This document discusses the startup scene in Spain, beginning with Christopher Columbus as one of the first visionary entrepreneurs in Europe who received funding from early venture capitalists despite pursuing an idea that was uncertain and could result in large losses or rewards. Today, the majority of Spanish entrepreneurs are men ages 25-44 with higher education working full time. While there is a lack of entrepreneurial culture in Spain, the document notes positive developments like the explosion of accelerators and incubators supporting startups as well as a new law providing tax cuts for entrepreneurs, though raising money remains difficult due to risk-averse banks.