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Portugal AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Lisbon remote-work hub. Portugal is home to 134 AI & tech startups, 8 investors, and 5 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in Porto. Total tracked funding to date: $757.5M.
Across 5 cities, the largest startup hubs are Porto (67 startups, $517.4M raised), Lisbon (64 startups, $239.9M raised), and Unknown (1 startups). The most active sectors are Fintech, Marketplace, HealthTech, Consumer App, and E-commerce.
Top Portugal startups by total score include Galp, Rega Energy, CASAFARI, SaltPay, and Powerdot — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.
- 1Galp75Lisbon
- 2Rega Energy63Lisbon$17.0M
- 3CASAFARI63Lisbon$2.5M
- 4SaltPay61Porto$418.8M
- 5Powerdot61Lisbon$120.0M
- 6Anchorage Digital60Porto
- 7Smartex.ai58Porto$24.7M
- 8Codacy57Lisbon$23.1M
- 9Primetag54Lisbon$9.1M
- 10Barkyn54Porto
- 11Indie Campers54Lisbon$6.0M
- 12Uniplaces54Lisbon$2.0M
- 13Reckon54Lisbon$7.3M
- 14Langflow53Lisbon$1.0M
- 15Aptoide53Lisbon$4.0M
- 16Jscrambler53Porto$14.5M
- 17betty49Porto$5.5M
- 18Coverflex49Lisbon$20.0M
- 19Didimo49Porto$8.3M
- 20ScorePlay49Lisbon$1.5M
- 21AgroGrIN Tech48Porto$52.1K
- 22iLoF48Porto$25.0M
- 23Altar.io48Lisbon$1.0M
- 24Heroic Labs47Lisbon
- 25Infraspeak47Porto
- 26Wisecrop46Porto$54.5K
- 27Ubirider46Lisbon$3.0M
- 28Stratio Automotive44Porto$1.0M
- 29HiJiffy44Lisbon$1.0M
- 30PriceLabs41Porto$1.0M
- 31Jsonify41Lisbon$500.0K
- 32Landing.Jobs40Lisbon$2.9M
- 33Drivit40Lisbon$1.0M
- 34Codavel38Porto$1.4M
- 35Full Venue35Porto$2.2M
- 36Loqr34Porto$1.5M
- 37Bairro34Lisbon$1.2M
- 38reveni34Lisbon$1.2M
- 39WEEZIE34Porto$500.0K
- 40Kitch34Lisbon$1.0M
| # | Company | City | Funding | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galp Portugal's leading energy company focused on sustainable energy systems and CO₂ reduction. | Lisbon | — | 75 |
| 2 | Rega Energy Develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates biomethane and green hydrogen plants for industrial decarbonization. | Lisbon | $17.0M | 63 |
| 3 | CASAFARI A real estate intelligence network providing agents with a comprehensive, AI-powered property database. | Lisbon | $2.5M | 63 |
| 4 | SaltPay A European fintech company providing payment and business management solutions for SMEs. | Porto | $418.8M | 61 |
| 5 | Powerdot Electric vehicle charging network operator in Portugal and Spain. | Lisbon | $120.0M | 61 |
| 6 | Anchorage Digital Anchorage Digital is a regulated digital asset bank for institutions. | Porto | — | 60 |
| 7 | Smartex.ai AI-driven software and hardware solutions for real-time textile defect detection and quality control. | Porto | $24.7M | 58 |
| 8 | Codacy Automated code review and security platform for engineering teams to ship high-quality code faster. | Lisbon | $23.1M | 57 |
| 9 | Primetag AI-powered influencer marketing platform for brands and agencies to measure ROI and optimize campaigns. | Lisbon | $9.1M | 54 |
| 10 | Barkyn Barkyn delivers health and happiness to pet families with personalized e-commerce solutions. | Porto | — | 54 |
| 11 | Indie Campers A platform for campervan rentals across Europe. | Lisbon | $6.0M | 54 |
| 12 | Uniplaces A global marketplace for student accommodation, connecting students with verified rooms and apartments. | Lisbon | $2.0M | 54 |
| 13 | Reckon AI-powered platform for autonomous retail, transforming cabinets and fridges into smart, checkout-free micro-stores. | Lisbon | $7.3M | 54 |
| 14 | Langflow Low-code platform for building, iterating, and deploying AI applications, especially RAG and multi-agent systems. | Lisbon | $1.0M | 53 |
| 15 | Aptoide An alternative Android app store empowering developers to monetize apps independently of Google Play. | Lisbon | $4.0M | 53 |
| 16 | Jscrambler Leader in Client-Side Protection and Compliance, offering a unified platform against client-side cyber threats. | Porto | $14.5M | 53 |
| 17 | betty An online casino and casual mobile gaming platform targeting underserved female players. | Porto | $5.5M | 49 |
| 18 | Coverflex Digital employee benefits platform for modern companies. | Lisbon | $20.0M | 49 |
| 19 | Didimo Creates high-fidelity digital humans for the metaverse, gaming, and other virtual experiences. | Porto | $8.3M | 49 |
| 20 | ScorePlay Revolutionizing sports media with automated asset management and content creation. | Lisbon | $1.5M | 49 |
| 21 | AgroGrIN Tech Upcycles fruit and vegetable waste into clean-label ingredients for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. | Porto | $52.1K | 48 |
| 22 | iLoF Develops advanced optical technology for life sciences, enabling rapid and non-invasive diagnostics. | Porto | $25.0M | 48 |
| 23 | Altar.io Develops knowledge-driven AI agents and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for enterprises. | Lisbon | $1.0M | 48 |
| 24 | Heroic Labs Social infrastructure for games, makers of Nakama game server. | Lisbon | — | 47 |
| 25 | Infraspeak Infraspeak is a facilities management software startup. | Porto | — | 47 |
| 26 | Wisecrop Wisecrop provides a digital farm management platform for optimizing agricultural production, efficiency, and sustainability. | Porto | $54.5K | 46 |
| 27 | Ubirider A mobility fintech company providing a digital MaaS platform for transport providers, riders, and cities. | Lisbon | $3.0M | 46 |
| 28 | Stratio Automotive AI-powered solutions for predictive maintenance and fleet management in the automotive industry. | Porto | $1.0M | 44 |
| 29 | HiJiffy Centralizes, automates, and measures hotel customer service activities for enhanced guest experiences. | Lisbon | $1.0M | 44 |
| 30 | PriceLabs Dynamic pricing and revenue management tool for the short-term rental industry. | Porto | $1.0M | 41 |
| 31 | Jsonify Data intelligence startup developing a platform for market and competitive intelligence. | Lisbon | $500.0K | 41 |
| 32 | Landing.Jobs A tech recruitment platform connecting talent with companies. | Lisbon | $2.9M | 40 |
| 33 | Drivit A mobility data platform for connected vehicles, enabling data-driven insights and services. | Lisbon | $1.0M | 40 |
| 34 | Codavel Codavel provides a mobile-first content delivery network (CDN) that optimizes app performance on any network. | Porto | $1.4M | 38 |
| 35 | Full Venue AI-powered audience monetization platform for sports, events, retail, health, and hospitality. | Porto | $2.2M | 35 |
| 36 | Loqr Identity and access management platform for modern applications. | Porto | $1.5M | 34 |
| 37 | Bairro Revolutionizing last-mile delivery with eco-friendly logistics and instant grocery delivery. | Lisbon | $1.2M | 34 |
| 38 | reveni E-commerce software to help manage returns | Lisbon | $1.2M | 34 |
| 39 | WEEZIE WEEZIE provides a cloud-based platform for telecom companies to map and manage their FTTx networks. | Porto | $500.0K | 34 |
| 40 | Kitch Food tech startup revolutionizing food access and preparation in Portugal. | Lisbon | $1.0M | 34 |
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Portugal AI startup ecosystem — frequently asked
How many AI startups are in Portugal?
StartupHub.ai tracks 134 startups headquartered in Portugal, with $757.5M in total tracked funding across 5 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Portugal?
The top startup cities in Portugal are Porto (67 startups), Lisbon (64 startups), Unknown (1 startups), Oeiras (1 startups), Braga (1 startups).
Which sectors are Portugal startups focused on?
The most common sectors for Portugal startups are Fintech, Marketplace, HealthTech, Consumer App, E-commerce.
How many investors are active in Portugal?
There are 8 investors tracked in Portugal on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Portugal investors.
How is Portugal startup data sourced?
Every Portugal profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.
What is the total startup funding in Portugal?
Startups headquartered in Portugal have raised a total of $757.5M in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.