Alhambra Venture’s launch is fast approaching. On July 12th and 13, the most important entrepreneurship event for southern Spain will take place in Granada. Although the agenda has been almost closed, there are still confirmations. Jason E. Klein is an experienced media CEO, business builder, and change leader. He will be attending the ninth edition. It will be one of the largest ever held.

Jason E. Klein, a US-based founder and CEO, is On Grid Ventures LLC. This investment and advisory firm focuses on high-growth media, marketing and commerce companies. It specializes in early-stage companies using state-of the-art location technology. On Grid Ventures has more than 20 companies in its portfolio, including RapidSOS and NY Shipping Exchange, TireAgents, Seamless Documents. Shoppable is also included.

26 startups from the final round will present their ideas to more than 100 investors in order to grab their attention and secure financing. The jury will award a cash prize worth 3,000 euros to the most innovative, high-value startup.

This edition saw more than 100 startups submit their candidacy. Although more than half the startups were Andalusian, they also represent other provinces like Murcia, Tenerife or Madrid.