The startup ecosystem of the Valencian Community has moved beyond the consolidation phase to enter a stage of real maturity. 2025 was not only a year of record-breaking investment, but also the moment that confirmed Valencia’s ability to compete head-to-head with the country’s leading technology hubs. In this context, the main milestones of the year include:
– €237 million invested in startups from the Valencian Community, spread across 36 deals, marking the best year ever in terms of total volume.
– Valencia consolidates its position as the third Spanish hub by investment volume, only behind Madrid and Barcelona.
– The ecosystem-linked community now exceeds 48,000 professionals, representing 36% growth compared to the previous year.
– More than 360 international profiles have joined the Valencian technology sector, boosting its internationalisation.
Beyond the increase in mobilised capital reflected in the figures, a qualitative leap stands out in the maturity of the technological ecosystem, with more strategic operations, greater co-investment and a growing presence of international players.
2026 begins with clear signs of continuity… and ambition
The results of the previous year are far from a coincidence or a temporary spike. They reflect sustained work over recent years and the progressive consolidation of Valencian startups. This is confirmed by the start of 2026, which shows that the Valencian technological ecosystem is maintaining its cruising speed.
In the midst of the ‘afterglow’ of an unprecedented 2025, several relevant announcements and strategic moves reinforce the idea that growth is structural.
Fracttal closes a $35 million funding round
One of the most significant developments at the start of 2026 is the funding round closed by Fracttal, one of the Spanish technology startups with the strongest international projection.
The company has completed a $35 million round led by Riverwood Capital, a US fund with a track record of investing in high-growth technology companies. The round included participation from all existing investors, including the Valencian fund GoHub and other strategic partners.
Currently, Fracttal manages more than 20 million assets across over 60 countries, and its platform is used by major industrial and maintenance clients such as Iberostar, Acciona, Veolia, Coca-Cola and FedEx. With the capital raised, the company plans to strengthen its international presence and accelerate product development with a focus on advanced AI, agentic systems and IoT, as well as expanding teams in engineering, data science, product and commercial support.
For a Valencian fund such as GoHub Ventures, this operation carries additional significance. It not only validates an investment made at earlier stages, but also demonstrates the ability of local funds to co-invest with major international VCs and support technology companies through large-scale rounds, without requiring them to leave the region in their early stages. It is, in many ways, a tangible example of how the Valencian technological ecosystem is beginning to close the full circle of creation, financing and scaling.
Demium transforms into Mission
Another symbolic move has been the evolution of Demium, which now operates under the Mission brand. Beyond the name change, the transition represents a higher level of maturity: from its original ‘incubator’ concept to launching a new investment vehicle endowed with €35 million, whose investment activity will focus on creating companies from scratch and supporting their growth from the earliest stages.
That same purpose has guided the company since its founding 13 years ago, with the ambition of becoming a global platform for company creation and scaling, with Valencia as one of its main hubs.
Its CEO, Jorge Dobón, recently appeared on the Itnig podcast to share detailed insights into this transformation and the lessons learned. Its investment track record includes Valencian companies such as Voicemod and Singularu.
This evolution reinforces the idea that the Valencian technological ecosystem not only creates startups, but also develops capable structures to support them through sustained growth and international scaling.
Juan Luis Hortelano: “Valencia is gaining weight in global technological innovation”
This moment of growth and consolidation is also reflected in the discourse of the sector’s leading representatives. In a recent interview, Juan Luis Hortelano, president of Startup Valencia, stated that “Valencia is gaining weight in global technological innovation”.
Hortelano emphasises that investment data, startup growth and the attraction of international talent confirm a shift to a new phase. Valencia is no longer merely an emerging technological ecosystem, but an increasingly relevant player within the European innovation map, capable of attracting projects, capital and highly qualified professionals.
In his analysis, he highlights in particular the role of the community and collaboration between startups, funds, corporates and public administrations as some of the key differentiating assets of the Valencian ecosystem.
Reflections from within the technological ecosystem
The reflections shared by funds, entrepreneurs and other ecosystem actors point to a common idea: the challenge is no longer to start, but to scale with solidity.
The growth of venture capital, the arrival of new investment vehicles and the increase in significant rounds pose new challenges: access to senior talent, international leadership capacity, development of differentiated technology, and the consolidation of structures that allow startups to grow without losing their centre of gravity in Valencia.
At the same time, there is a growing consensus on the importance of preserving the collaborative identity of the technological ecosystem. Maintaining this balance between global ambition and local roots will be key for Valencia to continue accelerating… without losing what makes it different.
For everyone involved, plenty of energy for 2026.
