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Learn where early startup activity happens in Barcelona and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Spain
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Europe/Madrid
Barcelona
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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Barcelona ranks

Rankings that list Barcelona
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Startup Genome logoEmerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)2026#5Up 2CEcosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent
StartupBlink logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#33No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) logoGlobal Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters)2026#45No changeBInnovation, Research, Activity
Startup Genome logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER)GSER 201926 to 30No prior editionCEcosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation
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.

113 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Barcelona

Investors 39

The 3 most prominent of 39. Browse all investors

Venture studios 34

The 3 most prominent of 34. Browse all venture studios

Accelerators 20

ĀticcoLab logoAccelerator

ĀticcoLab

ĀticcoLab is a startup accelerator based in Barcelona that supports early-stage entrepreneurs through tailored acceleration programs, mentorship, and…

SeedRocket logoAccelerator

SeedRocket

SeedRocket is a startup accelerator based in Spain that supports high-potential technology startups by connecting them with investors and mentors. It…

The 3 most prominent of 20. Browse all accelerators

Incubators 20

The 3 most prominent of 20. Browse all incubators

Based here, most-ranked first

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Questions about Barcelona

How does Barcelona rank as a startup ecosystem?
Barcelona is #33 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Barcelona?
Superscout has profiles for 39 investors based in Barcelona, including Nina Capital, Caixa Capital Risc and Breega.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Barcelona?
Yes. Superscout lists 20 accelerators, 20 incubators and 34 venture studios based there, including ĀticcoLab, I and Mutter Ventures.
Which universities in Barcelona are on Superscout?
2 universities have a profile: Esade and Universitat de Barcelona.

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