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The Spanish gum that cures hangovers AND boosts libido
Spanish company WUG Functional Gum claims it can boost your sex drive, cure your hangover and even give you a really nice tan - one stick of gum at a time.
The startup revolutionizing the Spanish banking experience
A German startup is offering Spaniards the chance to avoid the hassle of long queues and awkward opening hours of Spanish banks and do everything on a smartphone - and in English.
Madrid and Barcelona rank among top 15 startup cities across Europe
Rival Spanish startup hubs Madrid and Barcelona have crept into the top 15 cities of a new European startup ranking.
Tech-savvy Spaniards rank fifth in world for mobile commerce use
Spaniards are some of the world's top smartphone users and love buying through mobile apps, according to a new study by a Madrid startup.
Venture capitalists flock to invest in Spain's flourishing startup scene
As one of the most important startup conferences gets underway in Madrid, The Local chats to organizer Liz Fleming on how venture capital investment in Spain has doubled within two years.
The startup transforming everyday Spaniards into real estate investors
Seven years after Spain's property bubble spectacularly burst, a Madrid startup is helping to get the Spanish real estate market back on its feet, using crowdfunding from everyday people.
Company lets customers 'buy time' - literally
A start-up in the Canary Islands is selling a unique product – time. Customers can buy exclusive rights to a birth date, anniversary or even the September 11th attacks.