Innovation without borders
In a hyperconnected world, innovation no longer depends solely on physical proximity. Communities of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations may be thousands of miles apart yet work as if they were in the same office.
This phenomenon is what experts in Clusters of Innovation call global, non-geographic clusters.
At Goo Ventures, we leverage this new paradigm to connect senior talent, startups, and capital from different parts of the world, accelerating projects across our three verticals: HealthTech, SportsTech, and WellnessTech.
What is a global, non-geographic Innovation Cluster?
In the classic cluster model, key actors: entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and universities, are geographically close, which facilitates collaboration.
Today, however, digital networks and collaborative culture allow a cluster to thrive without sharing the same physical location.
Key characteristics:
- Strong virtual relationships: trust built through joint projects.
- Continuous interaction: real-time exchange of talent, funding, and technology.
- Global market access: the ability to scale without territorial limits.
- Diverse perspectives: multicultural teams enriching creativity and problem-solving.
In these clusters, members are united not by geography but by values, vision, and shared opportunity.
Goo Ventures’ global strategy
As a Venture Studio specialized in health, sports, and wellbeing, our mission is to co-create startups with global impact from day one. To achieve this:
- We operate as a connection hub between Europe, the Americas, and LATAM, with offices and representation in Barcelona, Madrid, Gijón, Miami, and San Francisco.
- We collaborate with international investors who provide both capital and networks in strategic markets.
- We create synergies with venture builders and corporations in different countries to multiply co-investment and scaling opportunities.
Advantages of the non-geographic model for our verticals
1. HealthTech
- Access to experts and hospitals from different countries for faster clinical validation.
- Integration of international regulations and certifications from the product’s early stages.
2. SportsTech
- Collaboration with high-performance centers and federations across continents.
- Recruitment of athletes and coaches for pilot tests in diverse sporting environments.
3. WellnessTech
- Cultural and linguistic adaptation of solutions for global markets.
- Integration of user data across environments for advanced AI-driven personalization.
How we accelerate at the global “sweet spot”
The sweet spot of the innovation S-curve is that moment when technology is mature enough to generate value but still flexible enough to adapt to new markets.
At Goo Ventures, this moment becomes an international opportunity:
- We connect startups with global investors looking for scale-ready innovation.
- We validate solutions in multiple markets simultaneously.
- We prepare companies for international funding rounds from the start.
Case study: Break The Gap as an international bridge
Although the program takes place in physical hubs in Barcelona, its reach is global.
- International mentors and investors participate.
- Winning projects receive support to scale beyond Spain.
- Synergies are created between European corporations and startups with international DNA.
This approach demonstrates that diversity and global connection are natural accelerators of innovation.
Conclusion: The future is hybrid and global
Combining geographic and non-geographic clusters allows Goo Ventures to capture the best of both worlds:
- The strength of physical proximity to build trust and deep collaboration.
The breadth of global reach to multiply business opportunities and social impact.
