The short answer
The eight largest software and IT companies headquartered in Spain, ranked by reported number of employees, are Indra, Amadeus IT Group, Ayesa, Cabify, Holded, Glovo, Idealista and Wallapop. Indra is the largest, with about 62,396 employees (2025). We could verify eight companies meeting our criteria, so this list is shorter than ten rather than padded with unverified names.
The eight companies at a glance
| # | Company | Headquarters | Founded | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indra | Alcobendas (Madrid) | 1992 | 62,396 (2025) |
| 2 | Amadeus IT Group | Madrid | 1987 | 16,433 (2021) |
| 3 | Ayesa | Seville | 1966 | 13,200+ |
| 4 | Cabify | Madrid | 2011 | 1,200 (2023) |
| 5 | Holded | Barcelona | 2016 | about 150 (2021) |
| 6 | Glovo | Barcelona | 2015 | Not stated |
| 7 | Idealista | Madrid | 2000 | Not stated |
| 8 | Wallapop | Barcelona | 2014 | Not stated |
Ranked by the most recent employee count stated on each company’s Wikipedia article or official website, checked 24 October 2026. Years in brackets show when that figure applies; companies without a stated figure are listed last.
The companies in detail
1Indra
Alcobendas (Madrid)A technology group working in IT, transport technology and defence; its Minsait business is one of Spain’s largest IT consultancies.
- Headquarters
- Alcobendas (Madrid)
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 62,396 (2025)
- Ownership
- Public company (IBEX 35); largest shareholder is the Spanish state holding SEPI
2Amadeus IT Group
MadridBuilds the reservation, distribution and operations software used by airlines, hotels and travel agencies worldwide.
- Headquarters
- Madrid
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 16,433 (2021)
- Ownership
- Public company (BMAD: AMS, IBEX 35)
3Ayesa
SevilleA technology and engineering services company delivering digital solutions to businesses and public bodies in 23 countries.
- Headquarters
- Seville
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 13,200+
- Ownership
- Private
4Cabify
MadridA ride-hailing and delivery platform operating in Spain and several Latin American countries.
- Headquarters
- Madrid
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 1,200 (2023)
- Ownership
- Private
5Holded
BarcelonaSells cloud business management software covering invoicing, accounting, inventory, HR and projects for small businesses, freelancers and accountants.
- Headquarters
- Barcelona
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- about 150 (2021)
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of Visma (since 2021)
6Glovo
BarcelonaAn on-demand delivery app linking customers with nearby restaurants, shops and couriers.
- Headquarters
- Barcelona
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- Not stated
- Ownership
- Majority-owned by Delivery Hero
7Idealista
MadridRuns leading online property portals in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Andorra.
- Headquarters
- Madrid
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- Not stated
- Ownership
- Private (owned by Apax-managed funds)
8Wallapop
BarcelonaA mobile-first marketplace for buying and selling second-hand goods.
- Headquarters
- Barcelona
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- Not stated
- Ownership
- Private
What this list tells us about Spain’s software industry
- Madrid is the main hub. 3 of the eight companies on this list are headquartered there, with others in Barcelona, Alcobendas (Madrid), Seville.
- A long track record. The oldest company here, Ayesa, was founded in 1966; the youngest, Holded, in 2016.
- Founding wave. More companies on this list were founded in the 2010s (4) than in any other decade.
- Ownership mix. 2 of the eight are publicly listed and 3 are subsidiaries of, or majority-owned by, other groups; the rest are independent private companies, cooperatives or state-linked organisations.
Spain at a glance
- Capital
- Madrid
- Official languages
- Spanish (Catalan, Basque, Galician and others regionally)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Population
- 49.8 million (2026 census)
- GDP per capita (nominal)
- $41,756 (2026 est.)
Economy. A large services economy with major tourism and a push into solar and wind energy.
Country figures from Wikipedia’s article on Spain, checked 24 October 2026. Estimates are rounded and dated as stated there.
Working with software companies in Spain
- Time zone. Spain spans several time zones, from UTC+00:00 to UTC+02:00 across the year. Agree overlap hours in writing before a project starts.
- Data protection. The country is part of the European Union or the European Economic Area, so the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies and personal data is handled under the same rules as across the EU and EEA.
- Due diligence. Large companies on this list mostly sell their own products or enterprise services. If you need a development partner for a specific project, ask for case studies, interview the engineers and start with a short paid trial. Our guide on how to choose an IT staff augmentation company includes a free vendor scorecard.
- Budget. Typical 2026 hourly rates by region are in our IT staff augmentation cost and rates guide.
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How we built this list
- Candidates. We started from Wikipedia’s list of companies of Spain, the country’s best-known technology firms and companies regularly named in the local and international business press.
- Scope. We kept companies whose main business is software, IT services or a software-based platform, and that are headquartered in Spain. Telecom operators, banks and hardware makers were left out, as were local offices of foreign groups. Companies founded in Spain but now headquartered abroad are listed separately when relevant.
- Verification. For every company we checked headquarters, founding year, ownership, size and whether it is still active against its Wikipedia article or, where none exists, its own official website, on 24 October 2026. Each entry links to the page we checked.
- Ranking. Companies are ranked by their most recently stated number of employees, the most comparable size measure available for public and private firms alike.
- No payments. No company paid or was asked to appear. iCreativez Technologies is itself a software and IT services company, so we do not include or rank ourselves on country lists.
Employee figures come from different years, are sometimes self-reported on company websites and sometimes count a whole group rather than one company, so treat the ranking as a guide to scale rather than an exact league table.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest software company in Spain?
By reported number of employees, Indra is the largest software and IT company headquartered in Spain, with about 62,396 employees (2025). It a technology group working in IT, transport technology and defence; its Minsait business is one of Spain’s largest IT consultancies.
Which city is the main software hub in Spain?
Among the companies on this list, Madrid is home to the most: 3 of the eight are headquartered there.
What is the oldest software company in Spain on this list?
Ayesa, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Seville.
How did you choose the software companies in Spain?
We considered the best-known companies headquartered in Spain whose main business is software or IT services. We verified each one against its Wikipedia article or official website and ranked them by reported number of employees. No company paid to be included.
Why are there fewer than 10 companies for Spain?
We only list companies we could verify. Rather than pad the list with names we cannot confirm, we show eight verified companies and suggest nearby markets.
What is the economy of Spain based on?
A large services economy with major tourism and a push into solar and wind energy.
What languages and currency are used for business in Spain?
The official languages are Spanish (Catalan, Basque, Galician and others regionally), and the currency is the Euro (EUR).
Can I hire software developers to work with a team in Spain?
Yes. Many businesses combine local partners with remote developers. iCreativez Technologies provides dedicated developers and offshore teams that can work your hours; see our dedicated developers page or contact us.
Sources
All company details were checked on 24 October 2026 against these pages:
- Wikipedia: List of companies of Spain
- Indra: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra_Sistemas
- Amadeus IT Group: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_IT_Group
- Ayesa: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayesa
- Cabify: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabify
- Holded: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holded
- Glovo: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glovo
- Idealista: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idealista
- Wallapop: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallapop
- Wikipedia: Spain (country profile)
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