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Scout startups in Lisbon
Learn where early startup activity happens in Lisbon and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Portugal
- Population
- 517,802
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Lisbon ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #61 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #87 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
74 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Lisbon
Investors 39
Investor
InvestorInvesting in transformative deep tech startups.
InvestorInvesting in Portugal's growth and innovation.
The 3 most prominent of 39. Browse all investors
Venture studios 16
Venture studioCreating innovative tech solutions and marketing strategies.
Venture studioAI-Native Venture Studio and Startup Incubator
Venture studioBuilding startups from research to market.
The 3 most prominent of 16. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 11
AcceleratorEmpowering innovators for a sustainable future.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups for global success.
AcceleratorAccelerating sustainable ocean-based innovations.
The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 8
IncubatorEmpowering early-stage startups in Lisbon.
IncubatorFostering technology-based entrepreneurship.
IncubatorSupporting therapists through coworking and community.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all incubators
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Raising in Lisbon
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Lisbon
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Lisbon
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Lisbon
How does Lisbon rank as a startup ecosystem?
Lisbon is #87 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Lisbon?
Superscout has profiles for 39 investors based in Lisbon, including Shilling VC, Faber and C2 Capital Partners.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Lisbon?
Yes. Superscout lists 11 accelerators, 8 incubators and 16 venture studios based there, including BGI - Sustainable Ventures, Startup Lisboa and Angry Ventures.
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- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.