Guide to relocating your startup to Valencia

When founders dream of launching a startup under the Mediterranean sun, Barcelona and Madrid often come to mind first. But an increasing number of entrepreneurs are turning their gaze to Valencia — a city that’s building a vibrant, founder-friendly startup community.

It’s not just about sunshine (though 300 days a year doesn’t hurt). It’s about momentum. Valencia’s startup scene is collaborative, affordable, and increasingly international. It’s big enough to see the benefits of accelerated growth — in 2024 the ecosystem experienced a 15.45% growth in the number of startups compared to 2023 — yet still retains a community vibe making it easy for newcomers to network and make connections.

And its sights are set on growing its ecosystem exponentially into the future.

In 2024, the Invest in València Program, aimed at attracting foreign investment and entrepreneurs, resulted in more than 1,500 new jobs and generated ...