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ENDEAVOR IMPACT REPORT 2014–15 66 spotlight on IGNASI VILAJOSANA company Worldsensing industry Wireless Technology year selected 2014 employees 2015 38 revenue 2014 US $2.7 Million As the world's population continues to urbanize, Worldsensing revolu- tionizes traditional industries with high-tech, low-cost solutions that capture and deliver city and indus- trial data in real-time. Co-founder Ignasi Vilajosana started the company in 2008, realizing that he wanted to leverage cutting- edge technology and innovation to address real-world urban chal- lenges. With Worldsensing, Ignasi and his team built a generic plat- form that would be able to connect to any wireless sensor that collects and stores data. The company now uses patented sensors to capture data that assists with managing traffic, optimizing parking, and monitoring industrial infrastruc- tures. Embracing the idea of smart technology, Worldsensing's solu- tions are applicable to a number of verticals, further enhancing the company's potential for scalability. Ultimately, Ignasi and his team plan to transform both city man- agement and data communication by helping organizations leverage big data to improve safety and sustainability. In 2014, the company was profiled by top publications like Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist. Through Endeavor, Ignasi has connected with tech entrepreneurs and inves- tors around the world, attending Endeavor-sponsored networking and education events. He has also begun giving back locally by serving as a mentor and advisor to other entrepreneurs. entrepreneurs 8 companies 7 flag founded 2014 board members 10 main office Madrid news ENDEAVOR SPAIN GIVING BACK AS A MENTOR AND ADVISOR TVE, A NATIONAL Spanish TV station, profiled the work of Endeavor Spain over the past year and highlighted the impact of its entrepreneurs. ENDEAVOR SPAIN partnered with the Aspen Institute to host an "Impact Investing" Breakfast for members of the local network. K ANTOX, founded by Philippe Gelis, was pro- filed in TechCrunch after raising US$11 million in a Series B round of funding. The company operates a currency exchange marketplace for SMEs. SHAZURA (formerly Shot & Shop) founded by Sira Perez de la Coba was selected as Endeavor's 1,000th Entrepreneur at the 56th ISP in Miami. The image recognition company also received investments from board members across the network.