Criteria Venture Tech

Mobile Media Content, a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of virtual visualization technologies, raised €400k in seed funding. Founded in May 2012 by Michele Marino, CEO and Francis Casado, Head of Business Development, Mobile Media Content provides TICKETING3D, a SaaS 3D seating chart of a venue, which allows the final user to check the view from his seat before purchasing a ticket. It also Tranfer3D, which lets any club or sports organization to move supporters or fans from one location to another, and Match3D, a 2nd screening tool that allows following matches in real time. The company currently employs 20 people

Immfly is a leading provider of connected digital services and in-flight entertainment, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a global presence that caters to full-service, low-cost, and regional airlines. The company specializes in enhancing the onboard travel experience by offering an entertainment platform that allows passengers to connect their personal devices to the aircraft's cloud. Through its innovative platform, Immfly delivers premium content, including video streaming and fresh channels, at optimal speeds on both personal devices and aircraft screens. This approach not only improves passenger satisfaction but also enables airlines to reduce operational costs and create new revenue opportunities, reaching millions of passengers across hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Immfly is a leading provider of connected digital services and in-flight entertainment, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a global presence that caters to full-service, low-cost, and regional airlines. The company specializes in enhancing the onboard travel experience by offering an entertainment platform that allows passengers to connect their personal devices to the aircraft's cloud. Through its innovative platform, Immfly delivers premium content, including video streaming and fresh channels, at optimal speeds on both personal devices and aircraft screens. This approach not only improves passenger satisfaction but also enables airlines to reduce operational costs and create new revenue opportunities, reaching millions of passengers across hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Validated ID is a technology company specializing in digital identity solutions. Founded in 2012, it offers ViDSigner, a SaaS multichannel eSignature platform combining cryptographic technology and biometrics for secure document signing. The company also provides ViDChain, a decentralized blockchain-based digital ID solution for onboarding and KYC procedures. Serving various industries, Validated ID is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Kompyte is a competitive intelligence tool that enables businesses to monitor and analyze their competitors' online strategies in real-time. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Barcelona and Austin, Kompyte serves a diverse range of product, marketing, and sales roles across over 20 industries worldwide. The software automates the tracking of competitors' activities, providing users with timely notifications about significant updates and changes, which helps them respond effectively to shifts in the competitive landscape. By compiling more than 3.5 trillion data points annually, Kompyte empowers organizations to leverage competitive insights to enhance their sales, marketing performance, and product strategies, ultimately reinventing how businesses utilize intelligence in a fast-paced digital environment.

BYHOURS is a global travel-tech company that enables users to book hotel stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours in over 4000 hotels worldwide. It operates on a pay-per-use model, allowing customers to check-in and check-out at their convenience and pay only for the time they use. Founded in Barcelona in 2012, BYHOURS has expanded its services to over 25 countries, partnering with major hotel chains and offering B2B and B2B2C services via SaaS.

Splice Bio is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in developing innovative gene therapies using its proprietary intein platform technology. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on addressing the needs of patients suffering from incurable genetic diseases. Splice Bio's technology, originally developed in the Muir Lab at Princeton University, enhances the capabilities of traditional adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) by allowing for larger gene cargo delivery and targeting a broader range of tissues. This advancement aims to overcome existing limitations in gene therapy, making it a promising solution for treating complex genetic disorders. The company was formerly known as Proteodesign, S.L. before rebranding to Splice Bio in September 2020.

Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.

Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform designed to enhance video management and viewer engagement. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx provides tools that enable users to publish, edit, store, and share videos effectively. The platform employs machine learning to add rich metadata, facilitating intelligent video recommendations and improving content discoverability. It automatically generates grids of short video clips, giving viewers quick overviews and enhancing their interaction with the content. Furthermore, Vilynx's advanced analytics tools provide insights into viewer behavior, helping publishers understand which parts of their videos attract the most attention. By delivering personalized video experiences and data-driven insights, Vilynx aims to transform the online video landscape, particularly for media and entertainment sectors.

Transplant Biomedicals S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the design and development of medical devices aimed at enhancing the preservation of organs, tissues, and cells. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes by minimizing the risk of delayed graft function and enhancing graft survival rates. Its proprietary technology enables the safe and effective transport of organs from donor hospitals to transplant centers, addressing the critical need for better utilization of marginal organs that are often discarded. By advancing organ transport methods, Transplant Biomedicals contributes to the overall improvement of medical strategies in the field of transplantation.

Worldcoo is a Barcelona-based company dedicated to funding NGO solidarity projects via omnichannel committed companies. It facilitates 'Charity Rounding Up', allowing establishments to offer customers the option to round up their transaction amount and donate the difference to social causes. Worldcoo, part of the B Corp movement, aims to foster innovation, transparency, and positive impact on society.

BANDIT Solutions, S.L. operates an online recruitment platform based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2011. The platform, launched in December 2016, focuses on connecting companies with top digital talent actively seeking new job opportunities. By utilizing data mining and machine learning tools, BANDIT streamlines the hiring process, enabling businesses to pre-select candidates based on specific project requirements. This innovative approach places talent at the forefront of the recruitment process, facilitating efficient matches between job seekers and employers. The leadership team includes Francesc Font and twins Jorge and Nicolás Araujo, along with Sergio Méndez.

Nautal is an online boat rental platform that facilitates direct communication between boat owners and customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Nautal offers a diverse selection of rental options, including motorboats, catamarans, pontoons, sailboats, and yachts. The platform operates in over 350 locations across 56 countries, making boating accessible to a global audience. By allowing boat owners and charter companies to advertise their vessels, Nautal enables them to monetize their boats when not in use, while providing customers the opportunity to rent boats for half-day, full-day, or weekly excursions.

Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.

Datumize, established in 2014 and headquartered in Castelldefels, Barcelona, specializes in enterprise data integration software. It captures and transforms 'dark data'—hidden, untapped data within organizations—into actionable insights. By doing so, Datumize helps businesses in sectors like logistics, retail, and industry make informed decisions, enhance operational efficiencies, and ultimately boost revenues. The company was acquired in 2023.

Forever Us is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in the design and manufacture of funeral art, including headstones, tombs, crypts, and urns. The company collaborates with chapels of rest, funeral directors, and insurance providers to create customizable headstones made from ecological materials. These gravestones can be tailored with various backgrounds, landscapes, spiritual motifs, poems, dedications, and typographies, allowing families to memorialize their loved ones in a personal and lasting manner. Established in 2012, Forever Us also commits 1% of its profits to support social projects and assist in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.

CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup, part of the Southern Europe's leading digital ecosystem, which aims to streamline job recruitment. It offers a mobile platform enabling users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, chat with recruiters, and receive responses within 24 hours. For businesses, CornerJob provides a simple, interactive, and immediate recruiting channel, aiding in efficient candidate selection.

Immfly is a leading provider of connected digital services and in-flight entertainment, based in Barcelona, Spain, with a global presence that caters to full-service, low-cost, and regional airlines. The company specializes in enhancing the onboard travel experience by offering an entertainment platform that allows passengers to connect their personal devices to the aircraft's cloud. Through its innovative platform, Immfly delivers premium content, including video streaming and fresh channels, at optimal speeds on both personal devices and aircraft screens. This approach not only improves passenger satisfaction but also enables airlines to reduce operational costs and create new revenue opportunities, reaching millions of passengers across hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Genmedica Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2004. It specializes in the research and development of new treatments for type 2 diabetes. The company focuses on discovering and clinically developing orally available novel chemical entities (NCEs), including oral agents like GMC-252 and GMC-316 for treating type 2 diabetes, as well as a drug discovery program, GMC-278, aimed at identifying new molecules to address both type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics is dedicated to creating drugs that not only lower glycemia but also modify the disease by slowing or halting its progression. The company operates a proprietary OSIF platform designed to generate dual-action small molecules targeting oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby improving the lives of diabetic patients.

Transplant Biomedicals S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the design and development of medical devices aimed at enhancing the preservation of organs, tissues, and cells. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes by minimizing the risk of delayed graft function and enhancing graft survival rates. Its proprietary technology enables the safe and effective transport of organs from donor hospitals to transplant centers, addressing the critical need for better utilization of marginal organs that are often discarded. By advancing organ transport methods, Transplant Biomedicals contributes to the overall improvement of medical strategies in the field of transplantation.

Founded in Barcelona in 2013 by Enrico Sargiacomo and Tomasz Matuszczyk, Bibulu is an online platform that connects pet owners with suitable sitters for their pets. It facilitates dog boarding services in private homes, providing an alternative to traditional kennels.

Nautal is an online boat rental platform that facilitates direct communication between boat owners and customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Nautal offers a diverse selection of rental options, including motorboats, catamarans, pontoons, sailboats, and yachts. The platform operates in over 350 locations across 56 countries, making boating accessible to a global audience. By allowing boat owners and charter companies to advertise their vessels, Nautal enables them to monetize their boats when not in use, while providing customers the opportunity to rent boats for half-day, full-day, or weekly excursions.

Nubelo Solutions operates an online career marketplace tailored for the digital workforce, including developers, designers, digital marketers, and product owners. The company collaborates with clients to identify their project and team requirements, subsequently matching them with pre-screened professionals available for full-time, part-time, or hourly engagements. Users of the Nubelo platform benefit from personalized support during the interview process from dedicated Talent Advocates, who provide objective guidance. Additionally, the platform allows users to compare job opportunities side by side, facilitating informed career decisions. Employers gain access to a curated pool of candidates eager for new roles or project collaborations. Nubelo Solutions is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, offering a streamlined and efficient hiring experience that surpasses traditional methods.

Knox Media Hub SL is a Barcelona-based company that offers a global cloud platform designed for audiovisual media producers, rights holders, and their clients. This innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enhances workflows within the media industry by providing comprehensive management, tracking, and promotion of media assets. Knox Media Hub facilitates content discovery and transfer while ensuring maximum control and security over media operations. Its user-friendly dashboard allows for the efficient handling of both linear and non-linear workflows, ultimately improving productivity and scalability for producers, broadcasters, and distributors. By harnessing internet and information technology, Knox Media Hub empowers media and entertainment companies to optimize their operations from any location using a simple browser, thereby enhancing their overall business efficiency.

Mobile Media Content, a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of virtual visualization technologies, raised €400k in seed funding. Founded in May 2012 by Michele Marino, CEO and Francis Casado, Head of Business Development, Mobile Media Content provides TICKETING3D, a SaaS 3D seating chart of a venue, which allows the final user to check the view from his seat before purchasing a ticket. It also Tranfer3D, which lets any club or sports organization to move supporters or fans from one location to another, and Match3D, a 2nd screening tool that allows following matches in real time. The company currently employs 20 people

nLife Therapeutics S.L. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Granada, Spain, with an additional office in Barcelona. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) and neuromuscular disorders through the use of cell-specific oligonucleotides. nLife Therapeutics specializes in first-in-class disease-modifying therapies, including a treatment that selectively silences alpha-synuclein in monoaminergic neurons to halt toxic accumulation associated with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the company targets Huntington’s Disease by reducing levels of altered Htt in striatal and cortical neurons to impede disease progression. Their technology employs conjugated nucleic acids delivered to selected neurons via a single intra-nasal application, positioning nLife Therapeutics at the forefront of next-generation targeted nucleic acid products.

Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform designed to enhance video management and viewer engagement. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx provides tools that enable users to publish, edit, store, and share videos effectively. The platform employs machine learning to add rich metadata, facilitating intelligent video recommendations and improving content discoverability. It automatically generates grids of short video clips, giving viewers quick overviews and enhancing their interaction with the content. Furthermore, Vilynx's advanced analytics tools provide insights into viewer behavior, helping publishers understand which parts of their videos attract the most attention. By delivering personalized video experiences and data-driven insights, Vilynx aims to transform the online video landscape, particularly for media and entertainment sectors.

Genmedica Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2004. It specializes in the research and development of new treatments for type 2 diabetes. The company focuses on discovering and clinically developing orally available novel chemical entities (NCEs), including oral agents like GMC-252 and GMC-316 for treating type 2 diabetes, as well as a drug discovery program, GMC-278, aimed at identifying new molecules to address both type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics is dedicated to creating drugs that not only lower glycemia but also modify the disease by slowing or halting its progression. The company operates a proprietary OSIF platform designed to generate dual-action small molecules targeting oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby improving the lives of diabetic patients.

Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.

Nubelo Solutions operates an online career marketplace tailored for the digital workforce, including developers, designers, digital marketers, and product owners. The company collaborates with clients to identify their project and team requirements, subsequently matching them with pre-screened professionals available for full-time, part-time, or hourly engagements. Users of the Nubelo platform benefit from personalized support during the interview process from dedicated Talent Advocates, who provide objective guidance. Additionally, the platform allows users to compare job opportunities side by side, facilitating informed career decisions. Employers gain access to a curated pool of candidates eager for new roles or project collaborations. Nubelo Solutions is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, offering a streamlined and efficient hiring experience that surpasses traditional methods.

BYHOURS is a global travel-tech company that enables users to book hotel stays of 3, 6, or 24 hours in over 4000 hotels worldwide. It operates on a pay-per-use model, allowing customers to check-in and check-out at their convenience and pay only for the time they use. Founded in Barcelona in 2012, BYHOURS has expanded its services to over 25 countries, partnering with major hotel chains and offering B2B and B2B2C services via SaaS.

Founded in Barcelona in 2013 by Enrico Sargiacomo and Tomasz Matuszczyk, Bibulu is an online platform that connects pet owners with suitable sitters for their pets. It facilitates dog boarding services in private homes, providing an alternative to traditional kennels.

Founded in Barcelona in January 2012, Addfleet aims to improve the efficiency of mobility in cities, and to contribute, through innovation, to achieving a more sustainable transportation network. To do this, Addfleet has developed a mobility platform that makes possible the geolocation and tracking of mobile units in real time. Addfleet is a young, dynamic and fast-growing company that is participated by Telefónica Digital, La Caixa and Inspirit. Inspirit, a technology group pioneered in the ICT sector, aims to create, develop and consolidate the most advanced companies in the technology sector. Addfleet products are currently available in Spain, Italy, USA and Brazil and they will soon be available in Latin America and Great Britain.

The eTailers, a Barcelona, Spain-based e-commerce outsourcing company. Their mission is to invent, create, develop and consolidate innovative companies and global, offering products or services related always new technologies, especially the Internet. They have innovative entrepreneurial spirit and work closely with the university, with the aim of promoting excellence in knowledge and innovation in all projects we undertake.

nLife Therapeutics S.L. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Granada, Spain, with an additional office in Barcelona. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) and neuromuscular disorders through the use of cell-specific oligonucleotides. nLife Therapeutics specializes in first-in-class disease-modifying therapies, including a treatment that selectively silences alpha-synuclein in monoaminergic neurons to halt toxic accumulation associated with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the company targets Huntington’s Disease by reducing levels of altered Htt in striatal and cortical neurons to impede disease progression. Their technology employs conjugated nucleic acids delivered to selected neurons via a single intra-nasal application, positioning nLife Therapeutics at the forefront of next-generation targeted nucleic acid products.

Genmedica Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2004. It specializes in the research and development of new treatments for type 2 diabetes. The company focuses on discovering and clinically developing orally available novel chemical entities (NCEs), including oral agents like GMC-252 and GMC-316 for treating type 2 diabetes, as well as a drug discovery program, GMC-278, aimed at identifying new molecules to address both type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics is dedicated to creating drugs that not only lower glycemia but also modify the disease by slowing or halting its progression. The company operates a proprietary OSIF platform designed to generate dual-action small molecules targeting oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby improving the lives of diabetic patients.

Sagetis Biotech SL is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing polymeric technologies to address engineering challenges in gene therapy, specifically in creating safe and effective drug delivery systems for treating diseases of the central nervous system. Sagetis Biotech has developed polymer-coated adenovirus release systems that enhance the administration of drugs, particularly in the presence of pre-existing neutralizing antibodies. One of its notable products is SAG-101, designed for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Through its innovative approaches, Sagetis Biotech aims to improve the therapeutic effects of oncolytic viruses, facilitating better healthcare outcomes.

Sagetis Biotech SL is a biotechnology company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing polymeric technologies to address engineering challenges in gene therapy, specifically in creating safe and effective drug delivery systems for treating diseases of the central nervous system. Sagetis Biotech has developed polymer-coated adenovirus release systems that enhance the administration of drugs, particularly in the presence of pre-existing neutralizing antibodies. One of its notable products is SAG-101, designed for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Through its innovative approaches, Sagetis Biotech aims to improve the therapeutic effects of oncolytic viruses, facilitating better healthcare outcomes.

SabirMedical S.L. is a biomedical research and development company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing innovative technologies for diagnostics and patient care, particularly in the area of cardiovascular monitoring. Its offerings include non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems that utilize pulse oximetry, designed for hospital, ambulatory, and home use. SabirMedical operates from the Bioincubator PCB-Santander space at Barcelona Science Park, emphasizing its commitment to advancing healthcare through technology.

Privalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the sale of fashion and household products. Founded in 2006 by Jose Manuel Villanueva and Lucas Carne, the company operates from Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The website allows customers to search for items based on brand name or product type, offering a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and children, including tops, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In addition to fashion, Privalia features a selection of home and décor items such as kitchenware, furniture, textiles, electronics, and leisure goods. The platform showcases products from various well-known brands, enhancing its appeal to consumers seeking quality merchandise at competitive prices.

Justinmind specializes in developing tools for creating high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes for web and mobile applications. The company offers a professional solution that allows teams to design, visualize, and test HTML versions of applications and dynamic websites prior to actual development. Headquartered in San Francisco and Barcelona, Justinmind provides an authoring tool that supports the annotation of widgets and the definition of interactions using real data, empowering clients to innovate and enhance their application designs effectively.

Careesma is an online platform that publishes job listings from Europe and India. Employers post their vacancies in categories such as accounting, banking, HR, marketing, internships, administrative, sales, testing, education, health, and more. Individuals have access to tools that help them prepare cover letters and resumes as well as for job interviews and careers. Careesma was launched in 2004 and is operated from Barcelona, Spain.