Startups and Tech in Valencia: The Complete Guide

In 2025 Valencia became Spain's third-biggest startup hub, behind Madrid and Barcelona, with 1,689 active startups and 229 million euros invested. This page sends you to the right resource for what you need: funding, a tech job, an investment opportunity or your plan for VDS.

Over the past months we have published several detailed guides on Valencia's tech scene, but they were spread across the site. They are all collected here, with a short summary of each, so you can go straight to the one you need.

Start here, depending on your profileFounder looking for money: start with our guide to startup funding in Spain.Looking for a tech job: check the tech salaries guide for Valencia startups.Investor: follow our observatory of Valencia startup funding rounds.Going to VDS: read our Valencia Digital Summit 2026 guide.

What's on this page

• Where does Valencia's tech ecosystem stand?
• How do you fund a startup in Valencia?
• How much do Valencia tech startups pay?
• Which accelerator should you aim for in Valencia?
• Which status and tax regime should you choose for tech work?
• Do you need a visa to work in tech in Valencia?
• Which Valencia tech event should you not miss?
• FAQ: startups and tech in Valencia

Where does Valencia's tech ecosystem stand?

Valencia had 1,689 active startups in 2025, 11.3% more than the year before, and 229 million euros were invested in them. That makes the city Spain's third startup hub after Madrid and Barcelona. The figures come from the Spanish Tech Ecosystem Report 2026, published by Startup Valencia on 21 May 2026.

Our guide explains how Valencia got there: the main players, the sectors that are growing and what the city offers founders and tech workers.

Read: Valencia as a tech city: the full ecosystem guide

How do you fund a startup in Valencia?

A Valencia startup can raise money from public bodies and from private investors. The public side includes ENISA participative loans, CDTI and its NEOTEC programme, ICO credit lines and regional support from IVACE. The private side covers venture capital funds, crowdfunding and venture debt. Our guide explains each option, who it suits and at what stage.

Read: Who funds startups in Spain: the complete guide

To see who is actually raising money in Valencia, from whom and how much, our quarterly observatory tracks local funding rounds. The latest edition covers Q3 2026.

Read: Valencia startup funding rounds: the quarterly observatory

How much do Valencia tech startups pay?

Pay in Valencia's tech sector depends on the role, your seniority and the company's stage. Our salaries guide sets out the ranges you can expect and how they compare with Madrid and Barcelona, so you know where you stand before an interview.

Read: Tech salaries in Valencia startups

Which accelerator should you aim for in Valencia?

Lanzadera is the best-known accelerator in Valencia. Juan Roig backs it, and it is based at Marina de Empresas in the port. Our guide covers how the programme works, what it offers and how to apply.

Read: Lanzadera and Marina de Empresas: the guide

Which status and tax regime should you choose for tech work?

If you freelance or start out on your own, you will most likely register as an autónomo, Spain's self-employed status. Our guide walks you through registration and the monthly social security contributions.

Read: Going autónomo in Spain: the step-by-step guide

If you are moving to Spain to work, the Beckham law can make a big difference. This special regime taxes eligible income at a flat 24%. Our guide explains how it works and how it fits with the digital nomad visa.

Read: Beckham law and digital nomad visa: how they work together

Do you need a visa to work in tech in Valencia?

If you are an EU citizen, you don't need a visa to live and work in Valencia. If you come from outside the EU and work remotely for foreign clients or employers, the digital nomad visa is the main route. Our guide covers who qualifies, what documents you need and how to apply.

Read: Spain's digital nomad visa: the full guide

Which Valencia tech event should you not miss?

Valencia Digital Summit (VDS) is the city's main tech event. The 2026 edition runs on 21 and 22 October at the City of Arts and Sciences. Our guide covers the programme, tickets and how to get the most out of the two days.

Read: Valencia Digital Summit 2026: the guide

FAQ: startups and tech in Valencia

Is Valencia a good city to start a startup?

Yes. In 2025 Valencia was Spain's third startup hub, after Madrid and Barcelona, with 1,689 active startups and 229 million euros invested (Spanish Tech Ecosystem Report 2026, via Startup Valencia). For the full picture, see our Valencia tech ecosystem guide.

Where can you find funding for a startup in Valencia?

Public options include ENISA, CDTI and NEOTEC, ICO and IVACE. Private options include VC funds, crowdfunding and venture debt. Our guide to who funds startups in Spain covers each one.

Where can you track startup funding rounds in Valencia?

Our quarterly observatory of Valencia startup funding rounds lists who raised money, from whom and how much. The latest edition covers Q3 2026.

What salary can you expect at a Valencia tech startup?

It depends on your role, your seniority and the company's stage. Our tech salaries guide sets out the ranges.

What is Lanzadera?

Lanzadera is Valencia's best-known startup accelerator. Juan Roig backs it, and it is based at Marina de Empresas in the port. Find out how to apply in our Lanzadera guide.

Do you need a digital nomad visa to work in Valencia?

Not if you are an EU citizen. If you come from outside the EU and work remotely for foreign clients or employers, it is the main option. See our digital nomad visa guide.

What is the Beckham law?

The Beckham law is a special tax regime for people who move to Spain. It taxes eligible income at a flat 24%. Our Beckham law guide explains how it works with the digital nomad visa.

When is VDS 2026?

Valencia Digital Summit 2026 runs on 21 and 22 October at the City of Arts and Sciences. Details are in our VDS 2026 guide.