The Startup Ecosystem of Lisbon
Lisbon boasts 163 startups in our sample database which represents about 49% of Portugal’s sampled startups. Lisbon is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Portugal.
CITY RANKING
While Lisbon decreased by 1 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Portugal remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
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In Portugal
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Lisbon
Global Rank
Lisbon is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Lisbon’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 32 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Portugal - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 83rd - 1 | 8.300 | 1.37 | 3.83 | 3.10 | |
2nd 0 | 136th - 16 | 5.384 | 0.57 | 1.72 | 3.10 | |
3rd 0 | 432nd - 136 | 1.016 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.77 | |
4th 0 | 441st + 56 | 0.958 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.72 | |
5th 0 | 667th - 84 | 0.421 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.32 | |
6th 0 | 949th - 242 | 0.179 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.14 | |
7th new | 965th new | 0.173 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Lisbon
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Lisbon
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 56 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In Western Europe, Lisbon's Software and Data is in top 51. Lisbon has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 58th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Lisbon's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Lisbon there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lisbon.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Lisbon is Portugal's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 20th in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Lisbon is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Unbabel and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Web Summit and Luggage at City Center Cowork and Internet Lounge.
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Startup Infrastructure in Lisbon
Accelerators
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Startup Lisboa
Lisbon Challenge
Coworking Spaces
Cowork Central
Rocket HUB
Liberdade 229
Organizations
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