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4YFN
4YFN is a global platform and event based in Barcelona, Spain, that connects startups, founders, investors, and innovators to foster new ventures and funding opportunities, particularly in transformative technologies.
Overview
What 4YFN does
What 4YFN is
4YFN is a global platform and event based in Barcelona, Spain, that connects startups, founders, investors, and innovators to foster new ventures and funding opportunities, particularly in transformative technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Event Organizer
- Founded
- Founded in 2014
- Approximate age
- About 12 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 19, 2026
Official channels
Find 4YFN elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
4YFN as a community
Community overview
4YFN (4 Years From Now) is an organization focused on supporting startups within the digital ecosystem. It was founded to facilitate connections, exposure, and investment opportunities for startups, particularly those leveraging transformative technologies like AI. The organization is based in Barcelona, Spain, and partners with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) to enhance its reach and influence globally.
Community focus
4YFN invests in and provides services to startups across various sectors, including Climate Tech, Corporate Innovation, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Gaming, Health Tech, and more. The organization supports startups at different stages of their lifecycle, aiming to create a global startup community that is connected and empowered for growth.
Member value
4YFN showcases startups and facilitates networking opportunities, providing exposure and investment opportunities for participants.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- March 2, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Sectors
- Climate · Cybersecurity · Fintech · Gaming · Healthcare
- Regions
- Europe · Global
Community activity
Events and activity
4YFN hosts several events, including the 4YFN Barcelona scheduled for March 2-5, 2026, at Fira Gran Via, Hall 8.0 & 8.1, focusing on startup networking and innovation. Additionally, various Startup Pitching Sessions are held during the event, showcasing startups from different regions, including Spain and Catalonia.
Notable members
4YFN collaborates with notable organizations and sponsors, including Banco Sabadell, Caixa Bank, and EY.
Capability profile
4YFN as an event host
Event focus
4YFN invests in and provides services to startups across various sectors, including Climate Tech, Corporate Innovation, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Gaming, Health Tech, and more. The organization supports startups at different stages of their lifecycle, aiming to create a global startup community that is connected and empowered for growth.
Format narrative
4YFN hosts several events, including the main event in Barcelona and various startup pitching sessions that showcase startups from different regions.
Participant value
4YFN facilitates connections, exposure, and investment opportunities for startups, particularly those leveraging transformative technologies like AI.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- summit, demo-day, and pitch-night
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
- Next recorded event
- March 2, 2026
- Next event location
- Fira Gran Via, Hall 8.0 & 8.1, Barcelona
Audience and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Growth Equity
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Sectors
- Climate · Cybersecurity · Fintech · Gaming
- Regions
- Europe
Common questions
What to know about 4YFN
Upseed classifies 4YFN under the Event Organizer organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 19, 2026
Known limits
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