里斯本大学影响报告

Startups Foundedby Alumni of the November 2025 Foreword Contributors & co-authors “After a decade of steady growth in research andinnovation, the University of Lisbon stands todayas a driving force in the cityʼs entrepreneurial and Carla PatrocínioHead TTO | IST ULisboa What is most striking is the diversity and scale of Across disciplines and continents, the University ofLisbon brings together scientists, entrepreneurs,and visionaries who share a common purpose: Maria Inês NetoProject Manager Tec Labs | Ciências ULisboa Even in times of uncertainty and rapid change,Lisbonʼs innovation ecosystem continues todemonstrate remarkable resilience, creativity, and Pedro CantoRectorate ULisboa From university spinouts to global ventures, ourcommunity embodies the creativity, excellence, Sandra FerreiraCoordinator | TTC@ULisboa This report, developed in partnership withDealroom, highlights the expanding impact of ourcommunity on the innovation economy.Over 1,000 startups founded or co-founded by our With this report, we celebrate not onlyachievements but also the potential and sharedcommitment to making Lisbon a global hub forinnovation and a place where ideas grow into Louis Geoffroy-TerrynHead of Research Ops | Dealroom.co Aliaksei VinchoResearch Associate | Dealroom.co These ventures are shaping Portugalʼs mostdynamic sectors, from health and energy to digital University of Lisbon alumni founders in numbers €24B»Combined enterprise value €4B»All time VC funding raised 1,000+Startups founded by a University ofLisbon alumni €850M+»VC funding raised since 2024 4xGrowth since 2020, combinedenterprise value 4 Unicorns 1,300+VC rounds raised by startups 250+Startups with aFounder with a PhD 75% value of the cityʼs startup ecosystemattributed to ventures founded by 110+ VC rounds raised since 2024 170+Academic Spinouts 36K+ Jobs created globally Page/ 3 Mapping the University of Lisbonʼs Alumni Founders Analumni founderrefers to any former student, (doctoral)researcher, teaching or support staff with a disclosed work or studyexperience at the University of Lisbon and its constituent faculties,schools, institutes and programmes, including discontinued Supported startups In addition to the academic and professional backgrounds offounders, this report also looks at the direct involvement ofUniversity-led or funded initiatives supporting the creation andgrowth of startups. This includes initiatives like TTC Lisboa, About this report In this report we consider startups (co-)founded by at least onealumni of the University of Lisbon. This includes (former) students,staff & alumni of University of Lisbon, and affiliated faculties, schools We include all startups regardless of the location of their main centerof business (HQ). When focusing on the Lisbon ecosystem,local startups include those startups currently based), and/or founded inthe Lisbon Metropolitan Area. 1Local Impact 2International Nexus 3Startups by sector “Measuring impact transcends mere quantification:it cultivates collective awareness, informsevidence-based public policy, and strengthens the vitalconnection between academia and innovation This research demonstrates that universitiesʼ true impact extends farbeyond academic excellence: it resides in their contribution to economicgrowth and societal progress through the founders they nurture, theenterprises they spawn, and the innovations they catalyze. By Miguel AguiarExecutive Director Visit theStartup Portugal PlatformPowered by Dealroom Page/ 6Page/ 6 1 in 4 startups new startups in Lisbon are founded by alumni of the University of Lisbon 45% of the volume raised by startups in Lisbon was raised by a startup founded byUniversity of Lisbon alumni Startups founded by University of Lisbon alumni in Lisbon have raised €800M across250+ rounds since 2020 “The university played a fundamental role in thecreation of Surfactinnov. The scientific knowledge developed at Institute for stemming from it form the basis of our technology at SurfACT. The entrepreneurial drive formed through the Lab2Market @Técnico program helped unlock its full potential. This enabled usto take the next steps, and eventually win Portugal Venturesʼ Call Técnico continues to be a key supporter, from providingaccess to infrastructures to the ongoing supportof the Tech Transfer team.” 1Local Impact 2International Nexus 3Startups by sector From early-stageon, founders fromthe University ofLisboncommunity made Overtime, a growing pool of VC-backed startups is emerging.To date, over 550 startups from the community raised a combined €4B Top fundingrounds raised byUniversity ofLisbon startups 5 out of the 10 top VC roundssince 2024 have been raised byLisbon based startupsand8 out of the 10 byPortuguesestartups. 500+ investors from 50 countries invested in startupsfounded by alumni of the University of Lisbon “The University of Lisbon isthe centerpiece of the While not the only universi