Spanish Tech in the Bay Area
We are thrilled to kick off the first event in a series dedicated to building a strong Spanish tech ecosystem in the Bay Area. 🇪🇸🌉
Hosted by Cathay Innovation, a global VC firm investing in both Spain and San Francisco, and co-organized by ACCIO, Catalonia's platform for U.S. tech entering Europe, this gathering will bring together Spanish founders, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals who are shaping the future of technology worldwide.
It’s a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange experiences, and strengthen the bridge between Spain’s vibrant startup ecosystem and the global tech hub of the Bay Area.
✨ AI Founder Pitch Session
Spanish startups will have the opportunity to showcase their projects. If you’d like to pitch, submit your pitch application in your registration form.
Event Agenda
March 17, 2026
5:45 pm - Open doors
6.00 pm - Welcome remarks by Cathay Innovation and ACCIO
6.10 pm - 2 min Pitch Session by Spanish founders
6.30 pm onwards - Drinks with small bites & networking
About Cathay Innovation
Cathay Innovation is a multistage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Founded in Paris in 2015, Cathay Innovation now manages over €2.5B AUM with additional offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Madrid, Shanghai and Singapore and has invested in over 120 startups including Chime, (NASDAQ: CHYM), Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD), Glovo (acq by DeliveryHero), Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), Owkin, Getaround, Ledger, ZenBusiness, Alma, Descartes Underwriting and more. To learn more, visit us at www.cathayinnovation.com.
Cathay Innovation x Spain
Cathay Innovation’s latest $1B fund, dedicated to bringing vertical AI to industries, is the largest of its kind originating out of the European Union. The fund is backed by COFIDES and will invest at least €160M into Spanish startups. The firm has long been an active investor in the region, backing leading Spanish startups such as Glovo, Wallbox, Payflow, Abacum, Tucuvi — reflecting a strong commitment to Spain’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
About ACCIO
ACCIO – Catalonia Trade & Investment connects Silicon Valley with Barcelona’s fast-growing tech ecosystem and supports companies exploring European expansion. ACCIO works with U.S. founders, scaleups and investors at the early stage of their EU strategy, facilitating access to talent and entry roadmaps across Europe. For VCs, ACCIO generates qualified deal flow from Europe, introducing high-potential startups and enabling partnerships. Visit us at https://catalonia.com/services-for-investors.