California Spain Chamber of Commerce

If you're a Spanish founder building something in California — or thinking about it — you already know how much context matters.

Who's raising. Who's hiring. Which events are worth your time. Which opportunities are moving fast. What the ecosystem is talking about this month.

That's exactly what the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce Newsletter brings to your inbox every month. Curated for founders, professionals and companies operating between two worlds — so you never miss what matters.

Because ecosystems grow through people, connections, and visibility.

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What a night at the top of Salesforce Tower. ✨

Ten Spanish female tech CEOs took the stage at Desafía SF Spring 2026 Demo Day — and the level of ambition, innovation, and ex*****on in that room was nothing short of remarkable.
From AI and FinTech to CleanTech, HealthTech and beyond — these founders are building solutions that matter. Globally.

A huge congratulations to all the founders on that stage last night — and to every team behind them. 👏
Thank you to ICEX, Red.es, SOSA, and the Trade Commission of Spain in Los Angeles for making the Desafía program possible.

The California–Spain Chamber of Commerce is proud to be part of this ecosystem.

Until next time, Desafía. 🇪🇸🌉

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Ten high-growth Spanish tech startups. One stage. San Francisco.

Mark your calendar — Desafía SF Spring 2026 Demo Day is happening this Monday, May 11th at Salesforce Tower.

From AI and FinTech to CleanTech, HealthTech and beyond — some of the most promising Spanish founders expanding into the U.S. market will take the stage to present their vision to investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.

This is where the Spain–California ecosystem comes alive.

May 11th 2026 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Salesforce Tower, San Francisco

Register now → https://luma.com/1aovajig

Organized by SOSA, in partnership with ICEX, Red.es, and the Trade Commission of Spain in Los Angeles.

Recently, we hosted a great conversation on what it really takes to build, grow, and scale startups in Silicon Valley.

Together with an amazing group — Javier Cortes (moderator), Iker Jamardo, Carolina Garcia, Erena Estellés, and Pablo Cases — we talked about the real challenges behind growth, leadership, fundraising, and AI.

Some key takeaways from the conversation:

➡️ Scaling requires structure
➡️ Growth needs both ex*****on and long-term vision
➡️ The right investors bring more than capital
➡️ If you’re not using AI yet… start now

A big thank you to all the speakers for such an honest and insightful discussion, and to everyone who joined us.

Special thanks to Cathay Innovation, especially Silvia Pascual and Arnaud Auger, for their support.

Thank you as well to Instituto de Fomento de la Región de Murcia, especially María José Bernal Torres, Senin Carbia from ICEX, and Artesa for helping make this event possible.

Looking forward to more conversations like this 🚀

European Tech Resilience: Scaling Trusted Technologies 🇪🇺

Recently, as part of the EuroCham network, we joined an inspiring conversation on the future of trusted technologies and Europe’s innovation ecosystem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Leaders from technology, venture capital, academia, policy, and government came together to discuss how Europe can scale innovation, reduce dependencies, and build more resilient and competitive ecosystems.

A special thank you to Ekaterina Zaharieva for her keynote remarks, and to our moderator Sabina A. and panelists — Stefan Goebel, Olaf J Groth, Tae Hea Nahm, and Steven Jacobs — for sharing valuable perspectives on innovation, geopolitics, and trusted technologies.

Thank you also to SAP for hosting this gathering in San Francisco, and to the entire EuroCham community for making this exchange possible.

Special thanks to Artesa for sponsoring the wine and helping make the evening even more memorable.

Join us for the Spring European Networking Evening organized by EuroCham, bringing together entrepreneurs, expats, and professionals active in cross-border business across Europe and the U.S.

It’s a great chance to meet the wider European community in the Bay Area and expand your international network in a relaxed setting.

📍 Palo Alto
April 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be served.

🔗 Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-european-networking-tickets-1983579316131

Building the Future of Trusted Tech 🇪🇪🇪🇪
As part of the EuroCham network, we’re pleased to share this upcoming event bringing together the European-American business community in Silicon Valley.
European Tech Resilience: Scaling Trusted Technologies in a Changing World As the global landscape evolves, how can Europe strengthen its capacity to develop and scale trusted technologies?

Join leaders from technology, venture capital, academia, and policy to explore how Europe can scale trusted technologies, build more resilient innovation ecosystems, and strengthen its global competitiveness.

📅 April 28 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📌 SAP Labs, San Francisco
👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gycNimMx

British American Business Council Northern California
GABA Northern California - German American Business Association
BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USABAIA
BAIA (Business Association Italy America)
The Danish American Chamber of Commerce New York
American - Hungarian Chamber of Commerce
The Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce USA (SACC-USA)
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce - Los Angeles
US-Polish Trade Council
French American Chamber of Commerce, California SF-LA
WEST – Representative of German Business
Network Bay Area

✨ The First Glimpses – Bridges of Innovation Gala 2025 ✨
We’re thrilled to share the first images from an unforgettable night in San Francisco!

From glamorous arrivals to stunning moments of celebration, the gala was a fantastic evening of:
🌟 Innovation and leadership
🌟 Networking with top executives and visionaries
🌟 Elegant dining and inspiring awards

This is just the beginning — more highlights and behind-the-scenes moments are coming soon. Stay tuned!