Latest news and stories about entrepreneurship in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Cuatrecasas Acelera programme celebrated its 10th edition with a Demo Day in Barcelona, where seven startups, including the winner Usawa Care, showcased their projects to a panel of experts. This event marked the conclusion of the programme, highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in the startup ecosystem.
Brazilian female entrepreneurs are driving business growth in Portugal by focusing on technological innovation.
From Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo, Cristiane Battaglion invested 13,000 euros to kick-start the creation of the children's spa Sonho Encantado, opened in 2023 in the Portuguese capital.
A business led by Manoel Acioly Neto, from Pernambuco, and Andreia Santos, from São Paulo, combines the tradition of Brazilian cuisine, entrepreneurship, and service aimed at the nightlife in Portugal.
A Brazilian national manages a career in high-end gastronomy while running his own business in Portugal.
This opinion piece is the result of a partnership between ECO and Católica-Lisbon to regularly publish articles on entrepreneurship. João, the founder of a promising cleantech startup, presented a senior candidate with an offer including a competitive salary and a performance bonus. The offer was declined: “It’s not about the money,” ...
A Brazilian couple decides to invest all their resources into the tech industry after moving to Portugal.
There is a question that permeates venture capital: how do you recognise a winning founder when there is no revenue, strategic clients, or major media headlines yet? Before traction and external validation, all that exists is a person. Building a startup is not glamorous; it is about managing runway, fundraising, and maintaining team morale while under constant pressure. The difference between failure and success often lies in how a founder views mistakes—as existential failures or as part of the process. Exceptional founders learn early that surviving is more important than being right. This article explores how resilience, experience in demanding contexts, and the refusal to lose one's identity are the true indicators of a founder's potential, citing examples like Apple, The LEGO Group, and Airbnb to illustrate that survival often depends on simple, ruthlessly executed decisions.
More and more professionals in Portugal are investing in their own educational projects. More than just a trend, it is a shift in mindset. The Kumon model makes this the right time to start.
Eating at a shopping centre is often associated with a quick, convenient meal. However, Braza wants to change this mindset by positioning itself as a destination for barbecue. Co-owner José Luiz Penha explains that the chain, which has been operating since 2021, shifted its strategy after a successful experience at the Via Catarina centre in Porto. With 11 units currently in operation, the business focuses on quality, attention to detail, and staff training. The company plans to expand to 35 stores across Portugal over the next five years.
This Monday, the Portuguese Language Business Women's Club, with the participation of the CPLP Embassy, the Brazilian Embassy, and the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will host an event in Lisbon focusing on connecting women to entrepreneurship and innovation. While women's presence in the international market is growing rapidly, they still hold only 17% of CEO positions. The event, titled 'Conecte-se', aims to address these disparities, highlighting the strategic value of female leadership and the need for gender equality in pay and representation, as seen in countries like Finland.
José Lima founded Dr. Online in the middle of the pandemic. With the world in lockdown, his previous project fell through, leading him to create a new one from scratch. Today, the company is in Ireland, the UK, and is launching in the US.
Manuel Tarré, president of Gelpeixe, is the 73rd guest on the podcast “E Se Corre Bem?”. He grew up following his parents' businesses, who for many years were dedicated to selling fabrics and clothing accessories, but he ended up inheriting that legacy in a completely different field: the food industry. “I grew up behind a counter.”
A new edition of the “Elas Empreendem” workshop, hosted by the Brazil Institute, is now open for registration. The theme focuses on the impact of digital tools on businesses run by immigrant women in Portugal. The free, in-person event will take place at the ApexBrasil office in Lisbon on April 15th at 3:00 PM. The session aims to discuss how digital presence influences business development, covering strategy, market connection, and practical results. Speakers include business strategist Fernandes Rodrigues, Vibehub CEO Larissa Abreu, and Madre Coxinha CEO Maiara Righi, with moderation by actress and educator Thais de Campos. This initiative, supported by the Brazilian Consulate-General in Lisbon through the Brazilian Women's Space (EmuB), seeks to promote financial independence as a key tool in combating gender-based violence.
The Guardians of Nature network brings together more than 300 women with projects in protected areas, spanning entrepreneurship and environmental preservation. In many cases, tourism is a fundamental link.
The meeting themed 'They Undertake in Digital', taking place on April 17th in Lisbon, features presentations of success stories from Brazilian women living in Portugal.
Home Portugal Visas Why Lisbon is becoming a centre for global tech and entrepreneurship Why Lisbon is becoming a centre for global tech and entrepreneurship Lisbon is steadily establishing itself as a practical and well-connected base for internationally focused businesses.
The army spoken of here is dedicated exclusively to persecuting honest and law-abiding citizens, lost and bogged down in a regulatory quagmire.
Miguel Muñoz Duarte is an entrepreneur, professor, and founder of the NoCode Institute, now known as Fledge. He speaks candidly about the adventure of launching businesses and learning from mistakes. A frank conversation.
“Green light for new harvests” is the motto of the new Crédito Agrícola campaign, running until May 22nd, which provides “solutions adjusted to the needs of farmers and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector”. The CA Agriculture Business campaign reflects Crédito Agrícola's commitment to supporting the agricultural sector through...
Indian national Nazera Sacoor, owner of Nazera Trade, works in import and export in Portugal, where she has lived for 35 years. Upon separating after 30 years of marriage, she was not entitled to anything.
Pedro Reis and Mateus Pinto arrived in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic and, five years later, have created a business focused on labels from small Portuguese producers.
Audaz Capital, an investment firm led by Filipe Bergaña, has up to 40 million euros to purchase an industrial company in the Iberian Peninsula whose owner is facing a succession vacuum. The firm is seeking established, profitable companies with an EBITDA between 1 and 7.5 million euros, aiming for a long-term 'buy and build' strategy rather than a traditional private equity exit. Bergaña, who has over 20 years of experience in the UK, intends to preserve the legacy of entrepreneurs who lack successors, focusing on companies that provide essential but low-cost components to their clients.
Moving to a new country, professional reinvention, and the creation of a platform mark the journey of Mônica Paiva, from Atelier do Sim. She intends to transform her company into a startup.
These conversations are always pleasant and informative, but sometimes there are visits so inspiring they change your perspective on wine. My interview with João Veríssimo, affectionately known as Jota, founder The post Aura Wines: a barber, a sign, and a mission appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Portuguese platform is changing the way entrepreneurs learn and helping to take businesses to the next level.
After starting her life in Portugal as a hotel cleaner in 2017, Rio native Hérika Brandão has opened her own salon and now leads workshops for hairdressers in countries such as France and England.
Daiane Baú created Baú de Afeto with a focus on selling and delivering breakfast baskets, and the business is doing so well that she wants to train more people interested in this niche.
No one would imagine that paper could be sexy. Renova proved otherwise. With Paulo Pereira da Silva, we explore the strategy, boldness, and innovation behind the brand.
Portugal has nearly 80,000 active companies established before 1995. The majority of these firms remain under the leadership of their founders today. These are entrepreneurs who built their businesses over decades and are steadily approaching retirement age. These companies were not born by chance; they emerged during a specific moment of economic transformation.
