enable users to crowdsource designs inspired by traditional cultures found across the world. They have raised $35,000 in angel funding and are preparing to launch. |
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menteagil SL , and Founder Marta Gil (Cordoba Founder Institute) A cognitive stimulation app, designed to slow or prevent cognitive decline via a patented method and scientific testing. They secured $60,000 in their first angel round. |
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TESSIO VALLEY S.L., and Founder Jose Antonio Caballero Ruiz (Cordoba Founder Institute) Tessio Valley created Konssult, a platform to connect companies with business advisors and help companies manage their finances without an on-staff accountant. They have already raised $100,000 in angel funding. |
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VOJO, and Founder Pablo Casals (Barcelona Founder Institute) Vojo aims to revolutionize adventure travel by helping users customize and plan their hiking routes. They won the 2015 AppTourism Award and have been featured by ABC, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, elPeriodico, and numerous other news sources. |
