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Mitiga Solutions, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in data science solutions focused on evaluating and managing volcanic hazards, alongside other natural risks such as sandstorms and wildfires. Incorporated in 2018, the company utilizes a computational platform, TAULA, which employs advanced predictive analytics, an early warning system, and weather and catastrophe risk modeling to enhance risk management for clients in aviation, insurance, humanitarian, and other sectors. Mitiga Solutions combines scientific knowledge with artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to provide climate risk intelligence, enabling organizations to analyze and respond to their exposure to climate-related threats. Its solutions facilitate real-time monitoring of natural hazards and assess their impacts, thereby aiding clients in making informed and timely decisions to bolster resilience against these risks.

Mitiga Solutions, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in data science solutions focused on evaluating and managing volcanic hazards, alongside other natural risks such as sandstorms and wildfires. Incorporated in 2018, the company utilizes a computational platform, TAULA, which employs advanced predictive analytics, an early warning system, and weather and catastrophe risk modeling to enhance risk management for clients in aviation, insurance, humanitarian, and other sectors. Mitiga Solutions combines scientific knowledge with artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to provide climate risk intelligence, enabling organizations to analyze and respond to their exposure to climate-related threats. Its solutions facilitate real-time monitoring of natural hazards and assess their impacts, thereby aiding clients in making informed and timely decisions to bolster resilience against these risks.

Mascoteros Digital Factory, S.L. is an online marketplace headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in pet products and services. Founded in 2008, it has established itself as a leading ecommerce platform in the pet industry, featuring a network of 300 pet shops and offering 35,000 items from 520 brands. The company operates primarily in Spain and Portugal, providing customers with a diverse catalog at competitive prices and efficient delivery services. As a marketplace, Mascoteros does not hold inventory; instead, it integrates real-time catalog, pricing, and stock information from various sellers, allowing users to conveniently order online and have products delivered to their homes.

Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform for managing video content, enhancing viewer engagement, and providing detailed analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx enables users to publish, edit, store, share, and browse videos effectively. The platform allows users to create engaging summaries, add rich metadata for improved search capabilities, and generate interactive video clips that attract audience attention. Utilizing machine learning technology, Vilynx enhances video personalization and helps publishers increase viewer engagement, with metrics showing significant improvements in video views and viewing time. The platform also provides comprehensive data analytics, offering insights into viewer behavior and content performance. Through its APIs, clients can access dashboards that reveal which parts of their videos are most engaging, ultimately aiming to maximize audience interaction and boost advertising revenue.

Apartum is a vacation rental comparison platform that streamlines the search for holiday apartments by connecting users with multiple rental agencies. Founded in 2013 and based in Barcelona, Spain, Apartum enables customers to compare a wide range of available apartments across various key criteria, such as price, location, reviews, and photographs, all on a single page. The platform employs an algorithm that identifies properties listed by multiple providers, ensuring that users can access the best available prices. Covering over 50 destinations in popular cities worldwide, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires, Apartum simplifies the booking process for travelers seeking affordable and suitable accommodations.

Captio is a Barcelona-based platform that specializes in business and travel expense management. Founded in 2009, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to capture receipts and invoices with their smartphones. The platform automatically extracts relevant data from these documents, facilitating the generation and submission of expense claims without the need for manual entry. By streamlining the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, Captio helps organizations enhance expense control and identify potential savings, while also mitigating risks associated with fraud. In 2018, Captio became a subsidiary of Certify Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the expense management sector.

PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Worldsensing is a leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, specializing in low-power wireless sensing networks that enhance critical infrastructure. The company has developed comprehensive vertical solutions targeting two primary markets: Mobility and Industrial Solutions. In the Mobility sector, Worldsensing offers innovative products like Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flow management system, and Fastprk, a leading smart parking solution. In the Industrial Solutions market, the LS-G6 platform is used to monitor vital assets in remote locations, including bridges, tunnels, and power lines. Founded in 2010, the company has established its presence in Barcelona and London, employing over 40 professionals. Worldsensing's achievements include multiple awards for its products, such as the Stockholm Smart City Living Labs Global Award for Fastprk and recognition from Gartner for Bitcarrier as a "Cool Vendor." The company is committed to providing clients with real-time insights to improve decision-making in both smart city and industrial contexts.

Winko Games SL is a mobile game development company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2014. The company specializes in creating core games that provide entertainment and immersive experiences for users, particularly children. Winko Games focuses on designing games that foster creativity and imagination, offering unique universes and environments where players can engage in fun and educational activities. The team consists of passionate artists, developers, and game designers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality gaming experiences for mobile devices.

iContainers Solutions SL, established in 2007, operates a web-based platform that facilitates international trade by enabling importers and exporters to manage their maritime shipments efficiently. The company, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with additional offices in Miami, Rotterdam, and Santo Domingo, offers real-time rate comparisons, booking, management, and tracking services for commercial shipments without intermediaries. With over a decade of experience and a focus on technology, iContainers has transported over 6500 TEUs in the past year, demonstrating its growing impact on the trillion-dollar freight forwarding market.

Captio is a Barcelona-based platform that specializes in business and travel expense management. Founded in 2009, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to capture receipts and invoices with their smartphones. The platform automatically extracts relevant data from these documents, facilitating the generation and submission of expense claims without the need for manual entry. By streamlining the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, Captio helps organizations enhance expense control and identify potential savings, while also mitigating risks associated with fraud. In 2018, Captio became a subsidiary of Certify Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the expense management sector.

PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Omnidrone is a video game developer based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in games for tablets and mobile platforms. Founded by industry veterans with extensive experience at major gaming companies, Omnidrone focuses on creating innovative online games that leverage advanced technology and creative design. The company aims to enhance the gaming experience by incorporating virtual reality and three-dimensional effects into its offerings, catering to the growing demand for immersive gameplay on mobile devices.