Porto has 65 startups in our sample database which represents about 19% of Portugal’s sampled startups. Porto is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Portugal.
While Porto decreased by 11 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Portugal remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
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Porto is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Porto’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 86 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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1st 0 | 62nd + 21 | 10.232 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 147th - 11 | 4.399 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 424th + 8 | 0.733 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 557th - 116 | 0.409 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 2 | 639th + 326 | 0.321 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 739th - 72 | 0.233 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Fintech.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Porto is ranked 104 globally. There are 7 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 110th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
Within Porto there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Porto.
Porto is Portugal's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 35th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Porto is ranked 147th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Freekick.
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