When you think of Spain, what probably comes to mind is the intricate architecture of the Sagrada Familia or Casa Batlló — or maybe it’s the saffron-rich flavors of paella.
With such a deep cultural history, what might go unnoticed at first is the country’s thriving tech scene. But those who know where to look will discover a modern hub meeting the needs of people around the world. In fact, many emerging companies are choosing it to do business for this reason.
Here are a few to watch.
Multinational Companies in Spain
- Welcome Pickups
- Tesla
- TrueLayer
- Karo Healthcare
- Pitchup.com
- Syngenta
- RoomRaccoon
- Cookpad
- Green Genius
- Joko
Multinational Companies in Spain to Know
Tesla designs and manufactures solar panels, electric vehicles and related products to promote sustainable energy and achieve zero emissions. The company also offers energy storage solutions and has created a global network of supercharging stations for its electric vehicles. Since its founding in 2003, it has expanded to over 10 offices worldwide and employs 66,000 people.
Karo Healthcare markets over-the-counter medications across categories such as intimate health, skin health, digestive health and wellness. While its core market is the Nordic region, its products are sold in pharmacies and retailers in nearly 100 countries worldwide.
RoomRaccoon provides a management platform for independent hotels with 10 to 100 rooms, helping streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. With headquarters across both hemispheres, the company is able to serve thousands of hotels in over 50 countries.
Joko is a shopping tool that helps over four million customers save money through features like cash back and automatic coupon application. The company operates from offices in Paris, Barcelona and New York.
TrueLayer helps businesses of all sizes facilitate safer and more efficient online payments by integrating real-time bank payments with financial identity data. With a global presence, including an office in Madrid, the company has a midsize team of around 400 employees.
Welcome Pickups is a travel planning platform that provides a personalized experience through services like airport transfers, tickets and advice. The company has several offices, including one in Barcelona.
Syngenta develops sustainable agriculture and food solutions, using technology to help farmers optimize resources through innovative crop solutions. Part of Syngenta Group, its team of nearly 50,000 people in over 100 countries is working toward carbon-neutral farming.
Founded in Spain, Pitchup.com is a booking platform for campsites, “glamp” sites and caravan parks, offering thousands of locations across Europe, the Americas, Australia and Africa. Since launching in 2009, the company has reported over £200 million in bookings.
Green Genius delivers renewable energy solutions in biogas, biomethane, wind and solar across eight countries, including Spain. The company reports that its projects generate 320 gigawatt-hours of green energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by over 212,000 tons.
Founded in 1997, Cookpad aims to make cooking more accessible and less intimidating through its global recipe-sharing and cooking community, which connects cooks worldwide to share recipes, tips and more. The company’s Spanish headquarters are in Alicante.
