Lurdes Gramaxo: "Lack of money limits entrepreneurship, but having too much money isn't good either. Mistakes are made because of an excess of available funds"
Which will be the next Portuguese unicorn, and which sector will produce it? The guest in this episode of the podcast “O CEO é o limite” (The CEO Is the Limit) says there are several high-potential companies in Portugal. Not all will reach unicorn status, but Lurdes Gramaxo, partner at Bynd Venture Capital and president of Investors Portugal, explains what a project needs to get there.
Record number of new companies formed in 2025
The creation of new companies reached a record high in 2025, with 53,030 firms established — 3.1% more than in 2024, according to the Informa D&B Barometer released today.
Michelle left a Rio favela and now earns €10,000 a month in Portugal
Carioca Michelle Apolinário moved to Portugal with her family in 2018 and at one point received a basic food parcel to avoid going hungry after her husband left her. Today she is a leading figure in micropigmentation.
When Portuguese startups conquer the world
Home Business When Portuguese startups conquer the world When Portuguese startups conquer the world The international recognition of the Portuguese startup ecosystem is no longer a surprise for those who closely follow this evolution, but it continues to be a source of pride.
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