Marta Ayala Ruiz

🚨 Glovo faces a €100 Million hit to earnings 🚨 After ongoing legal disputes and facing massive fines by the Spanish authorities, Glovo (owned by Delivery Hero) has decided to take action on it's employment model after misclassifying it's couriers as freelancers. Delivery Hero confirmed in a statement on Monday that it has decided to change its employment model "to avoid further legal uncertainties leading to an increase of contingencies." Announcing this decision it also warned of a €100m hit to earnings and saw a 9.7% decline in its shares. This case highlights the huge risks involved in misclassifying workers and not adhering to local labour laws, resulting in both reputational and financial damages. https://lnkd.in/dufpei-S #Misclassification #Compliance

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Quoting my colleague Iñigo Barea Egaña Did somebody say…. Free delivery with Amazon Prime? Starting today, all Amazon Prime customers in 🇩🇪🇪🇸🇦🇹 can enjoy free deliveries on Lieferando / #JustEatTakeaway with a minimum order of €15. What does this mean? 💪 Unbeatable value proposition: An additional benefit for Amazon Prime customers 🤝 Boost to delivery and the digitalization of local commerce: More reach for establishments associated with Lieferando to make their products available to millions of users, accelerating their digital transformation 👌 Commitment to responsibility: As it could not be otherwise, at Lieferando we do all this responsibly: Our drivers are dutyfully employed

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Spain is home to a remarkable group of entrepreneurs who've propelled their ventures to global prominence. In a recent article, El Pais delves into the unicorn phenomenon (companies with a valuation of more than $1 billion). Including interviews with founders from Cabify, Factorial, Glovo, idealista, Recover, TravelPerk, and Job&Talent's Co-CEO and Co-Founder Juan Urdiales, the article contains some key insights on the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship: 💡Put customers first: Prioritize understanding customer needs and market potential for a strong product-market fit. 💡Embrace adaptability: Be willing to adjust strategies and ideas based on feedback and changing circumstances. 💡Foster teamwork: Surround yourself with individuals who share your vision and values to build a cohesive team. 💡Timing is everything: Recognize the significance of timing and market conditions, staying adaptable to financial dynamics for sustained success. As Spain’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to grow, the country’s ecosystem is also evolving and creating new opportunities for present and future entrepreneurs. We’re thrilled to be part of such an inspiring environment and look forward to what the future holds. #Entrepreneurship #Unicorns #Founders #JobAndTalent 

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🔎 What does it take to build a unicorn in Spain? In a recent article by Revista Emprendedores España, five of Spain’s top unicorns – Job&Talent, Cabify, Copado, Glovo, and Factorial – share their insights on the journey to billion-dollar valuations and beyond. 🦄 Featuring perspectives from Job&Talent’s founders, Juan Urdiales and Felipe Navío, the article explores the qualities that drive growth, the advantages and challenges of rapid expansion, strategies for attracting international investment, and the steps needed to foster more unicorns in Spain. At Job&Talent, our mission is to empower essential workers and help companies thrive with a dependable, high-quality workforce. Through adaptability, resilience, and a relentless focus on creating value, we’ve grown to become one of Spain's leading unicorns, operating in 10 countries and placing hundreds of thousands of workers in critical roles. Read the full article to discover the key takeaways from Spain’s unicorns: https://lnkd.in/etMFxXn9

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Great news for VICIO and its creative founders Aleix puig povill and Oriol de Pablo Morató! VICIO has been named one of the best startups in Europe by LinkedIn, after revolutionizing the gourmet burger scene in Spain. 🍔 The company started out as a delivery service during the pandemic, but quickly grew into a successful chain operating in 11 cities and now employing 708 people. Innovation in food delivery is the reason behind this recognition on the LinkedIn Top Startups list . Why does VICIO deserve this recognition? Rapid growth : strong spread throughout Spain. Smart innovation : presenting a premium burger in a unique way. Inspiring Leadership : The founders' vision led the company to new heights. And the most important question... As an influencer in this space , if VICIO can solve the problem of sustainable delivery while maintaining high quality , will it change the entire food delivery industry? 🌍 Pere Pérez Ninou,Juan Gasca Rubio, Rubén Fernández,Vladimir Grinkin Emanuele Sisti,Carlos López Ullod,Maria Ruiz Manahan, Marcos Eguillor,David Vargas Racero,Francisco Javier Carrillo Molina,Manuel Sayagués García,Hannan Vilchis Zubizarreta,Carla Pérez-Rosales,Nigel Marrison,Víctor Díaz,Antonio Sagardoy,Javier De Mesa Marcos,Jordi Barrés Costa,Francisco Carranza,Sebastian Fratini,Vadim Voytenkov,Lucia Lehmann,Vladimir Roshchin,Francisco Cano, Rodolfo Argüelles,Diana D. #LinkedInTopStartups #Innovation #FoodDelivery #EntrepreneurshipGreat --------- Dominate your Search, Social, Sales, Funding, and Talent! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed_mKpkF

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La Vanguardia, one of Spain’s leading newspapers, recently featured Sonia Alegre, Head of Freedom24 Spain, in an article about Amazon’s stock fluctuations. With over 140 years of history, La Vanguardia is a go-to source for financial and economic news, making this a great platform for Freedom24’s insights. 📰 Sonia explained that, despite recent market challenges, Amazon remains a strong player. “Despite risks such as strong competition in the sector and increasing regulatory scrutiny, Amazon's proactive approach to expand its presence in the market and improve customer experience suggests a sustainable business model,” she said. From its e-commerce dominance to its rapid growth in advertising and leadership in cloud computing, Amazon’s strategy positions it well for future success. 💼 Amazon's continued focus on innovation, expansion into new markets, and commitment to enhancing customer experience solidifies its leadership in the tech industry. Its ability to adapt and thrive in changing economic conditions highlights its resilience and forward-thinking approach. 🌐 Read more on La Vanguardia 🔽 #Freedom24 #LaVanguardia #AmazonStock #TechIndustry #Innovation

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📦 Exciting progress for Spain’s delivery sector and improved conditions for riders! 🚲 Glovo has committed to transitioning its riders in Spain from freelancers to employees. This shift means better job security, access to benefits, and fairer working conditions for thousands of gig economy workers.👏 #autonomo #leydriver #delivery #FutureOfWork #gigeconomy #workersright #laboral https://lnkd.in/dW-zXk4M

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Barcelona HR folks 📢 The next Oliva Breakfast Club is now open to signups 🍳 this month’s topic: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻? 🤔 With headcounts rapidly growing or shrinking this year, People Leader responsibilities are changing by the day. Boundaries and burnout are a constant challenge—especially with HR expected to project 24/7 calmness among the chaos. The first breakfast was a big success (we’d say that even if it wasn’t—but it actually was). People Leaders joined us for croissants and coffee from Glovo, N26, FREENOW, and many more. For the next one, we’d love to welcome some new faces into the mix. There will be a session led by the amazing Kasia Olszko once again. Expect plenty of time for making meaningful connections, too. Interested? Here’s the details: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? 12th June, 9:30-11:30 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Soho House, Gótico Did we mention you get a free breakfast? 👇 Apply via the form in the comments (takes 2 mins) 👇

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Today’s world is filled with an unprecedented volume of data. However, data without context is just noise. It’s a random assortment of numbers and figures – it doesn’t inform, it doesn’t tell a story. Only when data is analyzed within its appropriate context can it yield valuable insights and drive informed decision-making. In the dynamic world of modern sports, data isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. A principle LALIGA holds true in its commitment to innovation. LALIGA’s latest strategic move involves partnering with Microsoft to democratize data access for all clubs. As part of Microsoft’s Beyond Stats platform, each LALIGA club is equipped with Microsoft Surface Pro 9 devices to access a wealth of data from anywhere, while also bringing the cutting-edge technology to the sidelines of matches and practices. LALIGA coaches and analysts use Surface to make data-driven decisions at all three (3) stages of a match: 1.      Pre-match: opponent analysis to prepare strategies and align on team tactics. 2.      Match: real-time decisions based on the play unfolding on the field. 3.      Post-Match: monitoring of biometrics to ensure optimal recovery. Each piece of content will highlight how a LALIGA club analyst uses Microsoft technology and Beyond Stats day-in and day-out to best prepare their team for success throughout the season. We start off featuring Girona - LALIGA's latest underdog story this season. As always, all of this was made possible thanks our formidable team (Katelyn Hazelbach, Nick Hudson, Monica Robbins, Andre Bazire, Carlota Suárez Alonso, Ander Mendizabal Garmendia, Marta Verano Tacoronte). Stay tuned for future features – this is only the beginning!

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Glovo decides to move to employment based model for delivery riders. This is good news for the delivery sector & rider conditions in Spain 👏 The delivery space keeps being very interesting and the last couple of weeks have been filled with important events: → Just Eat Takeaway's GrubHub sale to Wonder → Delivery Hero's Talabat IPO → Glovo's decision to move to employment based model for riders 💬 What's next? #FoodDelivery #startups

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When working across Europe, Local matters. What do Spanish consumers expect when they shop at a retailer, eat in their favourite restaurant or visit their hairdresser? What are the challenges owners of these kinds of businesses face in Spain? At Square, we wanted to know, so we asked 1,000 consumers and 500 business owners in each of the three sectors above. The results give a deep insight into consumer preferences, as well as what keeps entrepreneurs awake at night, helping us at Square better understand how we can support business owners - and help them start, run, and grow their business. Read more about the need for Spanish retailers to have both a physical and an online presence, how restaurant owners count on digitalisation of internal processes to focus more on providing great customer service, and how 2 out of 5 beauty and personal care businesses face more than 10 no-shows per month. Tag: Gonzalo Saenz Brand, Rita Campos Calzado, Antonia Baeza, Daniela Karthaus https://lnkd.in/etfQ2Tpw https://lnkd.in/e-x2vH36

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This picture is not your regular grocery shopping list... 🛒😂 It’s a snapshot of the top brands activating campaigns with us this December on the Glovo App! 🎯 From visibility to performance, brands are seeing the real value of retail media on Glovo. So, if you think your brand can’t compete in the ecommerce race, think again—we’re here to make sure you WIN! 🚀 Want in? Let’s chat. #Ecommerce #RetailMedia #BrandAds #GlovoMarket #Performance

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Mercadona has announced a historic salary increase for 2025, benefiting its over 100,000 employees. This increase, set at 8.5%, goes beyond both the inflation rate and the terms outlined in their collective agreement. The raise combines the current IPC and an additional adjustment from the company, ensuring a significant boost to employee wages. This change will take effect from January 2025, demonstrating Mercadona’s commitment to its workforce. With this measure, Mercadona is investing over €350 million in personnel costs, setting a strong example of prioritising employee well-being while recognising their critical role in the company’s success.

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🇪🇸 Today, #Fairwork launched its first-ever #FairworkSpain Report! 🇪🇸 The report offers an in-depth study of 7️⃣ platform companies across 4️⃣ economic sectors: La Pájara ciclomensajería, Just Eat Spain, Cabify, Taskrabbit, Uber, Glovo, and MyPoppins. It finds the majority unable to evidence a minimum standard of fair work. 👎 ~ Explore the ratings: fair.work/spain This means that many of the around 2.6% of working-age people in the country who depend on #platform work as their main source of income (and the up to 18.5% who work via platforms more occasionally) face low pay and dangerous conditions at work. Given Spain’s reputation for innovative regulatory interventions meant to protect gig workers (namely its “Rider Law”) the findings of this report are important for pointing to the gaps that still exist in its protections for workers. ~ Read the Report: https://lnkd.in/dhdr9gdk ~ More Details: https://lnkd.in/dFFYeGbV This research was a collaboration between Fairwork and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and was funded by CCOO. Fairwork is jointly based at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford and WZB Berlin Social Science Center. 🤓 Authors: Arturo Lahera Sánchez, Alberto Riesco-Sanz, María Arnal Sarasa, Álvaro Briales Canseco, Pablo Meseguer Gancedo, Ana Negro Macho, Antonio Ramírez Melgarejo, Juan Carlos Revilla Castro, Francisco J. Tovar Martínez, Alessio Bertolini, Mark Graham.

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Inspiring stories, impactful speakers, and an evening filled with insights and meaningful connections — that was Female Ventures Night! ✨ A heartfelt thank you to START Lisbon and everyone who made this event unforgettable. Feeling inspired? We can’t wait to see you at the next one! 💪👩‍💼 Daniela de Sá Najha Fashion Dulce Guarda Splink #unicornfactorylisboa #lisbon #lisboa #startup #scaleup #femaleventures #womeninbusiness #founderstory #femalefounder #entrepreneurship #womeninleadership #networking

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🚀 Global Savings Group is Now Atolls! 🚀 We are beyond excited to announce our rebranding to Atolls! 🌍💡 After an amazing gathering of all our teams near Barcelona, where we celebrated Day 1 of this new chapter, we are ready to unveil a brand that reflects both our new ambitious vision and the diverse capabilities we've built over time. Atolls is more than just a new name—it represents the evolution of who we are and what we offer today, following numerous M&A deals. We are bringing together market-leading brands with over 20 years of history under one roof to create a true European champion in the industry. So, why Atolls? Our new brand captures the essence of our journey: Destinations for Decisions: Our products are like destinations consumers love to visit and spend time on. We create engaging, desirable places where they can confidently make purchasing decisions. From A to P: We are experts in guiding consumers from anywhere (A) to their ultimate purchase (P), creating seamless, enjoyable journeys every step of the way. One Reef, One Vision: Everything we do is built on a unified foundation—a common vision, strategy, and infrastructure that strengthens our entire operation, ensuring consistency and excellence. With Atolls, we also return to our roots: we are builders at heart and can't wait to continue growing and pushing boundaries under this new identity! 💪🌟 #Rebrand #Atolls #EuropeanChampion #OneVision #BuilderMindset #NewChapter

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Did you know that Spain is one of the fastest-growing tech ecosystems in Europe? 🇪🇸 According to the latest "State of European Tech 2024" report, Spain has seen a surge in capital investment and a growing number of successful startups: 1. Over $14 billion invested in Spain's tech ecosystem between 2015 and 2024. 2. Spain is home to 14 $B+ startups, showcasing its potential to create global tech leaders. 3. Barcelona is one of Europe's top tech hubs, ranked 8th for funding with over $6 billion invested between 2015 and 2024.  But there's even more potential waiting to be unlocked. 🚀 The report highlights the need for more growth-stage funding and supportive policies to help Spanish tech companies scale to new heights. Let's work together to make Spain a global tech powerhouse! 💪 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dkTYjPCZ And share your thoughts on Spain's tech scene in the comments! 👇 #SpanishTech #BarcelonaTech #EuropeanTech #Startups #Investment #Growth

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🚨 A €100 Million Compliance Lesson from Glovo Glovo, owned by Delivery Hero, is facing a €100 million fine in Spain for misclassifying its riders as freelancers instead of employees. This steep penalty highlights the massive risks of non-compliance with local labor laws and the financial fallout of worker misclassification. https://lnkd.in/gMjStf8w

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✨ A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend the 6th International Conference of the IESE Business School ‘s Search Fund Center Barcelona, in partnership with Stanford University. It was the main event for the #SearchFunds universe. Sold out. 600 carefully selected attendees. Future #searchers, #acquirers, #investors, #exiters, #accelerators, institutions, and academics. From Japan to Australia, South Africa, Turkey, Spain, Italy, UK, Mexico, Brazil, USA, Canada, France… 🔥 The buzz around search funds is global. there’s no doubt that it will accelerate! 🙌 Thanks to this conference, I was able to get a clear picture of the market’s evolution and validate some of my convictions about the potential of this model. The participants helped me understand the current dynamics and opportunities, thus reinforcing my vision of the positive impact that search funds can have on businesses, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the environment. 💡 For those of you who haven’t explored this model yet, take a closer look, especially considering the many SME leaders looking for a smooth #transition and employees wondering how to become an entrepreneur with confidence. 🙏 A special thank you to Pierre-Paul Benoit who introduced me to this event. He is the most active French investor in Search Funds and also speaker at HEC Paris and INSEAD 🤝 And to Bramley Johnson for allowing me to participate in this event Rafaël Dufour, CFA, Alan Greco, Adrian Bezler , Louis Jardel Sevrine Labelle, Sandjiv K Chanemougame, Jorge Maortua Francisco Galiana Guiu, Fabrice Petit, Cyril VELTER Steffen Wagner, LL.M., Sandro Mina, Patricia Riopel Sara Rosenthal Sébastien Chartier Relay Investments JB46 Partners Seqos Capital Search Funds News Istria Capital #SearchFunds #Entrepreneurship #ETA #impact #Entrepreneurshipthroughacquisition #entrepreneuriat #reprenariat #SearchFund #leadership #Startup #pme #eti

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