Top Startups in Portugal in 2026
Top AI startups in Portugal in 2026 — ranked by funding, traction, and team strength. Updated as new data lands.
The strongest AI startups headquartered in Portugal in 2026, ranked by StartupHub.ai's composite score across funding, traction, team, and community signal. We track 129 Portugal-based companies in total; this list highlights the top performers across the sectors most active in the local ecosystem.
Each entry links to a full company profile with founder details, funding history, hiring momentum, and a live competitor map. The list is updated as new rounds, hires, and product launches land in our enrichment pipeline.
Startups
#1
Galp
Portugal's leading energy company focused on sustainable energy systems and CO₂ reduction.
#2
Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a regulated digital asset bank for institutions.
#3
SaltPay
A European fintech company providing payment and business management solutions for SMEs.
#4
Rega Energy
Develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates biomethane and green hydrogen plants for industrial decarbonization.
#5
Powerdot
Electric vehicle charging network operator in Portugal and Spain.
#6
Smartex.ai
AI-driven software and hardware solutions for real-time textile defect detection and quality control.
#7
Codacy
Automated code review and security platform for engineering teams to ship high-quality code faster.
#8
Barkyn
Barkyn delivers health and happiness to pet families with personalized e-commerce solutions.
#9
betty
An online casino and casual mobile gaming platform targeting underserved female players.
#10
Didimo
Creates high-fidelity digital humans for the metaverse, gaming, and other virtual experiences.
#11
iLoF
Develops advanced optical technology for life sciences, enabling rapid and non-invasive diagnostics.
#12
Infraspeak
Infraspeak is a facilities management software startup.
#13
Jscrambler
Leader in Client-Side Protection and Compliance, offering a unified platform against client-side cyber threats.
#14
Stratio Automotive
AI-powered solutions for predictive maintenance and fleet management in the automotive industry.
#15
Indie Campers
A platform for campervan rentals across Europe.
#16
DreamShaper
AI-powered platform for creating and managing educational content for Project-Based Learning.
#17
Sword Health
Digital physical therapy provider.
#18
EU-Startups Summit
A premier event for startups and investors in Europe.
#19
Outsystems
OutSystems is a high-performance, low-code platform for building enterprise applications.
#20
Unbabel
AI-powered translation for customer service.
#21
EmbryoNet-AI
AI platform for embryonic phenotyping that accelerates drug discovery and toxicology testing by automating analysis of embryos and organoids.
#22
EU-INC
Grassroots initiative advocating for a unified, pan-European corporate framework for startups and scaleups.
#23
Raspberry Ventures
Private syndicate co-investing in early-stage ClimateTech and AI-enabled startups.
#24
Pools Portugal
Technology-enabled pool care service connecting owners with local technicians across Portugal.
#25
360imprimir
An online printing and marketing materials company based in Portugal.
#26
ADECI Group
AI-powered forecasting platform for restaurants and retail businesses.
#27
Advanced Cyclone Systems
High-efficiency cyclone systems for industrial particle capture and resource recovery.
#28
Aegro
Aegro provides an agricultural management platform that helps farmers centralize their financial, commercial, and production activities.
#29
AgroGrIN Tech
Upcycles fruit and vegetable waste into clean-label ingredients for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries.
#30
AlmaScience
AlmaScience is developing sustainable electronics to reduce the carbon footprint of technology.
#31
Altar.io
Develops knowledge-driven AI agents and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for enterprises.
#32
Alviere
A platform enabling businesses to embed financial services directly into their offerings.
#33
Ando Living
A lifestyle-serviced apartment that unites a community of locals and tourists.
#34
Aptoide
An alternative Android app store that empowers developers to monetize their apps independently of Google Play.
#35
Automaise
No-code AI platform to build automation solutions for operations and customer care.
#36
Axians Portugal
Axians Portugal provides ICT solutions and services for digital transformation, focusing on cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
#37
B-PARTS.com
Online marketplace for automotive spare parts, connecting buyers and sellers of used and new parts.
#38
Bairro
Revolutionizing last-mile delivery with eco-friendly logistics.
#39
Banco Best
An online bank offering investment and savings products in Portugal.
#40
Bandora Systems
Bandora Systems provides AI-powered autonomous building operations solutions to enhance energy efficiency.
#41
beamian
A platform for event management and engagement, facilitating seamless experiences for organizers and attendees.
#42
BeON energy
Develops microinverters and plug-and-play solar kits for innovative solar technology.
#43
Beyond Vision
Portuguese drone manufacturer and partner in Intelic's European defence procurement hub.
#44
BloodFlow
Healthtech startup developing an AI-powered platform for automated blood test interpretation.
#45
Bluemater
Develops advanced biological wastewater treatment technologies for sustainable industrial solutions.
#46
BM2Solar
Energy startup focused on increasing the profitability of utility-scale solar power plants through battery storage integration.
#47
BRAINR
Cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the food industry.
#48
CarboCode
Develops advanced materials for energy storage, focusing on next-generation battery technologies.
#49
CASAFARI
A real estate network that provides agents with access to an updated and comprehensive real estate database.
#50
ChainReactor
Biotech startup developing scalable, 3D-printed bioreactors for biological production.
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