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
In Portugal
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Porto
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
Top Cities for Startups in Portugal - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 83rd - 1 | 8.300 | 1.37 | 3.83 | 3.10 | |
2nd 0 | 136th - 16 | 5.384 | 0.57 | 1.72 | 3.10 | |
3rd 0 | 432nd - 136 | 1.016 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.77 | |
4th 0 | 441st + 56 | 0.958 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.72 | |
5th 0 | 667th - 84 | 0.421 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.32 | |
6th 0 | 949th - 242 | 0.179 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.14 | |
7th new | 965th new | 0.173 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Porto
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Porto
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
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.
Foodtech is ranked 118th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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.
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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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