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Portugal´s Startup Ecosystem & Top 10 Startups in 2026
Startup News Europe - Here are the facts and figures of Portugal´s Startup Ecosystem in 2026, including Portugal´s Top 10 Startups in 2026 and Top Startup Sectors, according to the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Report 2026. Portugal obtained the Most Attractive Startup Ecosystem in Southern Europe award at the Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026. Portugal has 998 startups, representing 2% of all startups in Western Europe. This equals to approximately 10 startups per 100,000 peopl

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
3 days ago


Flying Wedge Defence will invest 50 million euros in Portugal
Defence & Aerospace News Europe - Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace expects to invest 50 million euros in a new drone manufacturing plant in Portugal. This will be the company´s first international manufacturing Hub for their flagship autonomous combat drone, the Kaal Bhairava, in Portugal that is made possible through a strategic partnership with SKETCHPIXEL LDA and its spin-off KEYDEF. What is the AI-powered combat drone that will be made in Portugal?

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
4 days ago


Blockchain.PT invests 4 million euros to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition
Financial News Europe - Blockchain.PT invests 4 million euros to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition. Blockchain.PT is investing in set of technological solutions developed to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition, to reduce carbon emissions and to promote smarter and more sustainable territories through blockchain technology. Here is how Blockchain is used to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 days ago


Switzerland´s USD 461.8 billion Blockchain Network
Financial News Europe - Switzerland´s USD 461.8 billion Blockchain Network includes Ethereum, Tezos, Cardano, DFINITY, Polkadot, Cosmos, NEAR and Solana as examples of influential blockchain ecosystems structured around Swiss foundations. Here is what is Switzerland´s USD 461.8 billion Blockchain Network, how to compute the valuation of a Blockchain network, how the valuation of Switzerland´s´ Blockchain Network is supported by its brand value, and how Trust may be the strong

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 days ago


Mitsubishi FUSO chooses Portugal as its European Hub
News Economy Europe - Mitsubishi FUSO chooses Portugal as its European Hub, having announced the transfer of its international trucking business from Germany to Lisbon on October 2nd, 2026. Here are the reasons why Mitsubishi FUSO chose Portugal as its European Hub:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 days ago


Which VCs are backing the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026?
Investment News Europe - Here is the list of the Top VCs that are backing the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026, according to Sifted:


What are the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026?
Startup News Europe - Here are the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026, according to Sifted:


What are Cristiano Ronaldo´s investments in 2026?
Cristiano Ronaldo Investment News - Here are Cristiano Ronaldo´s investments in 2026 as well as the list of Cristiano Ronaldo´s achievements:


Belgium invests 50 million euros in an Ammunition Factory in Portugal
Defence News Europe - Belgium invests 50 million euros for an Ammunition factory in Portugal, according to a statement by Portugal´s Ministry of National Defence dated September 29, 2026. Here is how Portugal is recovering the country´s production capacity of small arms and ammunition:


Top 10 Luxury Brands in 2026
Luxury Brands News - Here are the Top 10 Luxury Brands in 2026 and their brand value in euros, according to Brand Finance:


The Lisbon MBA launches an Entrepreneurship Hub with Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Startup News Europe - The Lisbon MBA launched an Entrepreneurship Hub with MIT Sloan and Unicorn Factory Lisboa. Here is what is The Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship Hub:


Cristiano Ronaldo´s startup Erakulis raises 2 million euros
Startup news - Cristiano Ronaldo´s AI Wellness startup Erakulis raises 2 million euros in a funding round led by Lince Capital. Here is what is Cristiano Ronaldo´s AI Wellness startup Erakulis:


Top 10 Insurance Companies in Europe per Revenue
Financial News Europe - Here are the Top 10 Insurance Companies in Europe per Revenue, according to a report by Mapfre Economics dated June 2026:


New rents in Portugal rise by 10.2% per m2 in 2026
Real Estate News Europe - New rents in Portugal rise by 10.2% per m2 in 2026, according to data published by Portugal´s Statistics Office INE published on September 29, 2026. Here are the regions and municipalities in Portugal that registered the highest increase in rental prices 2026:


Government Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Condition
How Government Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Condition: I call the underlying problem is the government readiness gap: the distance between the responsibilities an institution is expected to carry and its ability to make, authorise and revise decisions under pressure. This gap can exist even in a highly digitised government. Technology can accelerate information without accelerating authority. - Author & Researcher: Abdulla Saeed Alhebsi (A.S. Alhebsi)


AI Startup Chamelio raises $26 million in a Series A funding round
Startup News - AI Startup Chamelio raises USD 26 million in a Series A funding round led by Entrée Capital and joining existing backers Work-Bench, Emerge Ventures and Bright Pixel Capital from Portuguese Group Sonae. Here is what is Tech Startup Chamelio:


Portuguese AI Health Tech Sword enters Brazil´s Healthcare system
Tech News - Portuguese AI Health Tech company enters Brazil´s Healthcare system, that is considered to be the largest public healthcare system in the world.


Crime Prevention Is Becoming Economic Infrastructure
How Crime Prevention Is Becoming Economic Infrastructure: Security is usually treated as a cost that sits beside the economy. The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, now under way in Abu Dhabi, is a reminder that this separation is increasingly artificial. Fraud, cybercrime, organized theft, illicit finance and attacks on supply chains do not merely create police cases. They change the cost of doing business:


Portugal´s Defence Hub Baseyard invests €20 million in an industrial plant
Defence News Europe - Portugal´s Defence Hub Baseyard invests €20 million in an industrial plant in Braga that is located in northern Portugal. Here is what is Portugal´s Defence Hub Baseyard:


Portugal granted 2,685 Golden Visas in 2025
Immigration News Europe - Portugal granted 2,685 Golden Visas in 2025 under the Residence Permits for Investment (ARI) regime. This represents an increase of around 29% compared to the 2,081 Golden Visas granted by Portugal in 2024. Here is what is Portugal´s ARI Golden Visa regime, its main benefits, how to obtain Portugal´s Residence Permit for Investment (ARI) and who are the main country beneficiaries in 2025:


Portugal has the only lithium battery recycling plant in Western Europe
Green News Europe - Portugal has the only lithium battery recycling plant in Western Europe, that was built under the 168.14 million euros New Generation Storage project funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and that is led by Portuguese company DST Group. Here are the main goals of Portugal´s New Generation Storage project:


Portugal signs an MOU with Dassault for Rafale fighter jets
Defence News Europe - Portugal signs an MOU with Dassault for Rafale fighter jets on September 23, 2026:


Luxury Watch Brand Seiko opens its first store in Portugal
Luxury Brands News Europe - Luxury Watch Brand Seiko opens its first store in Portugal:


Portugal invests 75 million euros to support ocean observation
Environment News Europe - Portugal announced an investment of 75 million euros for the European project aimed at supporting ocean observation, at the meeting of the International OceanEye Alliance: Together Stronger for Ocean Observation, in New York:


Portuguese Unicorn TEKEVER raises $580 million Series D investment
Investment News Europe - Portuguese Unicorn TEKEVER raises $580 million Series D investment round led by University of California Investments and Baillie Gifford, marking UC Investments’ first direct investment in Europe, with the participation of Merlyn Advisors, Crescent Cove Advisors LP, Ventura Capital and Iberis Capital. This investment round raises the valuation of TEKEVER to USD 6.4 billion.


How to Compare your Salary to the Market Average in Portugal?
Jobs & Salary News Europe - Here is How to Compare your Salary to the Market Average in Portugal:


Portugal´s declaration about becoming a shareholder of REN alongside China
Portugal Government News - Here is Portugal´s declaration about becoming a shareholder of its power grid operator REN alongside China:


Portugal’s Atlantic Advantage Could Become a Gulf Private-Capital Advantage
Investment News Europe - How Portugal’s Atlantic Advantage Could Become a Gulf Private-Capital Advantage:


Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply
Investment News Portugal - What is Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply?


What is the price of a Googlebook laptop?
Tech News - Here is the price of a Googlebook laptop that is available in the following brands: Acer, ASUS, XPS, HP, and Lenovo, starting with the cheapest Googlebook:


What is the DBRS rating of Millennium bcp bank in September 2026?
Financial News Europe - Here is the DBRS credit rating of Portuguese private bank Millennium Bcp - Banco Comercial Português - in September 2026:


What is the new income tax rate for rental property in Portugal?
Real Estate News Europe - What is the new income tax rate for rental property in Portugal for residential purposes and for non-residential lease agreements?


Which are the cheapest countries to buy an iPhone 18 Pro in Europe?
iPhone News - Here are the cheapest countries to buy an iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Europe:


Which Startups founded in the last 3 years became Decacorns?
Startup News - Here is the list of Startups founded in the last 3 years that became Decacorns, according to Dealroom:


What are the new Sovereign AI LLM platforms of Portugal Defence?
Defence News Europe - Here are the new Sovereign AI LLM platforms of Portugal Defence: AI Afonso developed for Portugal´s Army and AI Silicon Sailor for Portugal´s Navy:


Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Beauty products in 2026
E-Commerce News – Here are the Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Beauty products in 2026, according to the latest study by Cross-Border Commerce Europe:


Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Luxury products in 2026
E-Commerce News Europe – Here are the Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Luxury products in 2026, according to the latest study by Cross-Border Commerce Europe:


Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Fashion products in 2026
E-Commerce News – Here are the Top 10 Fastest-growing Online Marketplaces in Europe for Fashion products in 2026, according to the latest study by Cross-Border Commerce Europe published on September 11th, 2026:


AI Fintech Startup Quartz raises £ 2.75 million pre-seed funding
Tech News Europe - AI Fintech Startup Quartz raises £ 2.75 million pre-seed funding led by Daphni with Outward VC and K Fund, alongside business angels including Kantox founder Philippe Gelis and former N26 and Kraken CPO Gilles BianRosa. Here is what is AI fintech Quartz:


Portuguese Unicorn Sword Health acquires Headspace
Tech News Europe - Portuguese Unicorn Sword Health is acquiring US startup Headspace, according to an announcement dated September 16, 2026:


Top 10 Most Crypto-friendly countries in Europe in 2026
Financial News Europe - Here are the Top 10 Most Crypto-friendly countries in Europe in 2026, according to the Henley Crypto Adoption Index 2026:


Top 10 Most Valuable Digital Media Brands in 2026
Digital Media News - Here are the Top 10 Most Valuable Digital Media Brands in 2026, according to Brand Finance:


Open Cosmos raises €300 million for next-gen satellites
Space News Europe - Open Cosmos raises 300 million euros for next-generation satellites with its Open Constellation satellites, which consist of a shared constellation with the aim of reducing the delivery time of Earth observation to 30 minutes instead of 48 hours.


Which European Unicorns are less than 2 years old?
Startup News Europe - Here are the Top European Unicorns that are less than 2 years old, according to data from Dealroom dated September 10, 2026:


Portugal supports a single EU Inc. Regulation for startups
Startup News Europe - Portugal supports a single EU Inc. Regulation for startups with its five founding principles that are gathering support at the EU Parliament under the theme ¨We need One Europe. One Standard. Not 27.¨ Here are the draft EU–INC proposal for EU startups, the reasons why EU countries should support the proposal and Portugal´s position on the new EU Startup Law:


Which European-founded Unicorns relocated to the US?
Startup News Europe - Here are the Top 20 European-founded Unicorns that relocated to the US, according to a report by Dealroom dated September 6, 2026:


What are Prime Yields & Rental Prices in Portugal in 2026?
Real Estate News Portugal - Here are the Prime Yields and Rental Prices in Portugal in 2026 for property investment in offices, retail, industrial & logistics, and residential sectors, according to a report by WORX Real Estate Consultants dated September 10, 2026:


Which are the cheapest countries to buy a foldable iPhone Duo in Europe?
iPhone News - Here are the Top 10 cheapest countries to buy a foldable iPhone Duo in Europe:
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