From cooking to speech therapy, Spain’s tech scene is “booming” according to several sources, thanks to a €12.25 billion investment in the Digital Spain 2025 agenda.
As a result, startups are emerging rapidly, raising billions of dollars each year and creating a high demand for skilled tech professionals to drive innovation.
Below are a few companies to watch.
Top Tech Companies in Spain
- Karo Healthcare
- Cookpad
- The Hotels Network
- FairPlay Sports Media
- LoveToKnow Media
- Skyscanner
- Social Discovery Group
- PAL Robotics
- Heetch
- SuperPenguin
Top Tech Companies in Spain to Know
LoveToKnow Media encompasses five distinct brands — LoveToKnow, YourDictionary, WordFinder, GolfLink and Bibliography.com. Each one delivers specialized content on topics ranging from cooking and parenting to vocabulary and golf. The company offers fully remote positions as well as flexible in-person roles for those near its Barcelona office.
Karo Healthcare specializes in over-the-counter medications across categories including intimate health, skin health, digestive health and wellness. While the Nordic region remains its primary market, the company’s products are available in pharmacies and retailers in nearly 100 countries worldwide.
SuperPenguin develops technology that helps people with speech differences. Through interactive exercises and real-time feedback, its apps support the speech and language therapy journey and empower users to speak with greater confidence. The company has operations in London and Barcelona.
Founded in 1997, Cookpad strives to make cooking easier and more approachable through its global recipe-sharing platform and cooking community. The company connects cooks worldwide, enabling them to share recipes, tips and insights. Cookpad’s Spanish headquarters are located in Alicante.
Rebranded in 2024, FairPlay Sports Media is a global network of sports and sports betting companies, including oddschecker, WhoScored, vime, Confido Network and CasinoSmash. FairPlay Sports Media reports processing 100 million data updates per week and reaching over 100 million users each month.
Personio provides software that covers HR functions from recruiting to offboarding, including employee management, talent management and payroll. It aims to help small and medium-sized businesses get organized through its all-in-one solution. The company has Spanish offices in Barcelona and Madrid.
The Hotels Network partners with over 20,000 hotels worldwide. It specializes in hospitality, product design and consumer marketing solutions. The company’s machine learning-powered predictive personalization tool enhances the booking experience by analyzing user behavior to provide tailored messages, offers, price comparisons and review summaries that engage and convert guests.
MongoDB’s platform offers cloud database and data services specifically designed to address the needs of developers building AI-powered applications. Its technology supports industries ranging from financial services to healthcare. The multinational company is recruiting team members to work in both Madrid and Barcelona.
Dynatrace aims to help client companies manage digital infrastructure through its unified observability and security platform. Its Barcelona office has a focus on customer and R&D services. The company offers support to assist employees relocating to the city with getting settled.
PAL Robotics specializes in designing and customizing biped humanoid robots to enhance human capabilities across various industries and applications. Founded in 2004 in Barcelona, the company has expanded from a team of four to over 100 employees.
Skyscanner is a travel search aggregator and agency that helps travelers plan and book trips by making it easy for them to compare prices on flights, hotels and car rentals. Its platform also offers features such as price alerts, user-generated hotel reviews and multi-city search options. The company’s Spanish office is located in Barcelona.
Founded in Barcelona, Heetch is an evening ride-hailing app operating in multiple countries. It aims to ensure affordable fares for passengers while providing fair earnings for drivers. Since its launch in 2013, the company has grown to a team of over 500 employees, with more than 100,000 active drivers.
Celonis offers AI-powered process mining technology that enterprises use to create a digital twin that represents all of their systems and departments. Its platform allows organizations across various industries to access insights that can drive continuous strategic improvement. The company has a significant presence in Europe, which includes an office location in Madrid’s AZCA business district.
Social Discovery Group is an international network of dating, social and entertainment platforms, such as Dating.com, DateMyAge and Cupid Media. Its brands connect over 250 million users globally. With a mission to reduce loneliness, the company maintains multiple offices worldwide, including a location in Barcelona.
