Latest news and stories about economic activity in finance in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal is set to launch a new Economic and Business District, a strategic urban development project aimed at stimulating the commercial property market and fostering long-term job creation.
Three prominent businesswomen in the luxury sector discuss how reducing tax burdens and improving professional training are essential for industry growth, while also highlighting the strategic importance of new infrastructure like airports.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
The venture capital and private equity firm Draycott has acquired the Portuguese company Jardins do Paço, which specialises in the construction and maintenance of green spaces. The deal was executed through Greenview, which is controlled by the Draycott II FCR fund, and was notified to the Competition Authority (AdC) on 8 June.
Fujifilm Portugal recorded a turnover of 60 million euros in the 2025 fiscal year, ending in March, representing an 8% growth compared to the same period last year.
The future of the North will depend less on global trends — which are inevitable — and more on our collective capacity to respond to them strategically. Opinion by Álvaro Santos
Another edition of Primavera Sound is here. It kicks off on Thursday in Porto, with Gorillaz, The XX, and Massive Attack as headliners. Alongside the music, the economic impact and the commitment to sustainability make this festival a benchmark for the city.
Verlingue Portugal and Coface have signed a strategic protocol formalising RiseUP, a credit insurance solution integrated into the broker's RiseHub ecosystem, aimed at startups, scaleups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with financing operations of up to five million euros. The partnership was formalised at Verlingue's Porto office.
The 1st Luso-Brazilian Excellence Forum will take place on 15 June, broadcast simultaneously from Porto and São Paulo. The event focuses on the Mercosur-EU agreement, the future of work and science, and business innovation in the age of artificial intelligence. Organised by the Luso-Brazilian Society of Excellence (SELB), the forum features various speakers, including Igor Lopes, Luiz Fernandes, and Otacílio Soares, to discuss strengthening ties and joint solutions between the two nations. Participation is free and entirely online.
The company Migracom, controlled by Paulo Azevedo, chairman of the board of directors of Sonae, purchased 244,261 shares of the Maia-based company, bringing the total shares attributable to the manager to 6.6 million, according to a market announcement. In the note, released to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), Sonae informed that 'Migracom, SA, controlled by...'
The insurance brokerage F. Rego brought together over one hundred business decision-makers at the Vinha Boutique Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, to reflect on the geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks affecting Portuguese companies. The second edition of 'Risk Conversations', an initiative for F. Rego clients, took place under the theme...
The Prime Minister warned that the next European framework will reward competitiveness and innovation, with no guarantees for any country, and demands immediate preparation.
The statements were made by the Prime Minister in Porto to mark the transition of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto to a Technical University.
The motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj has inaugurated a new flagship store in Porto, marking a strategic expansion of its operations within the Portuguese market.
The aerospace company is looking to increase its operations and footprint within the Portuguese market.
An analysis or discussion regarding the current state of the job market in Portugal.
Tourism currently accounts for 2.4 billion euros of the Porto and North region's economy and more than 117,000 jobs. If the sector were to disappear from the region, this would be the direct impact on economic activity and the labour market, according to an exercise presented on Thursday by the IPDT – Institute for Planning and Development of Tourism.
Moon Capital, a private equity fund managed by Eaglestone Capital Partners and founded by Sílvia Mota and Ana Sá Ribeiro, has reached its first capital closing above the five-million-euro minimum, moving into its active operational phase. The fund aims to reach 75 million euros under management, with average investment tickets between one and five million euros. Its first operation is a 20% stake in Olimec, a Portuguese company specialising in equipment and solutions for municipal solid waste management, aimed at accelerating the company's internationalisation and innovation. Olimec operates in technical assistance, heavy fleet parts supply, and waste collection solutions, while also holding exclusive representation for European suppliers in Portugal and PALOP markets. The investment aligns with Moon Capital's strategy of supporting female-led businesses and sustainable, scalable models.
The private equity fund Moon Capital, founded by Sílvia Mota and Ana Sá Ribeiro and managed by Eaglestone Capital Partners, announced this Friday the purchase of a 20% stake in the Portuguese company Olimec, which is dedicated to the management, repair, and maintenance of equipment in the urban waste sector. Olimec, based in Maia and...
Quadrantis will pay 40.5 million euros for the largest event venue in Portugal, which had been put up for sale for 32 million by Insula Capital.
The costs of the contract with ViaPorto rose by 43.4%, weighing on the carrier's accounts. Even so, 2025 was the second-best year of the last decade.
The fintech company is opening a new office in Matosinhos, aiming to hire 250 new employees to support its growth in the Portuguese market.
Market. The new expansion phase includes the construction of three buildings, increasing the total built area to 110,000 square metres.
Portugal has 41 collaborative laboratories (CoLABs) from north to south of the country, and last year they generated 75 million euros in added value, according to the socio-economic impact study of Collaborative Laboratories in Portugal, presented this Thursday at the Porto Business School. Of these 75 million euros, 36 million are directly attributed, the...
The union representing hospitality and catering workers in the North accuses the employers' association of refusing to negotiate salary increases, a position it considers incomprehensible.
The Portuguese auditing firm CFA, founded by Domingos Cravo, João Fortes, and Avelino Antão, has opened a new office in Porto to strengthen its operations in the northern region and expects to reach a turnover of six million euros in 2026. “The north is currently one of the country's main business hubs, with an industrial base...”
The entrepreneurs are looking to strengthen the Portuguese presence in international markets
Portugal is set to launch a tender for new fighter jets. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury expressed confidence in the Eurofighter platform, urging European nations to prioritise purchasing European defence equipment over American alternatives like the Lockheed Martin F-35. Speaking at the Airbus Defense Summit 26 in Germany, Faury highlighted Airbus's existing industrial footprint in Portugal, including its facility in Santo Tirso, and emphasised the company's commitment to European strategic autonomy and cooperation.
A study by IPAM - Marketing Business School in Porto estimates that Pedro Abrunhosa's concerts in Portugal last year generated a direct economic impact of 25 million euros. The analysis highlights that outdoor concerts, attracting over 435,000 spectators, contributed 20 million euros, while indoor shows with 65,000 attendees generated 5 million euros. Non-resident spectators, who account for over half the audience, were the primary drivers of this economic activity, particularly through spending on accommodation, travel, and dining. The study, conducted by researchers Ana Ramires and Isabel Machado, underscores the potential of live music to boost local economies, including the hospitality and retail sectors. Additionally, Rui Unas, Fernando Alvim, Tiago David, and Carlos Vidal are set to host the Digital Stage at Rock in Rio Lisbon.
A study by IPAM - Marketing Business School in Porto estimates that Pedro Abrunhosa's concerts in Portugal last year generated a direct economic impact of 25 million euros. The analysis highlights that outdoor concerts, attracting over 435,000 spectators, contributed 20 million euros, while indoor shows with 65,000 attendees generated 5 million euros. Non-resident spectators, who account for over half the audience, were the primary drivers of this economic activity, particularly through spending on accommodation, travel, and dining. The study, conducted by researchers Ana Ramires and Isabel Machado, underscores the potential of live music to boost local economies, including the hospitality and retail sectors. Additionally, Rui Unas, Fernando Alvim, Tiago David, and Carlos Vidal are set to host the Digital Stage at Rock in Rio Lisbon.
