Startup accelerators in Portugal: who backs its startups
6 accelerators back startups in Portugal: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 28 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Techstars (18), Y Combinator (3) and Endeavor (3).
Accelerators backing startups in Portugal
| Accelerator | Startups here | Portfolio rounds, 12 mo | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|
 TechstarsAccelerator · United States · YData, Sensei, Nonius | 18 | 97 | Oct 2026 |
 Y CombinatorAccelerator · United States · Caribou, Unbabel, Blitz | 3 | 255 | Oct 2026 |
 EndeavorAccelerator · United States · Coverflex, Indie Campers, Augusta Labs | 3 | 55 | Oct 2026 |
 500 GlobalAccelerator · United States · Infraspeak, 2026 Autodesk Inc. | 2 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
 Ship2BAccelerator · Spain · GoParity, ECCOCAR SHARING S.L. | 2 | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| IIMPACT AcceleratorAccelerator · Sensei, ECCOCAR SHARING S.L. | 2 | 2 | Sep 2026 |
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Which accelerators back startups in Portugal?
6 accelerators back startups in Portugal: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 28 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Techstars (18), Y Combinator (3) and Endeavor (3).
How is this list built?
From what each accelerator holds: the portfolio page it publishes, the Y Combinator directory and the announced rounds that name it. An accelerator counts for Portugal when it runs there or at least two of its portfolio companies are based there; the list is rebuilt every night from 342 portfolios.