Cobee redefining employee benefits

In this edition of Aticco Success Stories, we meetCobee, one of the most powerful startups in the ecosystem, which is revolutionizing the way companies offer benefits to their teams. We spoke withNacho Travesí, Co-Founder & CSO, to find out how his time at Aticco been part of sustained, intelligent growth that is, above all, tailored to his real needs.

What is Cobee?

Cobee is a technology platform that allows companies to offer flexible benefits to their employees in a centralized way, through an app and a card. This not only improves the user experience, but also simplifies management for companies.A solution that promotes workplace well-being with an efficient and scalable approach.

A workspace that grows with you

From the outset, Cobee has been anoffice-first company, committed to face-to-face interaction as a driver of culture and collaboration. As Nacho explains: "We have always created a certain dynamic and culture, and we have sought out a pleasant space where employees can work comfortably."

With that vision in mind, the choice of Aticco was almost natural. "One of the things we liked most was the capacity and flexibility they could give us to grow, should things go well," recalls Nacho. And so it has been: the space has grown with them, adapting to each stage of their evolution.

From 25 to 100: a real growth story

What started with 25 people in a single space has grown toalmost 100 active workstations today. As the team grew,their office at Aticco with them. "Aticco has providedAticco comfort, amenities, and flexibility to grow and create this success story," says Nacho.

It wasn't just about square footage, but aboutdesigning an environment that responded to their way of working: dynamic, collaborative, and focused on the employee experience.A tailor-made office, without having to take care of operational management.

Keys to success: team, strategy and resilience

Cobee's growth has not been accidental. Nacho sums it up in three factors:

  • A high-performance team ("A players," as he calls them).
  • Strategic and executive leadership, with thefoundersheavily involved.
  • Responsible financial management, with sound business plans even in difficult times.

They have overcome everything from pandemics to multiplying the business plan, including the recent sale of a company. All without losing focus: delivering a flawless experience to their users.

Looking to the future: technology, impact and next steps

Today, Cobee continues to grow. The partnership withPluxee, a leading group in its sector, will allow themto bring their technology to new markets in a more agile and strategic way. And they are doing so without losing their essence. Nacho defines the partnership as"a totally strategic union"that allows them to scale their technology more quickly in new markets.

And Nacho's next challenge? A new entrepreneurial adventure... which also begins at Aticco. Nacho is once again placing his trust in the space that accompanied his first steps. As he himself says, he is doingso "because, ultimately, I like to feel at home and I like to support Spanish projects."

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The story of Revolut at Aticco

In this edition of Aticco's Success Stories, we want to tell you the story of Revolut, the super financial app that is transforming the way millions of people manage their money around the world. We talked to Alex Codina, General Manager Merchant Payments at Revolut, who shared with us how the company decided to set up its Barcelona Tech Hub at Aticco and the impact this space has had on its growth.

What is Revolut?

Revolut is the super app that helps more than 55 million 55 million global customers simplify their daily finances. With a proposition that ranges from international payments and transfers to investment products, Revolut has established itself as one of the world's leading fintech players.

Barcelona, the first Tech Hub in Southern Europe

In 2023, Revolut made the decision to open its first Tech Hub in Southern Europe, and chose Barcelona as its headquarters. The main reason? The density of talentboth local and international, which makes the city an ideal ecosystem for a fast-growing technology company.

Growing with Aticco: Flexibility, customization and community

When setting up its Tech Hub in Barcelona, Revolut found in Aticco the perfect space to meet its needs for growth and flexibility. "One of the main requirements was to be able to customize the spaces to Revolut's needs and maintain global brand consistency. We want our employees to feel at home at Revolut, regardless of which office they are in," explains Alex.

In addition to the workspaces, Revolut has taken advantage of the Aticco community to test new fintech products, such as payment terminals products, such as payment terminals, receiving direct feedback from an environment open to innovation.

A first year of major milestones

One of the most important achievements of the Barcelona Tech Hub has been the full development of its new ATM (automated teller machine). new ATM (automated teller machine)which was initially launched in Spain and will soon be expanded to other international markets. The entire process - from development to product management - was carried out in Barcelona with local talent.

Revolut has also found in Aticco an ally for the organization of events. organization of eventsThe following events: workshops, offsites with international teams, customer meetings and new product launches have taken place in the facilities, reinforcing the hub's role as an engine of global growth.

Simplify all things money: looking to the future

Revolut's mission is clear: simplify all things moneywith the ambitious goal of reaching 100 million daily active users in more than 100 countries.. And the Barcelona Tech Hub, powered by Aticco's flexible and dynamic ecosystem, will be key to achieving that vision.

Revolut is an example of how an adaptable, connected and innovation-driven work environment can accelerate the evolution of a global company. At Aticco, we remain committed to stories like hers.

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Podimo 's evolution in Spain

Podimo is a subscription-based premium entertainment service offering a wide variety of podcasts and audiobooks, ad-free. Since its founding in 2019 in Copenhagen, Podimo has positioned itself as the go-to platform for audio story lovers. In 2020, the company arrived in Spain and has since experienced spectacular growth, launching an average of one hundred exclusive and original podcasts per year.

What is Podimo?

Podimo is a subscription-based premium entertainment service offering a wide variety of podcasts and audiobooks, ad-free. Since its founding in 2019 in Copenhagen, Podimo has positioned itself as the go-to platform for audio story lovers. In 2020, the company arrived in Spain and has since experienced spectacular growth, launching an average of one hundred exclusive and original podcasts per year.

Podimo 's growth in Spain

The pandemic triggered a surge in podcast consumption in Spain, and since then, the industry has continued to grow. Isabel points out that, despite this rapid growth, Spain continues to lead in terms of podcast listener penetration at the European level, exceeding 40%. In this context, Podimo committed to both established creators and new voices, expanding its catalog with narrative, documentary, and conversational content.
In 2023, Podimo its first recording studio in Madrid, strategically located in the Aticco de Molina workspace, and launched the Talent Hub, a support and mentoring program for amateur podcasters.

Collaboration with Aticco: Flexibility and constant support

For a rapidly growing startup, flexibility is everything. Isabel is clear about this: "Above all,Aticco gives us flexibility." Aticco been a key partner, providing customized spaces that adapt to the company's changing needs. Thanks to this collaboration, Podimo been able to open a recording studio that has become a benchmark in the field of podcasting in Spain.
In addition, Aticco services and spaces Aticco improved the daily experience of the entire team. "It provides us with all the amenities for our employees, the terrace where we hold one of our parties with creators, the canteen, open areas for informal meetings," adds Isabel.

A fundamental pillar of the Podimo experience

Isabel Salazar emphasizes that Aticco been a cornerstone for Podimo, especially in terms of logistics and hospitality. From receiving and storing materials to organizing events with creators, Aticco provided all the necessary facilities so that Podimo focus on what it does best: creating quality content.
The collaboration between Podimo Aticco a perfect example of how a flexible and well-equipped coworking environment can support the growth of a startup and improve the experience of everyone involved in its projects.

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