Alejandro Sepulcre

Discover how SaaS platform Metricool ES ♾️ reached $17M ARR without external funding 🚀 team.blue, part of the investment firm Hg, has acquired Metricool, the Spanish #socialmediamanagement platform now valued at over €100M. Founded in 2015 by Juan Pablo Tejela and Laura Montells, Metricool has grown rapidly, reaching €17M ARR and surpassing 2 million users. In fact, their ARR increased by €2M since the interview we conducted—highlighting how fast they’ve been scaling! How did Metricool get here? -Independent growth: Founded in Madrid, Metricool expanded without external funding until Axon Partnersinvested €5M in 2022 for a 20% stake. -All-in-one social media management: The platform offers tools to plan, publish, and analyze content, becoming a favorite among agencies and brands. -A new chapter with team.blue: With team.blue now involved, Metricool gains access to 3.3 million customers across Europe, accelerating their global expansion plans. Axon remains a minority shareholder. This acquisition marks a new phase for Metricool as they continue to lead in their field, now with a greater reach for international #growth. We had the opportunity to interview Juan Pablo Tejela thanks to our digital expert Mar Rojas at Digitalevel. We want to extend our congratulations to Juan Pablo, Laura, and the entire Metricool team for their fantastic work. Dive into the full story of Metricool ES ♾️’s journey in our blog post. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dhMxCb8j From its humble beginnings as a side project, this #SaaS tool has grown into a global player in #digitalmarketing, driven by the vision and dedication of its founders. Learn how they overcame early challenges and relied on word of mouth to attract their first users in a highly competitive space. What’s their secret? Keeping the focus on customer needs and a straightforward product without unnecessary complications. A valuable lesson for #entrepreneurs and creatives—don’t miss it!

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Every business starts with a vision—a dream to grow, innovate, and create impact. 🌟 But along the way, challenges arise: outdated systems, disconnected tools, and the constant need to adapt. 📉 That’s where Tealorca comes in. 💡 We craft solutions that fit your business like a glove—custom software, automation, dashboards, and IoT integrations designed to simplify complexities and drive growth. 🛠️📈 With Speed, Transparency, and Trust as our pillars, we’ve helped businesses turn challenges into stepping stones for success. 🚀 Your story deserves the right tools to thrive. Let’s write the next chapter together.📖 #TealOrca #SoftwareSolutions #EmpowerGrowth

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Startups funded in Spain? Here's a list of well-funded startups from June 2024: - TravelPerk (business travel) raised up to $135M. - Tinybird (real-time APIs) raised $30M. - Bespoke Pixel Studio (gaming) raised €25M. - Cabify (transport) raised €20M. - Bcas (student finance) raised €17M. - Job&Talent (marketplace) raised €18M. - NeuronUP (cognitive rehabilitation) raised €10M. - Samara (solar energy) raised €9M. - Mitiga Solutions (data analytics) raised €8M. - Badi (room rental app) raised €7M. - FOSSA Systems (IoT satellite) raised €6.3M. - Ray studios (tattoo removal) raised €4.62M. - Danelfin (AI stock analytics) raised €2M. - Alinia AI (alignment platform) raised $2.4M. - Sincrolab (digital therapies) raised €1.7M. - Leemons LXP (edtech) raised €1.62M. - Bit2Me (crypto) received investment from Unicaja. - Azitek (IOT) raised €750K. - inBiot Monitoring SL (biotech) raised €500K.

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Calling all entrepreneurs! Learn about the legal essentials for startups with González-Sánchez & Partners. From company formation to IP protection, we've got you covered.  📍 Marbella ☎️ 952 90 16 22 📍 Sotogrande ☎️ 956 79 00 13 📩 [email protected] #abogados #derecho #ley #justicia #asesorialegal #sotogrande #marbella #costadelsol #derechotributario #fiscalidadinternacional #lawyers #law #justice #legaladvice #StartupLegal #Entrepreneurship

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🚀 Investment in early-stage Spanish technology companies reached new heights in 2023, exceeding 1 billion euros, according to the Spanish Tech Ecosystem Report 2024 by GoHub Ventures. 📈 Venture capital investment in Spain's tech sector has stabilized, returning to pre-pandemic trends. Following the slowdown in 2020 and the subsequent liquidity-driven surge, investment levels now surpass those of 2019. Spanish startups raised 2.2 billion euros across over 850 funding rounds in 2023. 🌟Early-stage rounds, those raising up to 15 million euros, attracted the most capital. Pre-seed (up to 1 million), seed (up to 4 million), and series A (up to 15 million) rounds collectively exceeded 1 billion euros in 2023, matching 2021 and surpassing 2022. 🌍The report ranks Spain seventh in Europe for venture capital investment. In early-stage investment, Spain ranks fourth. It also ranks fourth in the number of funding rounds. Regarding exits of over one billion dollars, Spain is seventh in Europe, with eighteen unicorn-status companies. 💻 In 2023, 47% of VC-backed investments in Spain went to SaaS (Software as a Service) companies, reflecting a global trend. SaaS has overtaken marketplaces and e-commerce as the leading business model in Spain for the past two years, indicating the maturity of the Spanish tech industry. 🌿 Climate tech and digital health companies saw significant VC fundraising in 2023, attracting 404 million euros and 226 million euros, respectively. Additionally, the Spanish startup ecosystem's maturity is evident in the emergence of a new generation of founders with experience from unicorn companies like Glovo, Cabify, Jobandtalent, Fever, Wallbox, TravelPerk, and Factorial. Over ninety entrepreneurs from these companies participated in funding rounds in 2023. Read the complete news article➡ https://lnkd.in/eVe5bYhH #Investment #SpanishTech #EarlyStage #VentureCapital #GoHubVentures #SaaS #Innovation #Startups #DigitalTransformation 🌟📊🚀

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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend an insightful event: "How to Fund and Grow Your SaaS Startup" by SaaStock Local Barcelona. The discussions were packed with practical advice on securing funding, scaling operations, and building a sustainable growth strategy. Here are a few key takeaways: Funding: It’s crucial to align with investors who share your vision, not just those with the deepest pockets. If you don't choose wisely, investors may not add value and could even hurt your chances of success! Growth: Focus on customers! Like Steve Blank always says, "Get out of the building." Scaling: Build a solid team and operational foundation before pushing for aggressive expansion. I left the event with a powerful reminder of how important culture is for a company, team, and leader: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Thanks, @André Bastié, for this! Feeling inspired and motivated here in Barcelona. The tech/startup scene here keeps blowing me away!

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Micromanagement is what most affects employees. A good HR professional knows that constantly looking for employees' faults is detrimental, and a good leader will always recognize efforts and skills. Additionally, being fired without a reason can also negatively impact morale and trust within a team.

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Tropicana did it again 🫠… Looks like they tried to squeeze some creativity and ended up squeezing their identity instead. Didn’t we learn anything from 2009? The juice tastes the same, but the packaging still leaves a bad taste! 🍊🙃 Tropicana’s 2024 rebranding fell short due to several key missteps that alienated consumers. Here’s a quick breakdown: 1️⃣ Brand Identity Confusion: Tropicana changed its iconic packaging without understanding the importance of consistency. The new design failed to evoke the same trust and familiarity, confusing loyal customers. 2️⃣ Shrinkflation Impact: Reducing the product size from 1.52L to 1.36L while introducing new packaging created a perception of less value. This hurt consumer trust and triggered backlash, as people felt they were getting less for the same price. 3️⃣ Loss of “Original” Label: By removing the “Original” claim, Tropicana lost its authenticity, a key differentiator in a competitive market. 4️⃣ Design Disconnect: The redesigned bottle lacked the visual appeal of the old one, leading to a loss of distinctiveness in the market. 5️⃣ Overlooking Consumer Expectations of Value: Consumers’ expectations of value are shaped not just by price but by the overall experience they have with the product. The combination of a price hike, reduced quantity, and redesigned packaging sent conflicting messages. On the one hand, the new packaging suggested premium quality, but the reduction in size and the lack of transparency regarding this change damaged the perception of value. In short, Tropicana’s failure to balance innovation with brand consistency and clear communication resulted in a branding disaster that damaged its reputation and sales.

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𝗘𝗩𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽! We've officially launched the European Videogame Accelerator (#EVA) program in Malaga, Spain! Today was jam-packed with introductions, goal setting, and valuable insights from industry experts. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: After all arrivals and a delicious breakfast, our talented studios of the program had a chance to introduce themselves and define their goals and needs for the exciting journey ahead. Mentors and experts took them for a deep dive into various topics to scrutinise together - from funding to branding strategy, talking of course also about growth and industry impact. Following a refreshing pizza-lunch break, the afternoon focused on one-on-one mentoring sessions with industry experts. This "Expert Shuffle" provided personalized guidance to each studio depending on their specific needs. 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We got a deep dive into the current state of the video game market, giving studios a clear picture of the industry landscape. Next came a crucial session on pitching your game effectively. Expert jurors offered personalized feedback during one-on-one consultations, while mentors met to discuss and strategize for the studios they'll be supporting. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: To foster a strong sense of community, the afternoon featured group-building activities and an explanation of the program's structure. We then had a series of inspiring Impulse Talks, with industry veterans sharing "5 tips on how to pitch in front of a live audience." The knowledge kept flowing with an in-depth look at the "How to best present your game in front of a crowd" and pitching training, with valuable tools for providing constructive feedback. Studios put their pitching skills to the test in small group sessions, honing their presentations while receiving peer-to-peer feedback. The day culminated in a mini-plenary session where studios had the opportunity to pitch their game concepts to the entire group. 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: We captured a memorable group photo to commemorate the launch and document the diverse group of talented studios. The day ended with a group huddle, a chance for informal discussion, playing demos and networking. To top it all off, we celebrated the kick-off with a fun and lively networking party, allowing studios and industry professionals to connect in a more relaxed setting. Day 1 was a whirlwind of activity, but it laid a strong foundation for the program. We're excited to see what Day 2 holds for these creative studios as they continue their journey towards success! 💛 #EVA is co-funded by EU Digital & Tech / Creative Europe MEDIA 💛 Thanks to our program partners Arctic Game and Polo Nacional de Contenidos Digitales de Málaga 💛 A big thanks also to our partners OFAJ_DFJW, ICEX, Kickstarter, WBS.LEGAL and Marchsreiter Communications

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From Ibiza today, we continue to promote entrepreneurship and investment in startups as a key element for our development. A pleasure to participate with José Luis Ferrer, Emilio Corchado and Astghik Zakharyan in the panel where we shared our view on what profile an entrepreneur should have, what they should do to make an idea a reality, and how to get the financing they need from business angels and VCs #startups #venturecapital #vc #angelinvestment #angelinvestor #founders #investment COREangels EnterpriseTech

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At the end B2B sales is a lot about relationships. There’s not a magic recipe for lead generation. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of being reached by companies offering to get you new leads in weeks. Only by automating the outreach. As if you have been doing something wrong all along and they have the magic wand. There’s no easy paths. This is a marathon and you need to play a long term game with different tactics and initiatives running in parallel and know that what works today may not work tomorrow. The market is changing every day. Work on your strategy, align all the initiatives and be open to pivot and try new things.

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How to use marketing to gain trust©? ¿Cómo utilizar el marketing para ganar confianza? Trust is earned by doing the following: La confianza se gana haciendo lo siguiente: 1. Be transparent - Ser transparente 2. Be truthful and honest - Ser verdadero y honesto 3. Acknowledge when wrong - Reconocer sus errores 4. Apologize - Pedir disculpas 5. Correct mistakes - Corregir los errores 6. Be sincere - Ser sincero 7. Actions aligned to core values - Acciones alineadas con valores 8. Maintain integrity - Mantener integridad 9. Think before speaking and acting - Pensar antes de hablar y actuar 10. Have your marketing reviewed for legal compliance to avoid embarrassing and public legal issues - Hacer revisar el cumplimiento legal de su marketing para evitar problemas legales embarazosos y público Any questions? DM me so we can make your marketing legally compliant. ¿Tiene alguna duda? Envíeme un mensaje para que podamos hacer que su marketing cumpla con la ley. #marketing #advertising #advertisingandmarketing #GloverDichterPL #hispanicadvertisinglawattorney #hispanicbusiness Attorney advertising NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the author’s [and publisher’s] exclusive rights under copyright, any use of this publication to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models.

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The price of apartments in Alicante is already above the brick 'boom' of 2007 Property purchase and sale prices are growing in double digits, up to 15.6% in Alicante city. An increase that has made the town become the fifth city in Spain to reach maximum prices in this market

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My lifelong friend, acclaimed director, and CEO of the most innovative creative agency in Colombia, Roberto Flores Prieto, shares a case study for 'thinking outside of the digital marketing box'. In an era where machines produce marketing content for machines, it is refreshing to see human creativity at its best achieving outstanding branding results. #Non-digital-digital #Marketing #BrandMarketing

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