The Startup Ecosystem of Porto

Porto boasts 67 startups in our sample database which represents about 20% of Portugal’s sampled startups. Porto is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Portugal.

CITY RANKING

While Porto decreased by 16 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Portugal remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

2nd
0
In Portugal

Regional Ranking

32nd
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

136th
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16
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Porto

Our startup ecosystem map for Porto includes a sample of 67 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Porto is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Porto’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 73 and in Fintech, and Foodtech. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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83rd
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1
8.300
1.37
3.83
3.10
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136th
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16
5.384
0.57
1.72
3.10
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432nd
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136
1.016
0.17
0.08
0.77
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441st
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56
0.958
0.09
0.15
0.72
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667th
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84
0.421
0.06
0.04
0.32
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949th
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242
0.179
0.03
0.02
0.14
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965th
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0.173
0.02
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Startups

Notable Startups in Porto
Freekick startup icon
Freekick
Jscrambler startup icon
Jscrambler
Infraspeak startup icon
Infraspeak

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Porto
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Last2ticket
Jumpseller startup icon
Jumpseller
Helppier startup icon
Helppier

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#73 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Fintech
#110 worldwide

In Western Europe, Porto's Fintech is in top 110. Porto has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.

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Foodtech
#118 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 118th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Porto's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Porto there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Porto.

2nd

National Rank

32nd

Regional Rank

Overview

Porto is Portugal's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 32nd in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Porto is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Freekick.

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Startup Infrastructure in Porto
With a large variety of initiatives, Porto's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Porto offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Porto's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

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Porto i/o Seaside

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Porto i/o Riverside

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Porto i/o

Organizations

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Startup Pirates

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