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April 20, 2026

14 Portuguese startups to watch, according to investors

A new generation of companies in AI, cybersecurity and SaaS is leading the charge

Martin Coulter

4 min read

Over the past decade, Portugal has increasingly carved out a reputation as a hub for ambitious AI and software startups.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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