Scout startups in Bilbao

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Bilbao ranks

Rankings that list Bilbao
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#293	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

13 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Bilbao

Accelerators 4

Accelerator

BAT B Accelerator Tower

Connecting startups with global innovation partners.

Accelerator

Cebek Emprende

Empowering entrepreneurs in Bizkaia.

Accelerator

EU-LAC Digital Accelerator

Accelerating digital transformation in Europe and Latin America.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all accelerators

Investors 4

Investor

Acurio Ventures

Empowering early-stage tech startups across Europe.

Investor

Tykhe Ventures

Investing in AI-first and emerging technology startups.

Investor

All Iron Ventures

Investing in innovative technology startups.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors

Venture studios 3

Venture studio

Hasten Ventures

Building deep tech ventures for the future.

Venture studio

AiPower Venture Builder (Startups Incubator)

Building AI startups from the ground up.

Venture studio

DOTAKON - Impact Venture Builder

Building a sustainable future through technology

Incubators 2

Incubator

European Data Incubator

Supporting Big Data startups across Europe.

Incubator

Soft Skills Startup

Enhancing team skills for startup success.

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Founders

Raising in Bilbao

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

Founder tools

Investors

Finding startups in Bilbao

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Bilbao

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Bilbao

How does Bilbao rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #293 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Bilbao?

Superscout has profiles for 4 investors based in Bilbao, including Acurio Ventures, Tykhe Ventures and All Iron Ventures.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Bilbao?

Yes. Superscout lists 4 accelerators, 2 incubators and 3 venture studios based there, including BAT B Accelerator Tower, European Data Incubator and Hasten Ventures.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Bilbao

Browse cities in Spain

City

Santander

75 km away

City

Donostia / San Sebastián

77 km away

City

Logroño

97 km away

City

Pamplona

115 km away

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