Blockchain: €103.5 million in annual revenue
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2025 5:48 am
The state of blockchain technology development in Spain is average among European Union countries. The community-based Chaise project assesses this aspect based on two variables: the degree of maturity of each Member State's blockchain ecosystem and the level of relevant legislation. Spain is ranked alongside countries such as Austria, Italy, and Portugal. The report highlights that our country has a "vibrant" blockchain ecosystem, with 150 companies dedicated to this field and an annual turnover of €103.5 million.
Artificial intelligence: 31% of Spanish companies use it
Spain is one of the countries that is most accelerating the phone number list development of artificial intelligence. IBM's " AI Adoption Index 2022 " shows that 31% of Spanish companies already use artificial intelligence, surpassing countries like the United Kingdom (26%) and even the United States (25%). According to this index, 45% of Spanish companies plan to explore or invest in artificial intelligence in 2022.
Unicorn companies: only 12 Spanish companies
In March 2022, there were 2,282 unicorns worldwide, i.e., companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without having a stock market presence. Of these, only 222 are European, according to the DESI 2022, compared to 1,243 in the US, 530 in Asia (of which 306 are Chinese), and 119 in the United Kingdom. In Spain, there are only 12, far from the 58 in Germany or the 35 in France.
Scaleups: 450 Spanish
Adigital estimates the number of scaleups (high-growth technology-based companies) in Spain at 450. The report " Impact of scaleups on the Spanish economy" by the Scaleup Spain Network shows that in 2021, these companies generated 658,200 jobs, 108.8% more than the previous year. Their combined turnover also doubled, reaching €3,167.67 million.
Artificial intelligence: 31% of Spanish companies use it
Spain is one of the countries that is most accelerating the phone number list development of artificial intelligence. IBM's " AI Adoption Index 2022 " shows that 31% of Spanish companies already use artificial intelligence, surpassing countries like the United Kingdom (26%) and even the United States (25%). According to this index, 45% of Spanish companies plan to explore or invest in artificial intelligence in 2022.
Unicorn companies: only 12 Spanish companies
In March 2022, there were 2,282 unicorns worldwide, i.e., companies that reach a valuation of $1 billion without having a stock market presence. Of these, only 222 are European, according to the DESI 2022, compared to 1,243 in the US, 530 in Asia (of which 306 are Chinese), and 119 in the United Kingdom. In Spain, there are only 12, far from the 58 in Germany or the 35 in France.
Scaleups: 450 Spanish
Adigital estimates the number of scaleups (high-growth technology-based companies) in Spain at 450. The report " Impact of scaleups on the Spanish economy" by the Scaleup Spain Network shows that in 2021, these companies generated 658,200 jobs, 108.8% more than the previous year. Their combined turnover also doubled, reaching €3,167.67 million.