The Startup Ecosystem of Porto

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.

CITY RANKING

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.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Portugal

Regional Ranking

35th
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3
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

147th
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11
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Porto

Our startup ecosystem map for Porto includes a sample of 65 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 Fintech where it ranks 86 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Porto
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Freekick
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Infraspeak
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Jscrambler

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Successful Fintech startups in Porto
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Startups Ranking by Industry

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Fintech
#86 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Fintech.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#104 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Porto is ranked 104 globally. There are 7 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#110 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 110th 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 Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Porto.

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National Rank

35th

Regional Rank

Overview

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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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:

Accelerators

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UPTEC

Coworking Spaces

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Regus - Porto, Batalha

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Regus - Porto Boavista

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Porto i/o

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