Matteco Recognized as a Driver of Spanish Tech in Dealroom’s 2026 Report

News | May 13, 2026

Matteco has been prominently featured in The Spanish Tech Ecosystem Report 2026. Published by Dealroom.co, this comprehensive analysis highlights the maturity of a national ecosystem now valued at €125B, having grown 2.3x since 2020 to become the 8th largest in Europe.

For Matteco, this recognition marks a double milestone that underscores both our current momentum and our scientific foundations.

A Rising Star in the Spanish Funnel

The report identifies Matteco as one of the top Rising Stars in the Spanish startup funnel, a category for companies with valuations under €200M that are showing significant growth potential.

It is an honor to be recognized alongside fellow innovators like Zynap, Manglai, Embat, and Theker. Furthermore, we are proud to share the report’s spotlight with the next generation of Spanish leaders, including soonicorns like Multiverse Computing, Quibim, Biorce, PLD Space, Xoople, and Impress, as well as established unicorns such as Perk, Factorial, and Fever.

The Deep Tech Challenge: From Lab to Market

Beyond our growth metrics, Dealroom has highlighted Matteco as a Notable Spinout, specifically recognizing the vital role of Spanish research institutes in driving the ecosystem forward.

Our journey began at the ICMol (Institut de Ciència Molecular) of the Universitat de València. This recognition validates the leap from the lab to the global market, a transition powered by over a decade of foundational research by our co-founder and CTO, Gonzalo Abellán.

Building a Deep Tech company presents unique hurdles. Unlike software-only models, developing science-based solutions with physical products requires:

Significant initial CAPEX investment to build manufacturing infrastructure.
Long-term patience for research and development to bear fruit.
Specialized scientific talent capable of industrial scaling.

Seeing this effort validated confirms that science-led industry is the cornerstone of a sustainable future.

Leading the Dialogue on Booming Verticals

To mark the official launch of the report, our CEO and co-founder, Iker Marcaide, participated in a strategic panel titled Booming Verticals: AI, Energy, and Dual-Use Tech. The discussion, moderated by Pablo Perea (Head of Investments at GoHub Ventures), explored how these sectors are maturing into a powerful and repeatable engine for company building. Iker shared insights alongside fellow founders Ricardo Román (Fracttal) and Julián Fernández (Fossa Systems).

A Collaborative Success

This recognition is a testament to a highly active ecosystem that now competes with Europe’s leading hubs. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dealroom.co and the partners who contributed to this report and continue to support high-growth innovation in Spain: