As the founder and biggest shareholder of Spanish ride-hailing company Auro Travel, entrepreneur Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt Lopez likes to keep up with the mobility business in Spain, Europe, and much of the rest of the world. Beyond mobility, however, his skill and shrewdness as an investor extend into the worlds…

Angel investor Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt Lopez is becoming known as the man with the Midas touch after investing in several successful ventures, one of the most recent of which is Hawkers sunglasses — an iconic Spanish brand that’s becoming known around the world for its eco-friendly designs and affordable prices. Ramping Up from an Initial Investment of $300 …

Early investor Alejandro Betancourt Lopez talks more about the demand for temporary labor and how his other ventures dovetail into the larger themes of JobandTalent — JobandTalent is a workforce-as-a-service platform that connects temp workers with employers. Based in Madrid, the company recently added $108 million during its Series C round, bringing the company’s total up to $290 million since its 2009 debut.

Alejandro Betancourt, Early Investor of JobandTalent, Discusses Company’s Success in 2021 Today’s economy is seeing huge changes all over the world. Alejandro Betancourt, an investor known for his foresight, talks about the success of JobandTalent, a company that’s poised to fulfill the needs of millions for temporary positions. Gig Workers Today Alejandro Betancourt…

A new era of eyewear is on the horizon with Hawkers, a Spanish brand creating eco-conscious sunglasses at an attainable price. With a range of spectacles to choose from, Hawkers has garnered attention among soccer icon Lionel Messi and DJ Steve Aoki who have been seen wearing the brand’s sleek…

Based in Spain and currently in its 12th year of operation, JobandTalent had an excellent year in 2021. The Spanish temporary staffing agency obtained $120 million dollars in funding and plans to expand its operations in the United States. The lead organization to contribute to this round of Series D…

Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt Lopez, founder of ride-sharing enterprise Auro Travel, talks more about what the ridesharing company does and how it can supply his company with the labor it needs to thrive. — Alejandro Betancourt is the founder of Auro Travel, a ride-share company similar to Uber. As the largest shareholder in the company, Betancourt has built Auro on the back of research and risks.

Alejandro Betancourt Lopez has, over the last decade, expanded his career by focusing on passionate investing in a wide range of concerns-with an embrace of new technology being a common theme across his portfolio. From expanding existing retail concerns with branding strategies driven by social media to creating new platforms…

Hawkers Co. started with four friends and a dream of owning their own business. After a few attempts at different ventures, the founders would stumble upon fashion eyewear from California. Reselling a brand of sunglasses called Knockaround eventually led them to pivot to retail as their sole endeavor. We’ll look…