MOB – Makers of Barcelona
Operates collaborative coworking spaces and makerspaces with 3D printing for prototyping and innovation training.
- CEO / Founder
- Albert Tisaire
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $325,000
- Key Investors
- Carles Tisaire; Albert Tisaire; Xavier Tisaire
Technology & Products
Key Products
Coworking memberships; Makerspace access; FabCafé 3D printing; Innovation training programs; Consultancy services
Technological Advantage
Differentiates through a 'more than coworking' model that integrates rapid prototyping (3D printing) directly into the workspace, fostering a high-density creative ecosystem.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides an integrated innovation hub combining workspace, makerspace tools (3D printing), and a creative community to accelerate prototyping and design thinking.
How They Differentiate
Combines 3D printing prototyping (FabCafé) with a curated creative community and innovation consultancy, unlike standard coworking spaces.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Freelancers, small startups, and creatives including designers, artists, and architects.
Industry Verticals
Creativity; Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Design; Education
Competitors
Fab Lab Barcelona; TMDC; Betahaus Barcelona
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Community of 300+ members; expanded to 3 locations (Bailèn, Caterina, Sants); launched Europe's first Fab Cafe with 3D printing in 2014.
Major Milestones
2011: Launch of MOB Bailèn; 2014: Launch of Fab Cafe Barcelona; Expansion to MOB Caterina and MOB Sants; Launch of Future Funded program
Notable Customers
ADC*E (Art Directors Club of Europe); UXDX; Priceline; Techspace; Imaguru Global; TMDC