Rising investment and a growing base of scale-ups
Since 1 January 2025, funding data point to a clear acceleration in the activity of Madrid-based startups. According to figures published by the madri+d Foundation and Dealroom, technology companies located in the Madrid Region raised approximately €1.2 billion over the year, placing the region at the top of Spain’s technology investment rankings.
The structure of funding rounds is also evolving. Nearly 80% of the capital raised comes from rounds between €5 million and €50 million, indicating a broader distribution of investment towards growth-stage companies rather than a concentration in a small number of exceptional deals. Three rounds exceeding €100 million nevertheless stood out during the year, notably those of Jobandtalent, Lingokids and Auro Travel, confirming the emergence of a core group of companies operating at an advanced scale-up stage.
This evolution brings Madrid closer to European ecosystems where technology companies benefit simultaneously from access to capital, talent pools and structured support mechanisms.
The trend is also reflected in international rankings. In 2025, Madrid recorded an increase of nearly 18% in the indices published by StartupBlink and Dealroom, with more than 1,350 active startups identified. The ecosystem’s cumulative valuation is estimated at over €40 billion, placing Madrid in European comparisons alongside Paris, Berlin and London.
Talent, European integration and territorial anchoring
Internationalisation is another key indicator. The 2025 edition of South Summit, held in June, brought together around 140 investment funds, nearly 70% of which were based outside Spain, as well as more than 400 speakers. Seventeen international unicorns took part, reinforcing the event’s role as a meeting point for investors, technology companies and large corporate groups.
At institutional level, 2025 also marked a milestone with the establishment in Madrid of the EIT Community Hub Spain, under the European Union’s Regional Innovation Scheme. The hub aims to centralise access to the various EIT communities and to strengthen the participation of Madrid-based stakeholders in European research and innovation projects.
Sectoral data highlight several areas of specialisation. In 2025, nearly 43% of Madrid startups reported integrating artificial intelligence technologies into their solutions, compared with around 35% at national level and an estimated 30–35% across the European Union. In addition, almost half of these companies already report annual revenues between €150,000 and €500,000, pointing to economic activity beyond the seed stage.
Deeptech represents another significant marker. Madrid is home to more than 400 deeptech startups, placing it among Europe’s leading hubs in this field, alongside London, Paris and Berlin. These companies are estimated to account for over 12,000 highly qualified jobs, according to sectoral estimates published in 2025.
Finally, the transformation of the ecosystem is also reflected in urban development. The Madrid Innovation District project, launched in Valdebebas, plans the development of 85 hectares dedicated to technology activities, R&D and advanced services. The gradual rollout announced from 2026, with a phased build-up over the decade, follows a long-term planning approach.
Data available in 2025 point to a clear evolution of Madrid’s ecosystem.
Investment volumes are rising. Growth-stage rounds are becoming more frequent.
Scale-ups are gaining visibility. Innovation support mechanisms are consolidating.
Madrid is thus joining the group of structured European technology hubs, offering a clear environment for medium and long-term growth projects.