ScaleUp Porto

🚀 Porto is one of the fastest-rising tech ecosystems in the world.

According to Dealroom’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026, Porto climbed 43 positions in the Rising Stars ranking, reaching #196 globally and joining the group of the 15 fastest-growing ecosystems in the index.

The report also highlights strong momentum across key indicators:

• +124.8% growth in total funding ( #102 globally)
• 1.9x growth in enterprise value
• Health & MedTech, AI, and Cybersecurity among the city’s leading sectors

These results reflect the continued growth of Porto’s startup ecosystem and the work of founders, investors, universities, corporates, and community builders helping drive it forward.

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Commission and subscription models lead startup revenue in Porto.

Together, they account for more than 90% of income streams.

This reflects a strong focus on scalable and predictable business models, aligned with the region’s B2B and product-driven ecosystem.

Source: ScaleUp Porto – Ecosystem Report

20% of startups in Porto have female founders.

A modest figure that reminds us there’s still work to be done and progress to keep building on.

📊 Source: ScaleUp Porto – Ecosystem Report