In 2012, South Summit, together with IE University, saw opportunities for entrepreneurs at a time when the crisis had hit hard. They believed that entrepreneurs would be the driving force behind a revitalized economy. South Summit, born as Spain Startup, is a leading company in the identification, organization and promotion of all kinds of initiatives with the aim of boosting entrepreneurship, generating business opportunities and driving the development of talent and innovation. South Summit, the leading business and innovation platform where cutting-edge entrepreneurs connect with the most influential investors and corporations seeking to improve their global competitiveness through innovation. In just 4 years, South Summit has become the global benchmark as the leading event focused on innovation, with over 20,000 attendees from over 120 nationalities, 1300 investors and more than 160 companies. South Summit startups received more than $8.3 billion in funding. South Summit 2022 will take place in June (8-10) at La Nave, Madrid.