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Softonic signs advertising agreement with Yahoo. Will it be enough to survive?

Softonic's case continued to unfold. The company announced two weeks ago that it will lay…

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Barcelona-based Zyncro acquired by Rio Parana for €30 million

Social business platform and Barcelona-based Zyncro has been acquired by Desarrolladora Río Paraná for €30…

  • Acquisitions

From Bibles to digital photo albums: Valencia-based Hofmann acquired by Photobox

Hofmann started operating back in 1923 as a publisher of Bibles. The Valencia-based company has…

  • News

Middle finger to startups in Spain: government to eliminate stock options’ fiscal incentives

Spanish government aims to introduce several changes to current personal income tax law that might…

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UppTalk enters insolvency procedures as co-founder remains hopeful about recovery

Barcelona-based UppTalk (formerly known as Yuilop) has declared itself bankrupt. The company remains hopeful that…

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The case of Softonic: when Google can be your best friend or your biggest enemy

Softonic will soon fire 300 employees because of its failed business model. Layoffs that could…

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A tough week for the Spanish tech sector is about to get tougher

The Spanish government will pass tomorrow new laws that might affect the country's digital content…

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Tuenti to shut down its office in Barcelona and relocate employees to Madrid

Novobrief has learned that Tuenti is planning to shut down its offices in Barcelona, relocating…

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On the day that Softonic laid off half of its staff… it announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley startup

Softonic will soon fire 300 of its 450 employees. The day it internally announced the…

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Bad times for Softonic: company is set to layoff 200 of its 450 employees

Barcelona-based Softonic is preparing a massive round of layoffs that will affect two thirds of…