The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 (GSER2025), published by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network and launched at VivaTech in Paris, highlights Porto as one of the world’s most promising emerging startup ecosystems.
Impressive Growth Despite Global Slowdown
Despite a global economic slowdown, Porto’s ecosystem value grew by 48%, reaching $7.5 billion between July 2022 and December 2024. This places Porto in the 71-80 ranking band among emerging ecosystems worldwide.
Key Strengths and Strategic Advantages
Key highlights for Porto include:
- Ranked Top 10 in Europe for “Bang for Buck”, meaning startups get more runway on average from VC rounds.
- Ranked Top 20 in Europe for Affordable Talent, reflecting Porto’s ability to hire quality tech talent at competitive costs.
- Strong sectors: software, health, and fintech, supported by R&D institutions, corporate investment, and university incubators like the University of Porto’s UPTEC.
In 2024, Porto saw major milestones such as a $19.9 million software funding round and a $3 billion valuation in health tech.
With a highly skilled workforce, strong startup infrastructure, and presence of unicorns, Porto is positioned as a strategic gateway for startups looking to expand across Europe and globally.
Read the full report and learn more about Porto’s startup ecosystem.
