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Got a startup? That’s the million dollar question. In a country that promotes entrepreneurship, obstacles and difficulties are scarce, which is like music to the ears for those looking to launch a business. Despite the incorrect belief that we threw ourselves under the bus, Spain is, according to startupranking, the fifth ranked country in the world for creating new businesses, with a total of 454 on going startups. This is despite of an economic crisis that doesn’t seem to be stopping and a time when self-employment is frequent.
So, we give you 10 startups that people are going to be talking about in 2015.
First V1sion
First V1sion is a Spanish startup that offers an integrated camera system in jerseys, allowing first person views of what’s happening on the field. The technology used to create these cameras means they can be used in “team sports”, where, because of safety, traditional cameras can’t be used like they are in motorsports.
The company ran a pilot program with Córdoba CF. Though they are a little business, they are interested in a technology that could change the world of sports forever.
Green Momit
The so-called “Spanish Nest” is focused on a field that is sure to boom in coming years given the high price of electricity: energy efficiency.
This startup specializes in the Internet of Things and offers an intelligent thermostat, winning them the last version of the Spanish IBM Smartcamp.
Packlink
Packlink offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to compare and contrast shipping services in an easy, reliable and cost-effective way, saving up to 70% on international shipments. You can compare prices from top level shipping companies in Spain, like UPS, SEUR, Correos, GLS, FedEx, Ochoa, TourlineExpress, Nacex, Envialia, Chronoexprés and MRW.
The services includes shipments within Spain and to Europe and more than 250 countries around the world.
Mint Labs
By processing imaging provided by MRI’s, Mint Labs has creates 3D maps of the brain that allow you to see the neural connections and structure of each brain.
These images help doctors and faculty diagnose patients, prescribe treatment and complete surgery in a minimally invasive way. Some have called it “the Google Maps of the Brain”.
Coinffeine
One the most serious places for Bitcoin gambling in Spain, and an open source, peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin exchange. Thanks to Coinffeince you can buy and sell Bitcoins securely and anonymously without having to rely on a centralized system. It’s like BitTorrent for your bitcoins.
Wonnova
Wonnova is a company that specializes in digital innovation and has developed a technology solution which uses “gamification” to help companies retain, motivate, and create engagement with their customers and employees.
Thanks to Wonnova, your customers will have a better user experience, promoting two-way communication, promoting the virality of your products while increasing brand loyalty.
WeSmartPark
WeSmartPark is the world’s first collaborative parking service. It allows drivers to park in private spaces when their owners aren’t using them. Drivers can reserve spaces from their smartphone and park for 60% cheaper, while owners get extra income without sacrificing the spots when they need them. This way, you create new spaces in the city without having to build new parking lots.
Created by a young team of Spanish entrepreneurs, WeSmartPark, started in March of 2013 and now has more than 40 parking lots and 15,000 drivers.
GetYourHero
GetYourHero lets you contact home cleaning services at a schedule that’s most convenient for you, and then automatically picks the business that best fits your needs.
Alotofus
Alotofus came about as a solution to many problems that arise during the hiring process and makes getting basic information from LinkedIn and Google+ easy, validating the candidate’s knowledge, gathering their soft skills and compiling a complete and reliable profile for the hiring company.
Tyba
Tyba is an alternative to LinkedIn that’s specifically aimed at students between 20 and 29 who haven’t yet been able to explore their talents. Large tools like LinkedIn or Infojobs aren’t looking for young people with aspiration but without experience. However, less global, smaller companies find these types of people cheaper to pick as candidates.