Scaleup Spain Network

Scaleup Spain Network represents a collaborative initiative established by Fundación Bankinter, Endeavor, and Wayra to address the critical gap in support for growth-stage companies across Spain. While early-stage startups benefit from numerous incubators and seed funding options, this alliance recognizes that companies entering the scaling phase often face a significant support vacuum despite their outsized potential for economic impact and job creation. The network leverages the combined expertise of three influential organizations in the Spanish innovation ecosystem to provide targeted resources for businesses ready to expand rapidly.

Founded on the principle that scaleups generate disproportionate economic value, this initiative connects promising growth companies with essential resources, mentorship, and capital access. The program's founding partners bring complementary strengths: Fundación Bankinter contributes financial expertise and innovation focus, Endeavor offers its global network of high-impact entrepreneurs, and Wayra provides Telefónica's corporate innovation capabilities and technological infrastructure. This strategic combination creates a powerful platform for companies that have validated their business models and are poised for significant expansion.

The network primarily targets companies that have achieved product-market fit, secured initial funding rounds, and demonstrated clear growth trajectories. These businesses typically have annual revenues between €1-50 million and are seeking to scale operations nationally or internationally. By focusing on this crucial development stage, Scaleup Spain Network aims to nurture the next generation of Spanish business champions capable of competing globally. The program offers tailored support including strategic advisory services, access to growth capital, international expansion guidance, and connections to potential corporate clients and partners.

Since its inception, the initiative has established itself as a cornerstone of Spain's maturing technology ecosystem, helping dozens of promising companies navigate the challenges of rapid growth. The network organizes regular knowledge-sharing events, facilitates peer-to-peer learning among scaleup founders, and advocates for policy improvements to support growth-stage businesses. By addressing the specific needs of scaling companies rather than early-stage startups, Scaleup Spain Network plays a vital role in transforming promising Spanish businesses into sustainable, job-creating enterprises with lasting economic impact across the region and beyond.