Spain’s capital is not just about history and culture, it is also about the future, as these 14 start-ups prove. Madrid is one of Europe’s largest population centres and, just like London and Berlin, it has a thriving start-up scene. Home to the headquarters of one of the world’s biggest telcos, Telefónica, Madrid also has more than 17 universities and 30 research centres. As start-up scenes go, Madrid has a vibrant ecosystem characterised by a range of communities and ecosystems, including: Tetuan Valley, Guiripreneurs, InterNations, Impact Hub and Wayra meet-ups.