🇪🇸 Why We Chose Barcelona

Next to our home base in Mannheim, we’ve established a strong foothold in Barcelona together with our partners Josep R. Novell LL.M. and Xavier Simó.But why exactly there?

🌆 A Magnet for Builders: Barcelona combines density, cultural diversity, international connectivity, and a thriving tourism economy. It’s one of Europe’s most promising runner-up startup ecosystems, attracting countless founders and creatives, many of them already building their second or third ventures here.

📍 The Capital of Catalan: As the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s most dynamic and innovative regions, Barcelona embodies an entrepreneurial mindset that perfectly complements our South German maker mentality.

🌍 A City of Global Relevance: Recently ranked as the fifth-best startup ecosystem in the European Union and the leading hub in Southern Europe, Barcelona continues to prove its international appeal and potential.

⭐️ A Hub for Urban Innovation: Home to the Smart City Expo, Barcelona has positioned itself as a global leader in forward-thinking urban development.

🎓 A Pool of Global Talent: With Esade Business School, the city attracts a diverse international community of students, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

🏙️ A Vision for the Future: Barcelona’s pioneering Superblocks model is reshaping how cities around the world think about sustainable, livable urban spaces.With STYX #Barcelona, we’re operating at the intersection of a thriving startup scene and progressive urban policy. Surrounded by #PropTech innovators, co-working hubs, and accelerators, we’re in line with local pioneers like Innomads Proptech Hub and inlea to strengthen Barcelona’s position as a leading PropTech #ecosystem 💡